The EOS project belongs to a third generation of blockchain and cryptocurrency. Its ambition is simple: to overtake Ethereum. During its ICO (Initial Coin Offering) it rode on an unprecedented wave of hype which meant that Daniel Larimer, EOSâ founder, could raise funds of $4.1 billion (ÂŁ3.15 billion). However, was…
This guide will have a look at the company behind the fourth largest cryptocurrency by market cap, Ripple, which specialises in low-cost global transactions. What is it and what are its goals? Defining Ripple If the inner workings of cryptocurrency are so special, it is because they do not depend…
Many people dream of being able to earn ether without investing a penny in it. But is that really possible? If so, can you become rich doing it? And more importantly, how? In today’s article, we’ll see the different options available to you to try to get ETH without having…
The Ethereum network is foundationally different from the Bitcoin network. Ether (ETH) is not intended to be used purely as a digital currency or store of value, like bitcoin (BTC) is. Essentially, it used to make the entire Ethereum ecosystem work. We assume you already know how to buy…
While Ethereum is (just a) little lesser known compared to Bitcoin, this cryptocurrency is still enjoying an ever growing success. Want to get your hands on some ETH? There are many ways to get your hands on ether, the Ethereum currency. One way to acquire ether is by exchanging it…
Vitalik Buterin, Ethereumâs creator, is said to have taken inspiration from the pioneering cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, but had a huge ambition: to change the world. How did he propose to do this? By providing developers with the possibility of building decentralised applications on the Ethereum network. Letâs have a look at…
Having already talked about good practices managing email addresses and crypto exchanges, it’s time to move on! The long term storage of your bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies on the exchange platform where you bought them is high on the list of bad practices for managing your crypto legacy. As ergonomic…
If you’ve been informing yourself about Bitcoin mining, you’ve certainly heard of Bitcoin Core. The open source software was first released in 2009 by Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of BTC, under the name âBitcoin Qtâ. According to data collected in 2016, almost 90% of miners used the Bitcoin Core client…
Every cryptocurrency has specific characteristics, which sets it apart from the others. One of these characteristics is staking. Ethereum is one of the cryptocurrencies which you can stake with, however only since version 2.0 that was finally released in 2021. In order to learn more about ETH 2.0 staking, we’ll…
Online gambling first hit the scene at the end of the 1990s. Since then, things have changed a lot and now you can even play at an online casino with Bitcoin. There are more and more platforms out there that offer games with BTC. In order to get up to…
More and more people are looking to get their hands on some bitcoin (BTC). Some of these people believe that it is possible to get bitcoin for free. Unfortunately, this type of reasoning provides fertile ground for scammers who wish to take advantage of the greed of some to…
The purpose of this guide is to introduce you to the different options available when you want to sell BTC. This includes selling your bitcoin back into your traditional bank account, Paypal or another means of fiat money. If you decide to sell your Bitcoin online, you can do so…
Bitcoin is the flagship and pioneering cryptocurrency in this emerging crypto age. No other cryptocurrency can boast the same market cap or fame that Bitcoin has acquired. Since 2008, Bitcoin has aimed to facilitate international capital exchanges without intermediaries, allowing for faster and more secure transactions thanks to its blockchain…
Created by Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin is the most famous cryptocurrency in the world, and also the most valuable. It has established itself as a precursor of virtual currency because it forms part of the very first generation. Bitcoins are created and managed by a community of internet users who…
If you regularly keep up-to-date with cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, you may have come across the term âdAppâ or âdecentralised applicationâ. What is a decentralised application and more importantly, what does the âdecentralisedâ part mean? Decentralised applications A decentralised app (dApp) is essentially a system that has a user interface…
If cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin offer the power to transfer value through time and space without any controlling body, the possibilities of its network are one dimensional. Cryptocurrency supporters know that Bitcoinâs real revolution is its blockchain, which presents a multitude of possibilities, including the deployment of smart contracts. However, what…
Both known for their incredible growth potential but equally their volatility, Bitcoin and Litecoin have often made headlines. So, it is easy to forget that the projects started only as little ideas before becoming the global successes they are today. Letâs take a closer look at Litecoin (LTC), which rose…
In 2013, while studying various cryptocurrency projects including Bitcoin, a young student by the name of Vitalik Buterin wrote a white paper. This white paper was for Ethereum, a new blockchain infrastructure that could be fully programmable. So, who is Buterin? Letâs have a look at the life and career…
The inventor of Bitcoin introduced himself under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto. Their choice of pseudonym aroused and still arouses much curiosity. Rumours even suggest that this might be a name that hides not just one individual but a group of people. Bitcoin in summary Bitcoin (BTC) was the very first…
Since its inception, the blockchain has shook up norms and traditions in many industries. Many occupations are set to change drastically and perhaps even disappear with the deployment and democratisation of the blockchainâs decentralised registries. Among these occupations are notaries. We put the spotlight on the intricacies of notaries and…