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Bitcoin is The Future (Even if You Hate It)
Whether you like it or not, bitcoin is the future and it will soon be even more common than a US dollar. "Bitcoin is the beginning of something great: a currency without a government, something necessary and imperative."
By Sean Peck5 years ago in The Chain
What Is Cloud Mining?
If we take a single look at today's cryptocurrency world, we will find that cloud mining is a hot topic in certain cryptocurrency mining circles. Cloud mining is the method to mine cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum without investing in costly and energy-intensive computer hardware and software.
By Kandel gita5 years ago in The Chain
Bitcoin Mining Operation Boils Blood Of Finger Lakes Residents
The Finger Lakes region, located in upstate New York, is a popular tourist destination. However, this summer, a new activity has emerged — protesting the power plant that sits on the shore of Seneca Lake. It is the largest of the Finger Lakes and has long been considered a beautiful natural resource in New York. But recently, locals say that water used for cooling a nearby bitcoin mining operation prevents their enjoyment of the lake and may be harming the wildlife.
By Alex Tucker5 years ago in The Chain
Cardano v. Polkadot: Which Is Better Long Term?
The cryptocurrency world extends far beyond Bitcoin. Right now, the stiffest competition concerns who can develop the best blockchain platform for hosting other blockchain apps on it. This competition among competitors is called the platform wars.
By Sebastian Purcell5 years ago in The Chain
Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs)
Story Bitcoin was considered by many to be the first DAO although the term was not coined until years later. In a couple of articles ( Overpaying For Security and Bitcoin and the Three Laws of Robotics ) published in September 2013, Daniel and Stan Larimer, well-known figures in the blockchain ecosystem, described a Distributed Autonomous Corporation or DAC (Decentralized Autonomous Corporation) as:
By BlockchainX5 years ago in The Chain
How to trade Ravencoin?
What is Ravencoin (RVN)? it's a new open-source project intended to see if a use case specific blockchain designed to be focused on the transfer of assets can develop technology which provides security or functional advantages for certain projects. Specifically working on things like RSK, which will allow Solidity to work on this chain, will be huge for Ravencoin in the future. RVN was launched January 3rd, 2018 with very little info regarding the future of the project. Since then, several community members have learned that there is an active development team on this coin, and the super clean wallet client and lightning fast network are only the beginning.
By Michael Selge5 years ago in The Chain
Can Ethereum beat Bitcoin in Future?
Ethereum and Bitcoin are two of the world’s biggest cryptocurrencies. While Bitcoin is the #1 cryptocurrency in terms of global market cap, Ethereum is close behind at the 2nd position. However, in terms of practical use cases, ETH is much ahead of Bitcoin. Even in terms of overall growth and ROI, Ethereum is far ahead. So, the ultimate question is - will/can ETH beat BTC in the coming future? Let’s find out.
By Blockchain Guru5 years ago in The Chain
Can We Do Dogecoin Mining. Top Story - July 2021.
Dogecoin and Litecoin mining have a common algorithm, as Dogecoin was originally based on Luckycoin which was derived from Litecoin. By using this algorithm, they can be combined in mining, which means that they can be mined at the same time without compromising operational efficiency. In the early years of Dogecoins, the dismantling of the currency was relatively easy, as only a few people participated in the network.
By S.K5 years ago in The Chain
The Connection between Rights & Benefits NFTs and the Real World
During 2021, a number of top public blockchains and exchanges tapped into the NFT frenzy despite the cryptocurrency market being hit by significant volatility in May and June.
By Sarah Tsai5 years ago in The Chain
How Companies Can Operate With the Recent Cryptocurrency Regulations
In other words, no central authority proscribes or enforces cryptocurrency regulatory policies. Or at least, that’s the idea.
By Abhishek Bakshi5 years ago in The Chain
Will Chair Pilot the Mass Adoption of NFT
In 2012, a blog post by Yoni Assia titled “bitcoin 2.X (aka Colored Bitcoin) - initial specs” described Color Coins as unique and identifiable from regular bitcoin transactions. In 2017, CryptoKitties, a blockchain-based simulation game, promoted the broad application of NFT in the gaming industry. In 2021, the jpg file of “Everydays: The first 5000 days” by artist Beeple was auctioned for $69 million, marking the skyrocketed popularity of NFT and the further integration of the blockchain industry into the real world. The latest trend heralds a new era of NFT.
By Sarah Tsai5 years ago in The Chain
Where are NFTs Heading Towards?
China’s recent ban on privately mined cryptocurrency caused widespread panic in the crypto industry. After some investors rushed to sell crypto assets, we saw the market fall down a cliff. The bitcoin price decreased by almost 50% from the historic high set in April this year. The drive towards carbon neutrality and the volatility of cryptocurrency market have pressured regulatory bodies around the world to further regulate the crypto industry.
By Sarah Tsai5 years ago in The Chain