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Noting Paper
She nearly burnt it. It struck her fatigued regard as just another credit-line mass-mailing, which she wouldn’t qualify for anyhow. All such waste went straight into the firestarter bin, to be crumpled and twisted into kindling. This usefulness was the only reason mass-mailings hadn’t been ended yet by the eco-restorers. Though a clearly flagrant ecocidal unnecessity, the steady provision of kindling fuel to the message-accosted masses amid the abrupt wind-down of petroleum driven human practices and patterns had never been challenged with enough oomph to stop the steady flow of mass marketing paper mailings.
Karja CygniPublished about 17 hours ago in The Chain
How to Prepare for the Next Bitcoin Crash
According to Alan Safahi, a San Francisco entrepreneur and 6X Startup Founder, Bitcoin is a digital currency, but you can buy, sell, and exchange it for goods and services. Like other currencies, Bitcoin's price predictions for the future are often based on speculations.
Alan Safahi Orinda CAPublished about 18 hours ago in The ChainIntro to Blockchains
There is a technology that is talked about a lot in the news, but very few people know exactly how it works or why this technology is considered so important in the realm of technology. Hopefully, this article will shed some light on why people care about blockchain technology and why so many people see it as a great step in human development. Now, a blockchain was given a pretty good definition in an article written by the World Economic Forum in their article ‘Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2016’:
Tyler WesleyPublished a day ago in The Chain
Is Phone Crypto the Future?
Since the creation of Bitcoin 12 years ago, the world has revolutionized the way that we view cryptocurrencies. Initially starting out as a worthless currency, the current value of a single bitcoin hovers around fifty thousand dollars. Investors continue to try to stake their claims in bitcoin in hopes that it will continue to soar higher and higher. Following along with bitcoin, several other cryptocurrencies have risen to fame, notably Ethereum, Dogecoin, and Tether. Every week, new cryptocurrencies are formed, as techies race to create the next big currency. It’s no wonder after all, Satoshi Nakamoto, the inventor of Bitcoin is rumored to have over $34B USD worth of bitcoin stashed away.
Landry OliverPublished 2 days ago in The Chain
How to Buy Bitcoin(BTC) in India 2021 - Beginners Guide
Bitcoin (BTC) ranks as the 1st most-traded cryptocurrency in the world. It is a decentralised money, free from censorship and open to all. It helps you with sending private, secure, borderless payments to anyone.
vipin sahuPublished 2 days ago in The Chain
Exploring BitCoin
In this sample book by Kalle Rosenbaum entitled 'Exploring Bitcoin' there are two chapters that give the readers an introduction to the subject of Bitcoin. This is also a sample of two chapters that describe important facets of Bitcoin. As a beginner that is and will continue to learn about various computer applications and programs I have always wondered how this application worked especially when dealing with financial matters.
Mark GrahamPublished 4 days ago in The Chain
a past shoe, present anxiety & future return
Focus on the exhale. One less thing to worry about. It's the result of an inhale. Why did I do that? A fragmented montage of the previous night's antics project through my minds eye like a trailer to a film. The thumb and middle fingers of my left hand press down on the temples of my head, in an attempt to make the replays cease. Focus on the exhale, it's the result of an inhale, I remind myself again. I read once that a tip to stop an anxiety attack is to name five things in your immediate environment. This tip has never helped me. What does work is when I focus on a specific sound like the boiling of a kettle - this has seen tremendous results in the past.
Elle KanaraPublished 4 days ago in The Chain
I Don’t Exactly Know What Bitcoin Is, But I Want Some
What is Bitcoin? So what exactly is this thing called Bitcoin? “Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency invented in 2008 by an unknown person or group of people using the name Satoshi Nakamoto. The currency began use in 2009 when its implementation was released as open-source software.
Terry MansfieldPublished 4 days ago in The ChainOn the Banks of the Mekong
On the banks of the Mekong River, lived a boy named Tashi. Tashi came from a long line of fishermen. The trade was passed down from father to son for many generations. Every morning before the sun came up, Tashi and his father went out on the river. As his father threw in the first bait of the day, he always said, “You only receive from the level that you give. We give food to many fish, and, in return, many fish give us food. It is the balance of life.“
Nalina DeviPublished 5 days ago in The Chain
Hold On For Dear Life
May 26 2017 “It’s been a year.” The text came through as Dan was eating a sandwich at his desk. Since graduating, Jamie would occasionally send memes or recite inside jokes. Messages would bounce back and forth and they’d gossip about the successes and failures of their fellow alumni.
Digby BodenhamPublished 5 days ago in The Chain
The Pros and Cons of Cryptocurrency
“At their core, cryptocurrencies are built around the principle of a universal, inviolable ledger, one that is made fully public and is constantly being verified by these high-powered computers, each essentially acting independently of the others.”– Paul Vigna
Terry MansfieldPublished 5 days ago in The ChainVenture Capital in Blockchain: Interview with Baptiste Cota
There has been a lot of hype around blockchain technology for years now. Notably because of Bitcoin, ever since Satoshi Nakamoto published his white paper in 2008. What the technology could do that would completely change the world. It was hailed as potentially truly transformative for the financial services industry. Maybe it will in time but so far it has not. These days, it is pretty hard to make sense of the real trends with all this noise around cryptocurrencies. However, there are some excellent use cases beyond that. Blockchain technology is much more than just crypto. And a few people know that and are investing in promising blockchain startups. We asked a few question to Baptiste Cota, Founding Partner at LeadBlock Partners, about what it is like to work in venture capital with a focus on blockchain.
Fintech ReviewPublished 5 days ago in The Chain
