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Introduction Every system administrator is worried about hackers. This is because hackers obtain unauthorized access to their system, stealing critical information, locking some files and leaking proprietary data to the public. Honestly, it can be a daunting task for companies to try to recover from such attacks. The breaching of […]
Many people inside the cryptocurrency community spend extended periods of time in front of their computers. When they do take a break and step out into the real world, they often have a hard time explaining what they do. The very words “cryptocurrency” or “blockchain” often provoke ill-concealed smirks or outright […]
A lot of changes are coming to Ethereum in the coming years. Addressing scalability concerns is only part of the equation, as there are still some changes to be made to the current ETH emission schedule. Four new proposals will be discussed later this week, although all of them have […]
Blockchain and cryptocurrency tend to attract a lot of freelancers. Due to the borderless nature of both industries, it is only natural that people from all over the world would flock to companies and projects active in this space. At the same time, there are also a fair few freelancer-oriented […]
Being active in the world of blockchain and cryptocurrency requires a lot of initial learning. Staying up to date on all of the relevant details can be a bit overwhelming at times. The following podcasts, listed in alphabetical order, can offer a helping hand. 6. Bad Crypto Podcast While the […]
Beyond HODLing and trading, monitoring price fluctuations, and debating the future of crypto versus fiat, something even more revolutionary is afoot: tokenization. It’s the representation of real-world goods and alternative assets on the blockchain and the reflection of rights to them through cryptographic tokens. But aren’t tokens just for raising […]
Voting systems are one of the more prominent use cases for blockchain technology. With their added transparency and immutability, there are plenty of options to explore in this regard. Various projects are working on combining blockchain and voting, although it remains to be seen how successful those ventures will be. […]
With over 1,800 cryptocurrencies and a ton of exchanges, it can be hard to know which one to use, as exchanges vary in how their customers can trade. Some, like Coinbase and Gemini, allow you to get your feet wet in the industry and start out with fiat currencies. Other […]
Crypto markets are down across the board, and that’s nothing new. But what’s behind Ethereum losing 44 percent of its value in just two weeks? From August 1 to August 14, crypto’s number two went from $470 to $260. That’s its lowest level since November 2017. It was trading at […]
Like with all jobs and hobbies, the desire for focused communication is always present. No matter what people are interested in, they are often inclined to join together in groups to share ideas and tips. This is why sites like Reddit and Twitter thrive. The need for healthy discussion is […]
Interesting things tend to happen in the world of cryptocurrency, not all of which make a lot of sense on paper. It seems a fair few ERC20 projects have been liquidating massive amounts of Ether over the past month. That could explain the ongoing ETH price decline, although there are other […]
Gauging the popularity of blockchain and cryptocurrency projects has always been difficult, as there are many metrics one has to take into account. Activity on StackExchange has always been considered to be a good indicator, even though it only tells one part of the story. The following projects are seeing […]
The 0x protocol has been of great interest to people exploring decentralized exchanges and atomic swaps. As such, it must keep evolving. A new version of the protocol will be introduced soon, and below are some interesting changes to keep an eye on. 4. Different Contract Architecture One of the […]
A very interesting situation was created in China when the PBoC decided to ban CNY trading on all domestic exchanges. As such, one would expect no real trading platforms to still offer this functionality. The reality is very different, although none of the following exchanges – ranked by current popularity […]
In the world of cryptocurrency, centralized exchanges are still a very common sight. That is a bit unusual, especially in an industry where decentralization is the main selling point. Even so, there are several positive aspects of centralized exchanges, especially during these early stages of the cryptocurrency industry. 6. High […]
Cryptocurrency is a very popular industry in Japan. Ever since the government legalized Bitcoin as legal tender, demand for this speculative asset has not declined by any means. Various exchanges allow people to buy Bitcoin with Japanese yen. The following platforms are listed in alphabetical order, as their daily trading […]
A lot of people have shown a great interest in cryptocurrency cloud mining. There are some drawbacks to embracing this business model, although it can turn out to be somewhat lucrative as well. Three main types of cloud mining services exist today, all of which have their own benefits and […]
Spending Bitcoin directly on e-commerce platforms has proven to be an interesting challenge. Until things improve, buying gift cards with cryptocurrencies will remain a more than viable alternative. The following platforms allow users to do so. These companies are listed in alphabetical order. 5. CoinCards For residents of Canada, CoinCards […]