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First came Bitcoin, then came the blockchain; all about the myriad applications of blockchain technology and how decentralization is changing the world.
How to Deal with Cryptocurrency FOMO
Ah, FOMO. It's an acronym that has been coined by the Millennial generation and has become the bane of many peoples' existence. FOMO, or Fear Of Missing Out, may sound coarse or even somewhat overly casual when you say it, but it's a fear everyone has had.
By Cato Conroy6 years ago in The Chain
Myths About Cryptocurrency and Blockchain
It's hard to tell what makes Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies so alluring. It could be the high return on investment that people have experienced with them. It could be the fact that there's always a community to discuss which cryptocurrency will be the next to boom. Maybe it's just the fact that it's such a "sci-fi" concept.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart6 years ago in The Chain
10 Must Watch TED Talks About Blockchain and Crypto
Given the recent boom in the cryptocurrency world, what better time than now to educate yourself about it? Whether you're just learning the ins and outs of cryptocurrency slang or what Bitcoin even is, TED Talks about blockchain and crypto are sure to satisfy your inquisitiveness.
By April Demarco6 years ago in The Chain
Reasons Why the Future of the Internet (and the World) Needs to Be Decentralized. Top Story - April 2018.
After the repeal of net neutrality laws and the current global trend of politicians trying to clamp down power on the internet's freedom, people are getting increasingly concerned about the internet's future. As with any form of tech, or really any institution, the internet is evolving.
By Cato Conroy6 years ago in The Chain
Ways Blockchain Can Revolutionize Retail Marketing
There are literally hundreds of amazing real-world examples of how blockchain is changing our world. While it may not be found at the top of the list, retail marketing itself is expanding through a multiplicity of ways thanks to blockchain and its many uses. The decentralization and overall anonymity of blockchain technology allows for a variety of concepts to be tailored for its use, most specifically in maintaining a safe and secure experience online when making transactions (of any sort).
By Salvador Lorenz6 years ago in The Chain
Ways Blockchain Can Be Used in Developing Countries
Blockchain technology is a game changer in more ways than you could ever imagine. It's created a new a commerce hub, created a new way of thinking about currency, and has even been proven to be one of the most powerful innovations when it comes to infrastructure.
By Cato Conroy6 years ago in The Chain
What a Facebook Blockchain Token Might Look Like. Top Story - March 2018.
Facebook has not been having a good time, lately. After it has been revealed that Facebook has been selling user data to Cambridge Analytica, ICE, and other groups, it became clear that this site has a lot more involvement in data collection than most would have guessed. Once news groups traced Facebook's involvement in the 2016 election results, it became even more clear that the company has been setting its goal to become a political being.
By Rowan Marley6 years ago in The Chain
Amazing Real-World Examples of How Blockchain Is Changing Our World
Blockchain is always being called revolutionary, but the truth is that most people just assume that it's revolutionary because it's new. Novelty alone isn't the reason why people are going crazy over blockchain technology. It's not even just the potential that makes people go nuts over it, either.
By Iggy Paulsen6 years ago in The Chain
How Blockchain Can Fight DDoS Attacks
Ah, blockchain. This is the technology that has been revolutionizing cybersecurity industries, and has been changing every single industry it touches. This decentralized digital ledger has led to everything from the creation of Bitcoin to the creation of a smarter energy grid.
By Rowan Marley6 years ago in The Chain
5 Sectors Blockchain Is Disrupting That Are Not Cryptocurrency
There's a vast plentitude of industries that blockchain will disrupt, (like real estate, investment strategies, and hell maybe even education), but how will this effect our lives? What kind of changes can we even expect to see, or will we even see? That's the whole point behind narrowing done the 5 sectors that blockchain is disrupting that are not cryptocurrency. We can't expect to know what the future will hold without already feigning to see the obstacles in front of us right now.
By Salvador Lorenz6 years ago in The Chain
Blockchain Technology
New technologies are continuously being integrated into our lives – of which Bitcoin (renowned virtual currency) is one of the most thriving. Undoubtedly, Bitcoin’s value has burgeoned (from $0.07 in 2010 to $1,000 in January 2017). Nevertheless, the real breakthrough, invented by unidentified Satoshi Nakamoto, remains the DNA underpinning this cryptocurrency; the blockchain.
By 6 years ago in The Chain