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The Definitive Guide To Stablecoins
What are stablecoins? A stablecoin’s goal is to provide a currency that is stable, which is done by pegging the value of a stablecoin to another asset, be it precious ... -
A Recap of 6 Simple Steps to Bitcoin Mining in 2019
So you've invested in cryptocurrencies, have a decent understanding of how blockchain technologies work and are now beginning to look into Bitcoin mining. So what is it? Mining is the ... -
An Introduction to Cryptocurrency Storage and Bitcoin Wallets
In 2019 admittedly, storing bitcoin and other popular cryptocurrencies is not as straightforward as it should be. If you have a varied portfolio with a mix of different altcoins, finding ... -
What are privacy coins and why do we need them?
This post is part of a broader series on blockchain technology. In prior posts, I’ve discussed the historical context of blockchain networks and have provided detailed explanations of protocols, DApps, and ICOs. In my next few ... -
An Introduction to Blockchain. Part Four: Decentralised Applications
This post is part of a the Introduction to Blockchain series. Part one included two posts that walked through the history of both the modern internet and blockchain technology. Part two is focused ... -
The Origin of HODL
From the infamous World of Warcraft meme "Leeroy Jeeeeenkins!", to being Rick Roll'd (heh), to whichever meme is the flavour of the month, the Internet loves an inside joke. Crypto and the ... -
What is an ICO ('Initial Coin Offering')?
One of the biggest growth areas in cryptocurrency in recent years has been the introduction of Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs). But what is in an ICO? How do they work? ... -
An introduction to blockchain. Part three: Consensus algorithms
What are consensus algorithms? That’s a difficult question to answer concisely but I’ll do my best. As we discussed before, there is no central authority in a decentralised network. Therefore, ... -
An introduction to blockchain. Part two: Encryption
As we mentioned in part one An introduction to blockchain, transactions executed on the blockchain are secured through advanced encryption algorithms. This is the key reason why blockchain networks are ... -
Hard-Earned Crypto Trading investment Hints & Tips
It's easy to forget, but there was once a time in crypto. A wonderful time. April 2017 - January 2018 to be precise: shimmering, gilded, irrepressible days where new money ...
