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Tierion Network Update — October 13th
Chainpoint Node version 1.2.0 will be released today. This release includes log improvements, and security and performance optimizations. All node operators are encouraged to upgrade . Rewards & Node Registration Node registration will reset today at approximately 1pm PT. The registration process is simple. Node operators should upgrade to version 1.2.0. The Node will automatically attempt to register. Requirements: Upgrade to version 1.2.0 of…
Continue ReadingTierion Network Update — October 6th
Chainpoint Node version 1.1.10 was released on Thursday. This release further improved the speed of downloading and verifying calendar data, audit enhancements, and improvements to the reliability of proof generation. All node operators are encouraged to upgrade . We collected over 350 responses to our survey. Every suggestion has been read and your feedback is being incorporated into future development. Rewards & Node Registration In the coming…
Continue ReadingTierion Network Update — September 29
Today marks fourteen days since the Tierion Network went online. We appreciate the support of everyone who has helped test the network infrastructure. There’s no substitute to working on a live network with thousands of real users. Audit Optimizations The redesigned backend for auditing Nodes is over twenty times faster. Node audit checks are now parallelized across multiple workers. Auditing 10,000+ registered Nodes takes less than 30 seconds…
Continue ReadingTierion Network Update — September 24
It’s been a week since the Tierion Network went online. We’re currently in a launch phase where we’re analyzing how the network performs, collecting data, and optimizing the infrastructure. Over a thousand Chainpoint nodes were running within 24 hours. This quickly scaled up to over 10,000 active nodes , exceeding our most optimistic projections. People couldn’t wait to download and run a Chainpoint Node. Our team worked around the clock to…
Continue ReadingTierion Network Launch
Today we’re launching the Tierion Network. The first service on the network is Chainpoint , a global “proof engine” that lets anyone prove the integrity and timestamp of any data, file, or process. Chainpoint works by creating a timestamp proof that cryptographically links data to a transaction on a blockchain. Anyone with this proof can verify the data’s integrity and timestamp without relying on a trusted authority. Early adopters and…
Continue ReadingTierion Network Token Distribution (TNT)
The Tierion team is excited to announce that Tierion Network Tokens (TNT) have been distributed today, August 25th, 2017. We originally promised our community that Tierion tokens would be distributed before September 1st. Our team is thrilled to deliver ahead of schedule! The Tierion Network Token contract was audited by Open Zeppelin . No security issues were found. Only one change was suggested, and some small observations were made. We’re…
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Tierion Token Sale — Summary & Survey Results
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Tierion token sale on July 27th. Our team is making final preparations for the launch of the TNT token and the Tierion Network. Here’s an update on the numbers from the sale as well as the results from Tierion’s post sale survey. The Numbers We successfully achieved our goal of reaching a broad audience who is interested in supporting the Tierion Network. Total purchasers = 5500+ Total USD = $25,35…
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Chainpoint - Innovations in Blockchain Timestamp Proofs
Last month we shared a public preview of the Chainpoint 3.0 proof format . Chainpoint lets you create timestamp proofs by anchoring a hash of your data to a public blockchain. Anyone with a Chainpoint proof can prove that data existed in a certain state at a certain time. Verifying a proof does not rely on a trusted third party. Since launching in 2015, Chainpoint has been used by thousands of organizations. We’ve been listening to your feedback…
Continue ReadingMicrosoft & Tierion Working Together on Blockchain Proof Technology
Microsoft and Tierion are collaborating on a service that links data to the blockchain to prove the data’s integrity and existence. Tierion will be used in conjunction with Microsoft’s decentralized identity initiative to generate attestations that can be verified without relying on a trusted authority. Several enterprise customers are participating in pilot programs to prove data integrity to regulators, and create an immutable audit trail of…
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Blockchain Healthcare 2016 Report – Promise & Pitfalls
There’s a lot of hype around blockchain. In 2015, Tierion was the first company to complete a blockchain healthcare project through becoming the first partner in Philips Blockchain Lab . To separate the hype from the reality, we’re sharing our perspective after a year of working with the world’s largest healthcare and insurance companies. Many blockchain reports portray overly optimistic scenarios. We aim to provide a balanced perspective that…
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