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Part 2: Blockchain's not so bright side.
In the previous piece, I concluded that Btc and crypto are the main usages that blockchain has had in recent years due to its innovative way of storing value and, as this 2020 crisis has shown us, a hedge against inflation due to increased monetary supply plus the investment of big Financial giants such as Jp. Now, in this piece, I'm going to please those who disbelieve in BTC, blockchain, and Dapp's (decentralized applications henceforth.); since blockchain, like all technologies, has a dark side and a gray side. This also depends on medium and long-term solutions that the technology is aiming to provide since many grounds for the technology that revolutionized the monetary and traditional assets in 2009 has still undisclosed its potential.
By Samu Anguizola5 years ago in The Chain
Profits For The Unskilled Investor!
Has all of the Crypto talk piqued your curiosity but you just don't know where to begin? No worries, I am here to fill you in! I would like to add that this is a review I'm providing only to help anyone that could benefit from it. I am not getting paid by Coinbase to say the things I'm about to say. I would also like to add that I am not a skilled investor. In fact, the past week was my first real experience with the Coinbase app and I was so pleased that I had to share!
By Medicated Mama5 years ago in The Chain
Seven ways to make money with Bitcoin
Bitcoin (BTC) has hit the news again, this time for gaining an astonishing 15 per cent in three days. That’s despite anxious markets reacting to geo-political tensions, the upcoming US election and the worrying situation regarding the corona virus in China.
By mark sheppard5 years ago in The Chain
US Treasury to Allow Blockchains, Stablecoins for Bank Payments
In brief The OCC is an independent bureau of the US Treasury. It has issued guidance stating that banks may use blockchains and stablecoins to facilitate payments. The OCC has come under scrutiny from some legislators for its pro-crypto outlook.
By mark sheppard5 years ago in The Chain
What Is Bitcoin Cold Storage?
What is Bitcoin cold storage? When you picture a Bitcoin cold storage, you may see a modern, cutting-edge fridge hidden somewhere in a top-secret bunker. However, Bitcoin cold wallets, much to the disappointment of some, are mere paper notes, things or devices that are kept offline. They take the form of hardware wallets, paper wallets, USB sticks, encrypted data storage devices, and even physical bearer items. The fundamental rule for a wallet to classify as a Bitcoin cold storage is the capability to store Bitcoin private keys and keep it offline so that one can steal it over the internet.
By mark sheppard5 years ago in The Chain
How to Earn Bitcoin: 5 Simple Ways to Earn More BTC
For many people, buying large amounts of Bitcoin is not a financially-viable investment strategy. But the good news is that there are now more alternatives than ever that make it easy for people to earn bitcoin.
By mark sheppard5 years ago in The Chain
Just a Crypto Theory
Plans for a self sustaining economy are already at work. With the implementation of Crypto Currency as a main source of income being the goal of the future. I believe we can expect to see more companies investing in the Crypto market and use the new currency as a way to pay their employees. I believe the outline for crypto to become a main currency across the globe is being laid with ETH & DeFi.
By Robert Elder5 years ago in The Chain
Bitcoin keeps hitting new records, nears $30,000 in late 2020 price surge
It took bitcoin (BTC) 10 years in existence to reach the $20,000 mark, on Dec. 15. Then it took just 15 days to reach $29,000. It took the Dow Jones almost three years to make the same move.
By mark sheppard5 years ago in The Chain
