Blockchain technology has garnered significant attention in recent years, particularly as the driving force behind cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. Despite its occasional appearance in mainstream news, many people still struggle to grasp the intricacies of this transformative technology, leading to misconceptions and skepticism. In this article, I aim to demystify blockchain and unveil its practical applications.ContinueContinue reading “Introduction to Blockchain Technology”
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Getting Started with Cryptocurrency Investment: A Beginner’s Guide
Cryptocurrencies have taken the world by storm, and you may have heard stories of people making significant gains by investing in digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum. If you’re new to this exciting financial frontier, you’re in the right place. This article serves as your go-to guide for starting cryptocurrency investment, tailored especially for beginners.ContinueContinue reading “Getting Started with Cryptocurrency Investment: A Beginner’s Guide”
How to Choose the Right Web3 Wallet: A Beginner’s Guide
In recent times, the online world has begun evolving into something new and exciting known as Web3. Unlike the current version of the web (Web2), where big companies control and manage our data, Web3 provides a structure where you and I have control over our own data, creating a more open and decentralized internet. It’sContinueContinue reading “How to Choose the Right Web3 Wallet: A Beginner’s Guide”
Crypto Storage: Hot vs. Cold Wallets
This article contains affiliate marketing links. The main purpose of cryptocurrencies is to offer an unbanked, peer-to-peer solution to finances. This means that individuals will need to learn how to manage their finances independently, and crypto storage wallets are central to this premise. Choosing where to store your crypto will depend on whether you planContinueContinue reading “Crypto Storage: Hot vs. Cold Wallets”
Hic et Nunc is a lesson on Web 3.0 technology
One of the most popular NFT marketplaces on the Tezos blockchain, Hic et Nunc (HEN), randomly disappeared from the Internet recently. Its disappearance sparked some confusion and worry over what happens to everyone’s assets who used the marketplace. And for that reason, the discontinuation of HEN provides a great learning opportunity on how Web 3.0ContinueContinue reading “Hic et Nunc is a lesson on Web 3.0 technology”
What is the Metaverse?
In Neal Stephenson’s 1992 book Snow Crash, he imagines a world where society largely exists within a virtual realm which he christens “the Metaverse”. People access the Metaverse through virtual reality (VR) headsets, and once in, they enter a completely digital urban world that behaves much like the “real” world in terms of how people useContinueContinue reading “What is the Metaverse?”
Everything You Need to Know About Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
The impact that the Ethereum blockchain has had on the blockchain and crypto industries cannot go understated. Operating as a “world computer,” Ethereum enables the use of smart contracts, which allow decentralized applications (DApps) to be built. Smart Contracts have evolved over the last few years to spawn an entirely new set of financial protocolsContinueContinue reading “Everything You Need to Know About Decentralized Finance (DeFi)”
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and Their Use Cases
In 2017, Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies first started dominating the mainstream news as each of these assets reached incredible highs. Now, a new trend to come out of the crypto space is creating the same degree of media attention. Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs for short, are turning people into millionaires overnight. But what exactly are NFTs,ContinueContinue reading “Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and Their Use Cases”
The Four Best Alternatives to Ethereum
While Bitcoin remains king in market dominance and popularity, the slightly lesser-known “altcoin” Ethereum has proven to be a force to reckon with. Ethereum has far broader applications than just a store of value and unit of exchange. It is considered a “world computer” on which several decentralized applications (DApps) can be built. But asContinueContinue reading “The Four Best Alternatives to Ethereum”
Everything You Need To Know About The Ethereum Blockchain
Ethereum has emerged as a prominent player in the crypto world, yet it often remains overshadowed by Bitcoin’s dominance. As the leading “altcoin,” Ethereum may not grab as many headlines in mainstream news, leading some to speculate that its true value is underestimated. However, Ethereum’s potential for revolutionizing the digital landscape is undeniable, rivaling evenContinueContinue reading “Everything You Need To Know About The Ethereum Blockchain”
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