Wondering what DeFi stands for? What does HODL mean? What is a Blockchain? Crypto has grown substantially in popularity over the past couple years. With it, crypto terms have entered into mainstream media, investing publications and family dinners. But crypto is more than just a new investment option. With developments such as the Metaverse, NFTs […]
The Lightning Network: A Pathway Towards Global Adoption
History of the Lightning Network In 2009, Satoshi Nakamoto published the whitepaper to one of the most disruptive – if not THE most disruptive – financial, technological breakthroughs of the modern era: Bitcoin. Six years later, February 2015, Thaddeus Dryja and Joseph Poon further improved the Bitcoin network’s scalability issue by publishing their co-authored paper […]
Decentralized Virtual Worlds & The Future of Crypto
If you have heard rumblings from a friend or read an article in the news recently that spoke to “buying decentralized, virtual real estate” or “exploring the metaverse”, but you don’t quite understand what that means or how to try it out yourself, you are not alone. Decentralized Virtual Worlds are a complicated concept that […]
Bitcoin vs The Stock Market: How Have They Grown?
The worst investment strategy is no investment strategy. No matter what generation group you are a part of, there is never a bad time to educate yourself on potential investments. We’ve all heard the timeless phrase “don’t put all of your eggs in one basket.” In terms of finance, this strategy encourages one to spread […]
Yield Farming: How To Make Money with Bitcoin (And Other Cryptos!)
If you’ve been in the crypto-sphere recently, you’ve likely heard the term “yield farming.” While it sounds complex and agricultural, it is, in fact, relatively straightforward, has nothing to do with growing crops, and is one of the most valuable abilities of decentralized finance discovered so far. Yield farming is a relatively new technique used […]
Bitcoin VS Ethereum: What’s the Difference?
Bitcoin and Ethereum are the two most popular cryptocurrencies available today. We’re starting to hear both of them appear in the news more and more every day. And there’s a clear reason why: Bitcoin has a market cap of over $1 Trillion, and Ethereum has a market cap of $230 Billion. But what are the […]
Crypto And Privacy
By Guest Contributor Alec Harris Gold, guns, diamonds, bonds, cash, and Bitcoin. If you have bearer assets, assets where custody equals ownership, then you should also be very interested in personal privacy. Admittedly, I’m kind of a one note band, so I think everyone should be interested in personal privacy. In the case of bearer […]
Let’s Talk About Wallets
Before we dive into the nitty gritty of crypto wallet options, let’s first define what exactly is a crypto wallet. Simply put, crypto wallets are tools that enable users to interact with blockchain networks. Similar to that traditional leather wallet you have in your back pocket (or purse), crypto wallets allow for the safe storage […]
What is Bitcoin? – The Comprehensive Guide [2021]
If you’re reading this, then Bitcoin has somehow lodged itself into your daily train of thought and you’ve decided to figure out once and for all, What’s Bitcoin?! Within this article we’ll cover Bitcoin’s humble beginnings, lay the groundwork for how it operates under the hood, and, lastly explain how you can acquire and use […]