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Thinking about switching to a blockchain payment system?
Blockchain is the solution required to tamper-proof payment proceedings in real life. Using distributed computer algorithms, it works as an open or shared ledger which can result in processing transactions with no use for third-party verification. The introduction of this technology is rather ironic. When it was revealed to the public in 2008, its initial function was to enable electronic cash transfer directly between users with the need to go through the banks, and this created a lot of drama between institutions as of that time. After eight years, it is now championed by most institutions, and the technology behind bitcoin is used to improve the bank’s financial and operational services.
By harshit verma4 years ago in The Chain
NFT Spotlight: Mirage Gallery and the AI Artists
Listening to podcasts is one of my favorite ways of learning about interesting artists, creators, and projects. One of the podcasts I always listen to when a new episode comes out is Proof hosted by Kevin Rose. It's all about getting to know the founders, creators, and innovators in the crypto and NFT space. I highly recommend giving it a listen if you don't know it already!
By Christian Jensen4 years ago in The Chain
Why Bitcoin Trading is the Most Profitable Today
Cryptocurrency seems like a new revolution in the finance sector. Almost every investor wants to invest in Bitcoin and other digital currencies and NFTs because the cryptocurrency market is in a full swing and is a pull of opportunities to reach their financial goals. Many traders inclined toward Bitcoin clearly indicate that there is a huge potential in this marketplace.
By madhav joshi 4 years ago in The Chain
NFTs, Environmental Impact and Checking your Sources
It is often brought up how NFTs are bad for the environment. How is that possible? It's like saying using my computer to read articles online is bad for the environment, right? Unfortunately, as with all things, it is more complex. While both the contents of an article and the existence of an NFT are both inherently inert bytes of data, much of the functionality of the NFT is in the smart contracts that are attached to it. According to IBM, “Smart contracts are simply programs stored on a blockchain that run when predetermined conditions are met.” In the case of NFTs, the smart contracts are attached to the tokens and when NFTs are bought, sold or have actions performed on them in something like a blockchain game, the smart contracts trigger, much like one would set up automation steps in IFTTT.
By Rachel L. Reges4 years ago in The Chain
Support Your Favorite Content Creator Directly on the new NFT Social Network Momento
Have you ever thought about how cool it would be to own something that your favorite content creators or celebrities created? As social media explodes, content creators have more value than ever, so surely what they make has value too...but only to a certain extent. With so many creators dependent on brand deals or ever-changing social media metrics to make a living, the chances that you might miss out on authentic content from your favorite web personalities rise every day.
By Edmund Morgan4 years ago in The Chain
NFT Ecosystems 101: Currencies, Wallets, and Marketplaces
Before you read any further, please note that this isn't a detailed how-to guide on how to buy your first NFT. I'll save that for another article. Furthermore, none of this is financial advice. When I talk about what's "interesting", "the best", "my favorite", or "recommended", it's all from the perspective of a curious collector, admirer of art, and member of the NFT community.
By Christian Jensen4 years ago in The Chain
A Quick guide on White Label NFT Marketplace
NFT Marketplace The future is going to be digital and virtual and cryptos and NFTs will be taking a major role in the digital world because of blockchain technology. In that way, all the digital assets like music, images, arts, games, metaverse, etc. are going to be in NFT. This NFT and virtual world is going to rule all for the next few decades. The growth of NFT has made a revolution in the digital world in the past five years and it is getting better and better every day. The result of the NFT growth has made the Corporate giants launch their NFTs and Marketplaces. The future of the NFTs and Crypto market is unpredictable but one thing, this is attracting all the youngsters and the popularity is growing rapidly. NFT Marketplaces were first built on any one specified blockchain network and Ethereum is the first blockchain to have the NFT Marketplace was built but now the NFT Marketplaces runs on a cross-chain platform that runs on multiple blockchains.
By Daniel Griffin4 years ago in The Chain
NFTs' Branding Problem: They're So Much More Than Art and Avatars
Regardless of how deeply you're immersed in the space, I take it you've heard the term 'NFT' a lot lately. It seems to have become buzzword of the year in record time. Most people who don't spend hours on crypto Twitter every day think of CryptoPunks, Beeple's $69 million artwork, or perhaps the Bored Ape Yacht Club as they've attracted some mainstream attention lately.
By Christian Jensen4 years ago in The Chain
The No-Tech Introduction to NFTs
Still trying to make sense of these NFTs you keep hearing about? Don't worry, you're not alone. I'm often asked about NFTs, what they are, how they work, and why they matter. You'll find plenty of explanations of how the blockchain, smart contracts, and all that stuff works. You won't get that from me though.
By Christian Jensen4 years ago in The Chain
