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Blockchain and Crypto, know the difference!
Let’s clear a common mistake. Probably the biggest misconception in technogy and finance that there is nowadays. There tends to be lots of confusion between blockchain and crypto (abbreviation of cryptocurrency). The confusion stems from the fact that the former powers the latter. You need to know the difference though: many people use these two terms interchangeably, which is absolutely wrong!
Fintech ReviewPublished 2 years ago in The Chain5 Blockchain Security Issues in 2020
Blockchain technology is the technology of the future and rightly so, for the long list of incredible features it possesses. No wonder that the sector is rising, but so are its risks. Although blockchain-inherent security features make decentralised ledger technology resistant to attack, they do not render it immune. In this article, we have discussed the five main security issues blockchain technology is facing in 2020.
The Wild West Crypto Show Celebrates Continuing Trend Towards Bitcoin Adoption
Conservative alt-coin podcast hosts Drew Taylor and Brent Bates put their Texas roots on display in episode 131 of their popular Wild West Crypto Show, titled “Watching The Markets Is Like Watching Cow Patties Dry!”
InvestorBrandNetworkPublished 2 years ago in The ChainBlockchain Fest 2021: A Global Hub for Crypto Industry
When – May 2021 Where – Limassol, Cyprus (Parklane Hotel by Marriott Bonvoy) https://blockchain-fest.com/ Blockchain Fest will take place in May 2021 in Limassol and has chosen Cyprus, the European financial and IT center, as its hub to bring experts from all over the world to open new horizons for the industry. The two-day B2B event will be hosted in Parklane Hotel to welcome 1,000 on-location visitors as well as over 10,000 users joining through online streaming services to network, build connections, share the experiences and dive deeper into blockchain and artificial intelligence innovations.
InvestorBrandNetworkPublished 2 years ago in The ChainWhy Bitcoin's Longest Run Above $10,000 Matters?
The beginning of the year saw BTC hovering around US$7700 mark and at such times, the addresses of Bitcoin miners stood at 684,000 but back in the past, a significant rise of 981, 000 Bitcoin addresses certainly at the same time when prices were US$9500 specifies that BTC adoption betters when prices rise. That’s what happened on December 23, 2018, when BTC was trading at US$14,800, a time when the market was super bullish for BTC. At such times, the incentives related to mining significantly multiplied manifolds encouraging investments in BTC and retention. A good sign nevertheless for the miners since one mining activity roughly costs miners US$3,000 as we write this.
Rahul KohaliPublished 2 years ago in The ChainFood safety modernization acts with blockchain and cooperativism
Rebuild food safety and inspection service trust with blockchain in supply chain According to research from Bollier (2016), the advantage that formed the success of blockchain ledger lies in its capability of enabling "highly reliable, versatile forms of collective action on open networks''. The validating process via blockchain does not require the third-party guarantor, all the producing operations are continuous and can be tracked by consumers. Securing data and protecting privacies also play an important role in its development in each country.
Adamo DigitalPublished 2 years ago in The ChainGet the Fastest Cryptocurrency Mixer & Exchange Service by CryptMixer
Among the numerous websites providing Bitcoin exchange services, CryptMixer is a simple, elegant, and secure platform. It offers a mixing/exchange service for your cryptocurrency. The reputation of CryptMixer deserves the trust of users all over the world. It provides you with a fast, safe and secure service. It mixes different streams of untraceable bitcoin. This improves the anonymity of transactions, as it makes bitcoin harder to trace.
mark sheppardPublished 2 years ago in The ChainA Review On Cryptocurrency Exchange Software
Pretty much anyone that can work from home is going to be sitting pretty for the next decade to come. Considering this, and as we move to real "internet money" with the advent of cryptocurrencies and blockchain there are new opportunities on the rise.
Luke FitzpatrickPublished 2 years ago in The ChainFinance Giant PayPal Introduces Plans To Add Bitcoin Into Their Platform
PayPal has announced that it is jumping into the wild world of cryptocurrency, making it possible for wallet holders to buy, sell and hold cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, ethereum, bitcoin cash and litecoin in their PayPal accounts. And starting in 2021, they will be able to spend their crypto caches with any of the 26 million merchants currently accepting PayPal. According to CEO Dan Schulman, the hope for the expansion is to help grow the global use of virtual coins and to prepare the firm for a future where there are more coins in play in the care of central banks and corporations.
mark sheppardPublished 2 years ago in The ChainHow to Build a Smart Contract based MLM Platform Like Forsage?
If you are looking to start your own Smart Contract based MLM Business like Forsage, Then Forsage Clone helps you to launch it in a few days. These Readymade solutions will help in faster development of your MLM Platform instead of building it from scratch and also cut down the investment costs.
Emily GracePublished 2 years ago in The ChainLitecoin vs. Bitcoin: The Difference and Which is Better
More than a decade ago, an obscure person or group named “Satoshi Nakamoto” unleashed upon the world a digital currency that in its short lifespan, has become a global movement. Within a couple of years of its release, Bitcoin (BTC) started to inspire individuals who saw the potential in cryptocurrency and sought to start similar projects.
mark sheppardPublished 2 years ago in The ChainBest Bitcoin Cash to Monero Exchange
Do you consider yourself on the cutting edge of cryptocurrency trading? You probably already know that the frontier of crypto includes much more than just Bitcoin and Litecoin. There are thousands of smaller coins on the market that have made waves among investors — including privacy-focused coin Monero (XMR). Monero burst onto the scene in 2014 and has quickly gained traction on many cryptocurrency exchanges and markets and reached a total market capitalization of over $1.1 billion. But what makes Monero so popular, and how can you get in on the action?
mark sheppardPublished 2 years ago in The Chain