The internet is buzzing with thoughts and opinions on what blockchain is, how it’s going to transform the world, and what it means for you. So much so that in December 2017 the word “blockchain” featured in nearly one-third of all Techmeme headlines. But before we dive into how blockchain will change things—and could change […]
Dogecoin is a digital currency like Bitcoin. You don’t have to be a super computer genius or spend thousands of dollars on the necessary hardware in order to participate in mining Dogecoins! Mining for Dogecoins works just like mining for Bitcoins: you’ll need an account on a cryptocurrency mining pool, and the proper software installed […]
A bitcoin faucet is a website that offers visitors the opportunity to get a few coins without having to provide any payment. Bitcoin faucets make money by placing advertisements on their sites or charging for access. Typically, the user would have to enter their bitcoin wallet address in order to receive payouts, but others may […]
DeFi is a new frontier in finance that allows users to take control of their own finances, without the need for middlemen and with reduced transaction costs. DeFi encompasses three main categories: Tokenized securities, stablecoins, and market-making. Tokenized securities include tokens that represent equity or debt issued by a company or state, whose value is […]
Blockchain Domains are the next step in the evolution of domain names. Blockchain Technology is an emerging idea and is being embraced by tech giants like IBM. This technology allows for a secure and transparent way to record and track information in a distributed system. The Blockchain Domains platform provides users with an alternative to […]
KEY TAKEAWAYS Dogecoin is a cryptocurrency invented by software engineers Billy Markus and Jackson Palmer The goal was to create a payment system that works instantly, is fun to use, and is free of traditional banking fees Dogecoin has the face of the Shiba Inu dog from the “Doge” meme as its logo and namesake. […]
Bitcoin is the first decentralized digital currency that has no central authority or banks. It was invented by an unknown person or group of people under the name Satoshi Nakamoto in 2009. Transactions are made with no middleman. There are pros and cons to Bitcoin, but what I think is most interesting about this whole […]
Ethereum is a platform for building decentralized applications, that puts the power back in the hands of users. Many people have described Ethereum as “a world computer you can’t shut down”. It’s not just another payment system – it’s an innovation that creates opportunities for developers, businesses and consumers. You could say Ethereum gives programmers […]
Blockchain is a digital ledger in which transactions are recorded chronologically and publicly. It’s the technology that underlies cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, and its potential uses go well beyond currency. Blockchain first emerged as the system underpinning cryptocurrency Bitcoin. But it has since become the buzzword of tech — and almost every major bank, tech firm […]
Cardano is a decentralized public blockchain and cryptocurrency project developed by Input Output Hong Kong (IOHK) and backed by the Cardano Foundation. It’s based on peer-reviewed academic research: it was designed to address issues such as scalability, security, sustainability and provable fairness. The goal of the project is to create a blockchain that will balance […]