How to Learn Smart Contract Development
Smart contracts are decentralized applications that run automatically and securely without any human intervention. They could be used to execute financial transactions or smart property rights agreements, among other things. As they become more prevalent in the global economy, there is an increasing demand for developers who can write smart contract code. To learn how […]
The Incredible Risks Associated With Crypto Trading
Crypto asset investors are particularly vulnerable to the risk associated with investing in virtual currencies. Bitcoin and other leading digital currency currencies (like Ethereum) have experienced significant price volatility over the past three months. Many investors have turned to alternative coins like Bitcoin Cash and Litecoin as an investment alternative. While these digital currencies have […]
Decentralized vs Centralized Crypto Exchanges – An Overview
Cryptocurrency exchanges serve their respective markets well and provide an opportunity for traders to buy and sell digital currencies with the lowest possible transaction fees. However, there are still plenty of people who prefer to trade cryptocurrencies directly with one another instead of going through a centralized platform. While both centralized and decentralized trading options […]
What are Prediction Markets in Web3?
A prediction market is a system for people to make predictions about future events. It’s similar to an auction, but instead of selling pieces of property, it’s selling “bets” on the outcome of future events. A prediction market is most commonly used in finance and investment research, but many industries now have their own prediction […]
Why Dogecoin is So Loved in the Crypto Community
Dogecoin (DOGE) has it’s fair share of critics. Some say it’s simply a fun cryptocurrency, while others are quick to point out its “joke” value. Regardless of what you think about Dogecoin, there’s no denying the impact it’s already had on the world of cryptocurrency. There aren’t many altcoins in existence with a fanbase that […]
Proof-of-Work (PoW) Blockchains, Why They Might Become Obsolete
Proof-of-Work (PoW) Blockchains, and Why They’re Obsolete into the system and the way in which miners are incentivized to keep the network running and secure. A Proof-of-Work blockchain is a consensus algorithm in which miner’s compete with one another to be the first to correctly solve difficult mathematical puzzles in order to receive a share […]
An Introduction to Proof-of-Stake (PoS) Blockchains
Proof-of-stake is a consensus algorithm that requires a certain amount of computational power to validate transactions into the block chain. In other words, it’s like proof-of-work but with a different set of rules. A proof-of-stake blockchain works by rewarding users who contribute to the validating process rather than miners. Instead of spending time and electricity […]
The Era of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs): Where We Stand Today
Today, almost all virtual goods have an attached digital token that acts as a way for users to purchase them. These tokens are called non-fungible tokens or NFTs for short. While there were many years when the only way for users to buy something was with physical currency, things have changed dramatically in the past […]
Tezos Isn’t Winning in the Cryptocurrency Race, But Might Be Soon
Cryptocurrency has been making waves of late, with several new digital currencies being launched and old ones getting attention again. Some of these new currencies are trying to gain prominence in the cryptocurrency space while others are trying to counter them. One such currency is Tezos. As a relatively new cryptocurrency with a blockchain project […]
Discussing the Polkadot Web3 Ecosystem
There’s a lot of excitement about the Polkadot blockchain ecosystem, and it’s not just because its one of the first third-party blockchains to support native token offerings. Polkadot is also providing a new tool for developers to build decentralized applications more easily and securely. The Polkadot web3 ecosystem provides a number of services that help […]
Is Cryptocurrency Staking Worth It? Considering All The Aspects
Staking is a system that allows users who hold certain coins in their digital wallets to “stake” them and receive rewards based on the number of tokens they hold. In simpler terms, it’s a way for users to earn cryptocurrency by helping their favorite cryptocurrencies grow and gain more recognition. This can be done by […]
How to Get Ahead in Blockchain/Web3 Development
Do you want to become a Blockchain/Web3 developer? Well, the good news is that this career path is never ending. New challenges arise daily and new opportunities are always available. However, to gain an edge in your career and stand out from the crowd, you need to be willing to work at a high-octane pace. […]
A Gentle Introduction to the Web3 Tech Stack
The web is getting more and more decentralized, with every passing day. Web3 has been around for almost a decade, and it’s already had a major influence on the way we access the Internet. The new web is based on many of the same principles as its predecessor, but the power of HTML5 and JavaScript […]
Cross-Chain & Multi-Chain Networks in Web3: What’s the Buzz About?
