Everyone in the cryptocurrency world hopes to strike it rich someday. Whether or not that can occur through legitimate means in quick succession, will depend on how the markets evolve. It is a more valid approach than hoping to find a fat Bitcoin wallet on an old hard drive discarded […]
Education
What is Tor?
There is still a lot of confusion as to why people would need a tool like Tor. For most consumers, accessing the “regular part” of the internet is more than enough, yet it does not include everything that can be found online. Tor proves to be a valuable addition in […]
What is XRP?
A lot of people often confuse Ripple with XRP, even though they are entwined up to a certain degree. Ripple is the parent company responsible for developing its native asset and the blockchain technology powering their infrastructure. However, the XRP asset should never be named Ripple, as XRP is its […]
Is Using Tor Illegal in the United States?
There have been numerous concerns regarding Tor and the usage of this particular “anonymity” solution. Many people are afraid using this software could lead to legal trouble, even though there is nothing to worry about when living in the United States. That doesn’t mean one should use Tor thoughtlessly either, […]
What Is the Level01 Exchange?
Another day, another cryptocurrency exchange. So, what makes Level01 any different from the rest? In a sea of competition from established centralized exchanges and rapidly appearing decentralized ones, what value prop does Level01 offer and how does the technology hold up? I spoke to Jonathan Loi, CEO & Founder of […]
What is Dogecoin?
Although Dogecoin initially started out as a meme currency, the project is over four years old. A lot of things have changed over the years, including some notorious events bringing DOGE to the mainstream. With the fifth birthday of this project fast approaching (December 8th), a recap of events to […]
What is the Nano Cryptocurrency?
There is plenty of competition among cryptocurrency projects in this day and age. Nano is positioning itself as a rather popular project, primarily because of its zero fees and scalability improvements. Now is a good time to recap what this currency is all about and what it brings to the […]
What the Hell Is Stellar and Why Is It in the Top 10?
At its core, Stellar is a direct competitor to Ripple. One of the main differences between the two is that Stellar is non-profit, while Ripple is a for profit company. In this article we will go over what Stellar is exactly, and why it deserves a spot in the top […]
Monero Mining Malware Affects Third-party Kodi Addons
The past few months have resulted in a notable increase in malicious cryptocurrency mining malware. It appears criminals will continue to target Monero mining in this regard. In a new effort to distribute this malware, Kodi add-ons are being laden with cryptocurrency mining malware. Several incidents have been recorded already, […]
What is NEO?
NEO is a China-based blockchain ecosystem which aims to rival Ethereum through smart contracts, dApps, and token issuance systems. The project has garnered a lot of support globally, it also has the backing of the Chinese government which is a key factor to NEO’s success. The NEO Concept Tackling the smart economy […]
Bucking a Trend: What Is a Reverse ICO?
You only have to hit “view all” on Coinmarketcap to see the explosion of cryptocurrencies over recent years and months. While half of 2017’s ICOs have already hit the hay (and plenty more will follow), innovation is still booming in this sector–as well as a lot of noise. And it […]
What is BancorX?
Liquidity plays an integral role in the world of cryptocurrency. Addressing any concerns in this regard has proven to be a major challenge. BancorX is Bancor’s liquidity network, and the project is currently live on the EOS testnet. The BancorX Concept Offering more liquidity to cryptocurrencies and tokens is always a […]
Cryptocurrency Malware Education – XBash
A lot of things are happening in the world of malware and ransomware. Cryptocurrency remains a very prominent target for criminals in this regard. A new malware, which goes by the name of Xbash, seems to combine all of the worst aspects of different malware types into one. A worrisome […]
What is Whale Alert?
Tracking large movements of value in the cryptocurrency world becomes a lot easier through the Whale Alert feature. This Twitter account scans Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether, and ERC20 transactions for large incoming and outgoing transfers pertaining to exchange platforms. It is a valuable addition to the cryptocurrency world, especially for those […]
What Are Dapp Scaling Frameworks, and How Will They Affect Blockchain Technology in the Near Future?
Decentralized apps, or dApps, operating on the blockchain face a singular problem: scalability. Take a look at Bitcoin 10 transactions per second (TPS) limit, compared to Visa’s 24,000 TPS. While a handful of high-quality projects and companies have partly surmounted this challenge with sidechaining and sharding, nonscalability has inhibited the […]
What is Kowala?
Kowala is a project designed to let companies and consumers mint their own stablecoin using blockchain technology. Its dual-token blockchain prioritizes speed and security, which will make it of great value to the right parties. The Kowala Vision Introducing even more stablecoins is a rather controversial topic. The cryptocurrency industry […]
What is NewsBlocks?
Newsblocks is trying to end the “fake news” plague and use blockchain technology in a meaningful manner. Whether the project will succeed, is a different matter altogether. Building a decentralized platform for trusted news applications will be quite challenging. The NewsBlocks Concept It has become apparent accessing reliable andaccurate news […]
4 Simple Guidelines to Remain Safe From Cryptojacking Attacks
Cryptojacking is a very serious threat which cannot be taken lightly. It seems a lot of devices continue to get infected with cryptocurrency mining malware these days. The following tips can help users protect their devices from such attacks and prevent the malware from causing any real damage. #4 Use a […]