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Merkle Trees Explained: How We Verify Large Files
Quick Answer: A Merkle tree is a data structure used to quickly verify the integrity of massive files downloaded from untrusted sources. By chopping a file into smaller chunks, hashing them in pairs,
Jun 23, 20266 min read
Merkle Trees Explained: How We Verify Large Files
Quick Answer: A Merkle tree is a data structure used to quickly verify the integrity of massive files downloaded from untrusted sources. By chopping a file into smaller chunks, hashing them in pairs,
Jun 23, 20266 min read
Why Quantum Computers Won't Replace Classical Computing
Quick Answer: Despite the hype, quantum computers are not faster general-purpose replacements for classical machines. While a standard $400 smartphone can perform basic arithmetic millions of times fa
Jun 6, 20265 min read
Why Your Computer Can't Just Pick a Number: Navigating the Spectrum of Randomness
TL;DR: Computers are deterministic, meaning they struggle to create "true" randomness. I solve this using a spectrum of techniques: Pseudo-Random Number Generators (PRNGs) for logic like gaming, hardw
Mar 28, 20265 min read1