Despite Bitcoin having been created over 12 years ago, the world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology is still a young, unexplored one. The 2017 Bitcoin boom has definitely increased the public opinion's awareness of the advantages of decentralized currencies, with many people starting to look...

Despite harsh criticism, the crypto sector has grown considerably over the years. Regulators have tried to control its influence. However, they have been mostly unsuccessful. Ever since the price of Bitcoin surged in 2017 to over $20,000, investors have flocked to the market. Besides Bitcoin, many...

Buying Monero is not a tough task as the coin is one of the top cryptocurrencies and is listed on most exchanges including Binance, Kraken, HitBTC, Coinbase, Gemini, and so on. The real task is choosing the best option. Of course, there is no only good (or the best) option. The choice will be determined...

What is Shapeshift Shapeshift’s advantages2.1 You own your cryptos2.2 Lower fees Using Shapeshift with Coinbase3.1 Creating a Shapeshift account3.2 Verify your Account3.3 Activate 2FA How to Use Shapeshift with Coinbase Wallet Conclusion Crypto exchanges have become quite a lot popular over...

Many of us sometimes ask ourselves "why didn't I mine or buy Bitcoin in its early days? I could have been rich by now!" Now think of the people who bought or mined hundreds of BTC back in the days, but lost the access to their wallets. The reason is nothing special — these "rich men" simply forgot...

Author: Bert Kozma Since the advent of the original digital currency Bitcoin in 2009, the crypto market has notably rushed forward. Over the past decade, the industry has been enriched by a large number of services enabling the storage and exchange of multiple digital assets in accordance with the...

Cryptocurrencies can be a store of value, a cross-border payment means, a trading instrument, and so on, and so forth. But a poor choice of wallet can easily ruin the entire journey. Despite the international hype, cryptocurrencies are still at the early stage of adoption. Unlike national currencies,...

There are obvious obstacles that delay the mass adoption of cryptocurrencies and blockchain-based platforms in general, namely price volatility (in the case of cryptocurrencies), and poor scalability (low capacity of the networks also known as the bottleneck problem). Nevertheless, scalability is set...

Have you ever heard of "smart cities"? That's what blockchain technology applied in the urbanism sphere is going to give us. The light bulbs won't waste energy when no one is around. The drivers won't waste time on the search for a vacant parking space, as the system will provide available options to...

As the current pandemic reveals, hospitals are not prepared properly for emergencies. It seems that the national healthcare systems are not prepared for any extraordinary situations. Wall Street Journal has pointed at the way blockchain platforms could improve the situation so the hospitals would receive...

In the days when millions of people have to communicate with colleagues, friends, and family members distantly via video conferences apps, cybercriminals are looking for new opportunities. Some people in need of socialization found their devices blocked by the villains demanding to pay a ransom in BTC....

Today we will speak of downsides of centralized human-ran services in the context of recent Ticketmaster scandalous refund policy changes. What Happened? Why Do We Need Blockchain Solutions? Existing Blockchain Ticket Sellers Conclusion What Happened? As public events could be dangerous due...

Currently, the market has hundreds of different cryptocurrency wallets. A cryptocurrency wallet is software for reliable storage and transaction fulfillment with cryptocurrencies. Wallets are distinguished by a set of supported cryptocurrencies and software platforms (Windows, Linux, Mac OS, IOS, Android,...

Both Coinbase and Kraken exchanges are based in America. It makes them attractive for US residents as many huge exchanges hailing from other countries are not very comfortable for Americans. More than that, some of these exchanges are not even available for US citizens. So, it's hard to overestimate...

A new unregulated market, where everyone strives to be the first to find himself in a new niche and get rich, is full of various risks, and, unfortunately, many are so busy making profits that they do not pay enough attention to the technologies they deal with. The last drop in cryptocurrencies cost...

Everyone knows: you need to buy Bitcoin when it is at a minimum. But how to predict this moment? Here are a few methods that can help you.  “Difficulty Ribbon”  In August, analyst Willy Woo introduced a tool called “Difficulty Ribbon.” When miners manage to get a certain number of coins, they sell...

People have always looked for various opportunities to get rich quick, and often - investing in very dubious enterprises that are becoming popular in the wake of universal hype. Empty promises of a golden age have long passed, and the world saw that more than 80% of market projects are seen as Ponzi...

The cryptocurrency market is growing before our eyes. New types of coins appear almost every day. The most interesting thing is that they are launched by completely ordinary Internet users who have little knowledge in the field of programming and information technology, and of course the necessary software....

There are puzzles, the answer to which will bring thousands of dollars in Bitcoin or Ethereum. Most of these puzzles are solved in a matter of days, but some remain unsolved until now.There are several ways to get Bitcoin. The most obvious is to buy or mine. But there is also a more interesting opportunity...

The cryptocurrency market is especially attractive for beginners in that it does not require special knowledge or resources to join. In order to become a cryptocurrency trader, it is enough to have a stable Internet, smartphone, or computer and a little start-up capital. However, successfully trading...