With a growing list of digital and blockchain-based applications, services, and solutions available, it’s no wonder that the web is seeing an influx of cross-chain and multi-chain networks (MCN). These initiatives aim to make the web more decentralized by enabling various blockchains to communicate with one another. This post explains what cross-chain and multi-chain are, […]
An Introduction to Zero-Knowledge Proofs: Possibilities in Web3 & Beyond
The internet has changed the way people communicate, work, and learn. It has also extended our reach to any online resource we can access. From social media to search engines, every website provides a space for users to communicate and share their knowledge with the world. The internet is so much more than just web […]
Deep Dive Into ChainLink: Oracles, Tokens, & More
If you’ve been following our blog for any length of time, you probably know that we are big fans of ChainLink. While we have written numerous blog posts on the various features and functions of ChainLink, this article is intended as a deep dive into what ChainLink actually is and how it can be used […]
Cardano (ADA) Cryptocurrency – Is There a Future for It?
Cardano (ADA) is a decentralized open-source cryptocurrency with a very specific goal in mind: to build a future where money doesn’t have to be connected to banks and third-party intermediaries. Cardano (ADA) is an open-source, public blockchain-based project that aims to provide an interactive digital banking system based on scientific principles. These two things are […]
Ethereum Name Service (ENS): Accelerating the Adoption of Web3
Today, with the digitization of everything, consumers are using the Internet to access different online services, platforms and digital assets. This has led to a new generation of users being introduced to the benefits of decentralized applications (dApps) and smart contracts. In an increasingly digital world, these tools are enabling a new type of business […]
A Brief Introduction to Litecoin Cryptocurrency
Litecoin is a peer-to-peer cryptocurrency and open source software created by the Litecoin Company. It was launched in 2011 as an alternative to Bitcoin, which at that time was the dominant digital currency on the market. Ever since its inception, Litecoin has developed its own unique brand of blockchain technology known as “scrypt” that makes […]
An Introduction to Tezos Cryptocurrency
Tezos is a cryptocurrency that was created in 2016. It is one of the few cryptos that has not been tokenized and is not built on an ethereum-like platform. Instead, it aims to be a more efficient blockchain by tackling the scalability problem in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Tezos benefits from its unique Proof of […]
Speculative Trading in the Crypto Markets
As the crypto markets continue to soar, it’s no wonder that so many investors are getting in on the action. Many of these digital currencies have potential as new online payment systems, while others offer an opportunity to make a profit by trading them. But like all other investments, speculation can hurt your portfolio. As […]
Decentralized Apps – Changing the Fate of the Internet
The internet is nothing new. In fact, it’s almost been with us for as long as we’ve had access to it. However, the changes that the internet has brought are only now becoming clear. The internet has given birth to a whole new generation of startups and service providers that we didn’t even know existed. […]
Play-to-Earn – Playing Games on the Blockchain
There’s a lot of noise about blockchain and gaming. How can you take advantage of all the buzz? Let’s explore! In this blog post, we explain what blockchain gaming is, common challenges for developers and explore some of the existing opportunities. We also share our detailed list of recommended blockchain games. What is blockchain gaming? […]
Blockchain in Online Communities
Online communities have been around for a while, but the adoption of blockchain technology to improve and decentralize them is just beginning. By standardizing online discussions with a single digital ledger, blockchain can reduce the number of intermediaries and make the process of creating and proving identity easier and faster. It also makes it possible […]
DAOs & Their Native Tokens
There are many different types of decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), some of which might be familiar to you. But what exactly is a DAO and how can you create one? Let’s get into it. If you’ve been paying attention to the big blockchain-based startup boom over the last two years, then you’ve probably heard of […]
Creation of NFT Art
