EOS is a blockchain platform meant for the development of decentralized applications (Dapps), quite similar to the function that Ethereum serves. In fact, its purpose is so similar that EOS has been called “the Ethereum killer” by its proponents. While it hasn’t overtaken Ethereum, it has seen its digital currency […]
In October and November of 2018, the news was abuzz with the rumors of a possible pre-IPO for the popular cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. Starting with a tweet from CNBC’s Cryptotrader, reporter Ran Neuner detailed a planned $500 million initial public offering for the exchange and how a pre-ICO – or […]
One of the earliest privacy-centric altcoins was Zcash (ZEC), which was introduced in 2016. It remains one of the more popular privacy coins, thanks to its developers introducing the concept of zero-knowledge proofs called “zk-SNARKs,” which allows Zcash users to transact without giving away their personal information or identities. Even […]
Dash is an altcoin that was launched in 2014 as “XCoin.” It later took the name “Darkcoin” before finally becoming known as DASH, which is an acronym for Digital Cash. It was created as a payment coin and uses the X11 algorithm with a proof-of-work consensus mechanism just like bitcoin. […]
A few months ago, the board members of the Boston Blockchain Association were talking about how to make blockchain more user-friendly. “What we need,” I said, “is a mascot!” As a joke, I ran up to the whiteboard and sketched out a block, with a chain for a tail. “We’ll […]
If one was to pay attention to current cryptocurrency news, one might be confused by the number of banks and traditional investment firms getting into the game. With institutional cryptocurrency investing growing in popularity and with blockchain technology growing past its nascent phase, the news that JPMorgan Chase has issued […]
“Is Bitcoin really money?” was the first big question in the blockchain world. The answer is still being discussed today, and hopefully, investors will receive clarification in the summer of 2019 with the release of the book, Blockchain for Everyone. Now, we have arrived at the second big question, “Are […]
Esports and online gaming are primed for blockchain disruption. By alleviating intermediaries and creating a trustless environment for developers and gamers, the blockchain could usher in a new era for gaming. Unsurprisingly, there are several blockchain startups focused on the gaming industry. In this guide, you will discover the best […]
LocalBitcoins is one of the best-known peer-to-peer marketplaces for bitcoin trading. The website links buyers to sellers, and claims over 1,000,000 registered users from 249 countries. LocalBitcoins provides an alternative to major bitcoin exchanges such as Binance and Kraken. It accepts over 60 different payment methods. You can buy bitcoin […]
Litecoin (LTC) is one of the oldest altcoins in existence, having been created and launched in 2011. You can buy litecoin, but it is also possible to mine litecoin. From the beginnings of litecoin until fairly recently, it was possible to mine litecoin with nothing more than your computer’s CPU […]
