“Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” — Arthur C. Clarke — Merkle trees, or Binary hash trees, are a prevalent data structure in both cryptography and computer science that existed long before the blockchain we know and love today. These days, they are used to encrypt and verify blockchain data more efficiently and securely. These hash trees can be used to…

“Forethought spares afterthought. ” — Amelia E. Barr — According to British novelist Amelia Barr, premeditation relieves one of worry, and spending the time beforehand will frequently spare the need for painful reflection afterward. While we can’t prevent all potential mishaps that come with product development, we can at least ensure that the foundation has been laid for scalable…