Today, we’re going to talk about how to become an NFT Artist. As you might have guessed by the title, being an NFT Artist means you make Art using Crypto. This is not just any kind of art though, this is Digital Art and as such requires very special skills and tools in order to […]
The Bitcoin Scalability Problem: Fixing the Network
Bitcoin has a scalability problem. The problem is that the blockchain can handle only about seven transactions per second. Unless something changes, this will result in slow transaction confirmation times and high transaction fees until the limit is reached. The best way to solve this problem is through hardforks. The combination of a hardfork and […]
The Story of Ripple (XRP)
Ripple is a cryptocurrency and digital payment company. It was originally founded by Jed McCaleb, who also owns a 5% stake in Ripple. The company has two primary divisions: the xCurrent enterprise software platform and the xRapid peer-to-peer digital currency service. XRP is the native currency of therippleorg network. This means that each ripple represents […]
Utilizing Smart Contracts to Create Businesses
Smart contracts are computer programs that execute automatically and efficiently in the background under certain conditions. Smart contracts build decentralized applications (dApps) and run them without downtime, censorship, fraud or third-party interference. They even have the potential to drive revenue from a business’s existing operations or to generate new ones through the automation of business […]
ETH & Web3: A General Introduction
The web is a great place to be. It’s a universal platform that anyone can build on. But it’s also a lot of things at once. The internet as we know it might be changing forever with the introduction of the “Web3” standard, but there are still many hurdles to overcome before we have something […]
What is a DAO? Exploring the Potential of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations
What is a DAO? Exploring the Potential of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations DAOs (Decentralized Autonomous Organizations) are booming with new people coming in each second. Discord servers are buzzing with discussions, knowlegde sharing, and excitement. What are they, and are they worth any attention? What is a DAO? A DAO is simply a decentralized autonomous organization […]
What is the Metaverse? The Augmented Reality Future We Could All Live In
What is the Metaverse? The Augmented Reality Future We Could All Live In Metaverse has been making hundreds of headlines recently, especially after Facebook’s (in)famous name change to Meta. How possible, useful, and entertaining is the future of virtual worlds going to be? Are we just creating fun games or an entire simulation for ourselves […]
Introduction To Decentralized Exchanges (DEX): The Future of Crypto Trading
Introduction To Decentralized Exchanges (DEX): The Future of Crypto Trading Decentralized exchanges (DEXs) are getting bigger and more of them are appearing by the day. These are free markets where the organization does not have the slightest control over funds. What are decentralized exchanges? Instead of a centralized exchange, where one organization controls all transactions, […]
The Benefits of ENS Domains: What Are They?
The Benefits of ENS Domains: What Are They? ENS domains are the new hot thing in the decentralized world. Go on Twitter and not long after, you will see a person with the last name .eth. That’s an Ethereum address that comes with a domain name that you can use. Pretty cool, right? The Ethereum […]
How DeFi Will Change Lending and Borrowing Forever
How DeFi Will Change Lending and Borrowing Forever Decentralized finance (DeFi) is making big waves not only in the crypto community – even Wall Street is now aware of what it is and how powerful it might be. It’s just that the big NYC street has no idea how to properly implement these things. All […]
NFT (Non-Fungible Token) Utility: What Are NFTs and How Can They Be Used?
NFT (Non-Fungible Token) Utility: What Are NFTs and How Can They Be Used? Today, NFTs (non-fungible tokens) are more speculation than useful technology. It is regarded as a way to change the structures of rights to practically anything – paintings, books, content pieces, music, documents, and everything else that has art associated with it. Here, […]
Everything You Need to Know About Web 3.0: Understanding The Future of the Internet
Everything You Need to Know About Web 3.0: Understanding The Future of the Internet Web 3.0 is the new hot trend. Twitter is buzzing about it, hundreds of DAOs (decentralized autonomous organizations) are getting created each day, bringing people closer together and redefining governance. But what does this shift from the old, ad-filled internet called […]