Technical

The Bitcoin logo is an iconic symbol that represents the world’s first decentralized digital currency.  It has become an instantly recognizable symbol for millions of people around the world who are interested in this revolutionary technology.  The Bitcoin logo is more than just a slanted B with two lines through it. It is a symbol […]

Masternodes

Masternodes, also known as full nodes, provide unique features and enable specific features to a blockchain network. You are more likely to see a masternode as part of a proof of stake blockchain but they do however occur on other blockchains. Some Proof-of-Work blockchains also have masternodes. The most common use of a masternode is […]

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  The extended bear market throughout 2018 has placed a lot of financial stress on miners of bitcoin. Considering this, it is essential to look at bitcoin’s difficulty adjustment. This plays a vital role in the economics of the legendary cryptocurrency. The bitcoin difficulty adjustment is a major feature of Bitcoin itself. The following article […]

lightning network

The lightning network has earned a reputation of being one of the most potent solutions to the scaling problems faced by cryptocurrencies and Bitcoin in particular. Effectively, the Lightning Network acts as a second layer on top of the bitcoin blockchain. We use this layer to transact Bitcoin and some other cryptocurrencies much faster and […]

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Are Lightning Nodes money-spinners? With a bear market lasting as long as this one has; it’s a great opportunity to look around for more business opportunities within the crypto space. Once we experience the next bull run, emphasis will revert to the price alone. The focus on innovating new ideas will reduce, leaning towards making […]

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Stablecoins have been rising in popularity recently. These cryptocurrencies have their value pegged to another stable asset such as gold or the U.S dollar. The benefit of this is the ability to use the coin for practical use such as everyday purchases. An Answer to Volatility for Stablecoins Cryptocurrencies such as Ethereum (ETH) or Bitcoin […]

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January 3rd 2019 marks the launch of a new cryptocurrency called Beam. Beam is one of two highly sought-after privacy coins that implements the “Mimblewimble” payment protocol. Mimblewimble is a new and innovative way to make confidential and virtually untraceable transactions. Mimblewimble Protocol The Mimblewimble protocol was first announced in the summer of 2016 by […]

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