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Cryptocurrency Millionaire?
With the recent cryptocurrency boom still prevalent, many of us have wondered what it would have taken to become a millionaire. Sure, for some of us, this number was actually reachable. We just never thought BTC would have taken off like it did. For others, we didn’t know what cryptocurrency was until it was too late. Regardless, the secret is now out. Is there still a chance to make millions on cryptocurrency? Anything is possible with the right tools, mindset, and strategy. Here are the top five cryptos and what you would have needed to buy in order to become a millionaire.
Etienne S.Published 6 years ago in The ChainSan Francisco Company Makes Blockchain for Finance, Supply Chain and Cryptocurrencies More Secure, Stable with New Blockchain Solution
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA—As virtual currencies continue gaining in popularity, project managers and CTOs at banks, supply chain companies, as well as cryptocurrency users are quickly learning the benefits of Proof of Stake being more accessible, ecological and practical for real life blockchain proofs of concepts. To help industries adopt blockchain with higher ease, Applicature recently launched the Proof of Stake Consensus Protocol on Ethereum, a leading distributed public blockchain network.
Nikki Gaskins CampbellPublished 6 years ago in The ChainPedophiles Break the Bank!
At the start of development, cryptocurrency has been highly misunderstood. In the beginning, many believed it to be a decentralized bank with untraceable transactions.
Are Blockchain Forks Safe?
Ever since Ethereum Classic and Bitcoin Cash became buzzwords, people have started to ask about blockchain forks. A fork is a lot like a stock split in many ways—most obviously, that it allows two very similar currencies to evolve side by side.
Cato ConroyPublished 6 years ago in The ChainWhat's the Difference Between Ethereum and Ethereum Classic?
Discovering the difference between Ethereum and Ethereum Classic will better allow investors to choose the correct platform for their preferences and needs.
Kelsey LangePublished 6 years ago in The ChainHow To Buy Your First Cryptocurrency Coins
Cryptocurrency is a digital asset that’s designed to work like a medium of exchange that uses cryptography in order to secure its transactions, control the creation of additional units, and even verify the transfer assets. Digital currencies, alternative currencies, and virtual currencies are just types of cryptocurrencies. They’re also used as decentralized control while opposed to centralized electron money and central banking systems. And it all works through Blockchain, which is a public transaction database that functions just like a distributed ledger.
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Top Women in Cryptocurrency You Should Know About
Most people who are influencers in the cryptocurrency world are men—or so it seems, anyway. With the struggle to keep women in STEM, it's to be expected that seeing female thought leaders in the cryptocurrency industry will be somewhat uncommon.
Rowan MarleyPublished 6 years ago in The Chain Investing in Bitcoin
Bitcoin and e-commerce are always on the rise. Today, it is so easy to buy something online. Not only can you buy things before they are actually made, but some of the things they are trying to sell are totally weird.
How To Know When to HODL or Sell
If you invest in the stock market, then you probably already know that there are plenty of parallels between the cryptocurrency boom and standard stock trading. With cryptocurrency investing, you can buy currencies, hold on to them, or sell them—just like stocks.
Riley Raul ReesePublished 6 years ago in The Chain- Top Story - February 2018
Industries That Are Nailing Blockchain Already
From the retail industry to healthcare, each of these industries are catching on to the incredible advancements that blockchain has to offer to our industries as a digital ledger, or record keeper, for transactions. From improving transparency to reducing costs, blockchain will open opportunities to some of the most powerful industries in the world.
April DemarcoPublished 6 years ago in The Chain Applications of Blockchain Outside of Financial Services
While it may thus far be a record breaking tool in the world of digital currencies and online exchange platforms, but blockchain could fundamentally alter the world in a variety of aspects. This technology can greatly benefit a range of concepts, not solely based on economics, banking, or finance in general. These capabilities can range in verifying online identities, to industry enhancing features of data encryption. The most avid tools for remaining informed on leading tech and blockchain realities, is through these blockchain influencers; these individuals either helped build the foundation of blockchain in its early stages, or were there to upgrade the underlying technology, for which eventually made cryptocurrencies into cultural edifices.
Salvador LorenzPublished 6 years ago in The ChainCoinbase Alternatives You Should Know About
The cryptocurrency exchange community is expanding rapidly, and discovering the platform that is best suited for your needs is something that will make a huge difference in your process and investments.
April DemarcoPublished 6 years ago in The Chain