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Tips on Avoid Crypto Scams
As with everything that is money-related, there are plenty of scams involving cryptocurrencies out there. Some are phishing scams, and others involve money transfer fraud. There are even fake sites and applications that pretend to be legitimate companies to steal from you. It is a good idea to make sure that you are aware of the possible scams before you invest, so you can protect your money as much as possible.
By Caroline Egan4 years ago in The Chain
4 Benefits of NFTs for Creators and Artists
In a previous article, I wrote about how NFTs enable the market for digital collectibles. I've also covered how people's desire to collect in the digital world can be explained by all the same emotional and cultural factors that make us collect in the physical world. Digital collectibles are arguably so similar to physical ones at a fundamental level that there's no reason why they wouldn't become an integral part of our lives in the years to come. People wanting to truly own their digital assets just makes sense.
By Julia Byers4 years ago in The Chain
Have you added the buy now pay later crypto payment method?
BNPL or otherwise known as Buy Now, Pay Later has become a popular payment method amongst e-commerce users – since the pandemic surprised us. During 2020, the opt-in of installment payments has increased by 55% in Spain. This concept does not only allow consumers to pay for their product with a delay and with no interest or hidden additional fees. This also in turn benefits merchants in being competitive, increasing conversion sales, and attracting new and lasting customers. This option of buy now pay later crypto is perfect for the younger generation, specifically for those who don’t have or don’t want credit cards and those clients who use mainly digital currency as payment methods.
By harshit verma4 years ago in The Chain
NFT Collectibles - The New Trend of Non Fungibles
NFT is the digital medium to upgrade the collectibles. To begin with, let us know what does it stands for. It is Non-fungible token. It can take various forms like, photographs, music, websites, apps, etc. To put it in simple way, it can be explained as selling a digital art. Nowadays collectibles are turning digital and increasing its market value using this technology called the NFT. It is a platform that has helped to rise to a higher level. There are various apps too that list and compare the prices, which helps grow business industry. No wonder these can be regarded as digital assets in this modern technology.
By Rachna Singh4 years ago in The Chain
4 Benefits of NFTs for Creators and Artists. Top Story - November 2021.
In a previous article, I wrote about how NFTs enable the market for digital collectibles. I've also covered how people's desire to collect in the digital world can be explained by all the same emotional and cultural factors that make us collect in the physical world. Digital collectibles are arguably so similar to physical ones at a fundamental level that there's no reason why they wouldn't become an integral part of our lives in the years to come. People wanting to truly own their digital assets just makes sense.
By Christian Jensen4 years ago in The Chain
How to Develop your own Cryptocurrency Wallet?
The term cryptocurrency changed from a niche term into an overnight sensation. In the past two years, nearly everyone has heard about the term or has a general idea about the word. The popularity of Bitcoin made it a necessity for people to store their coins in a secure location. The answer to this need was the creation of a crypto wallet. A crypto wallet functions are similar to a traditional wallet as they both provide you with a safe place to store money.
By Linda John4 years ago in The Chain
Why will every business end up with a Bitcoin merchant account?
Bitcoin has found a way into every news site online, mainly due to its historic gains in its value. But by the end of 2020, there were over 2 thousand different crypto tokens available to trade, buy or sell on the market. As much as the adoption was initially slow, Bitcoin adoption is increasing by the day resulting in establishments beginning to adopt the digital currency as a form of payment.
By harshit verma4 years ago in The Chain
Stable Coin Development: How is it different from CBDC?
CBDC’s or Central Bank Digital Currencies are a looming threat to the existence of their private counterparts, the stablecoins. The stronger governments like China and Japan have realized that people now want a borderless financial world and they want to put their money at a place that can provide maximum yields. Thus, embracing and adopting public blockchains and DeFi solutions by governments is inevitable. For this very reason, if you plan to go for stable coin development, it should offer strong differentiation to the CBDC opponent.
By Antier Solutions4 years ago in The Chain
Three Things to Look for in Market Charts for Crypto and What They Mean
Charts can be confusing, especially when they are only for a year old crypto. This is why the other variables listed below are valuable when assessing whether to include a currency in your portfolio. These will help you decide on a good time to buy, or ‘entry point’ as well when to cash out or what is known as an ‘exit’ point.
By Caroline Egan4 years ago in The Chain
Are Digital Collectibles Pure Speculation?. Top Story - November 2021.
As I wrote about here, people collect all kinds of things for all kinds of reasons. Plenty of studies have been done on the emotional and cultural drivers behind our innate instinct to collect. These studies have never been done in a digital context though and for good reason. The digital collectibles market has really only existed in a few years and has only gotten some mainstream attention in the last year.
By Christian Jensen4 years ago in The Chain
What is the Microbt Whatsminer M30S++ for bitcoin mining?
Bitcoin is a type of peer to peer currency which can be used as an alternative to the dollar, euro or pound. It was introduced in 2009 by Satoshi Nakamoto and has become increasingly popular over time. Bitcoins are generated using open source software which solves mathematical problems that get more difficult over time, this ensures that the number of bitcoins available stays limited.
By Lark Begin4 years ago in The Chain
Is Bitcoin Payment Processor Changing the Payment Game?
Nearly 2,500 US business owners currently accept Bitcoin, a figure that does not include Bitcoin ATMs. Worldwide, an increasing number of companies choose cryptocurrencies for operational, transactional, and investment purposes. This data illustrates why you need a clear understanding of what a Bitcoin payment gateway can do for your brand.
By harshit verma4 years ago in The Chain
