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How to Earn Free Cryptocurrency
For a long time, I didn't hop on the opportunity to invest in digital currencies because I simply didn't understand it. Coincidentally, I recently received cryptocurrency called lumens or XLM for... doing nothing, really. All I did was download a secure Slack-esque app called Keybase, and one day I opened up my laptop to find that I had received money.
By Milcah Halili6 years ago in The Chain
The 10 Best Bitcoin Exchanges You Should Already Be Using
The buying and selling of cryptocurrencies is no longer a practice subject to the comp-sci nerd, hunching over his desktop in his basement, hoping to trade his way into the shoes of a Bitcoin billionaire. Now, the world of crypto trading is widely navigated, becoming more and more normalized as a means of obtaining wealth, whether it be through digital currency or traditional, fiat currencies like USD or Euro.
By Talia Green6 years ago in The Chain
Stainless Chain
The first decade of the 21st century was quite revolutionary for the whole world. The very first gradual change was described and proposed by Darwin, while the other, the modern global change was invented by Satoshi Nakamoto. If the evolution of humanity started from the monkeys, then the monkeys for the modern bitcoin would be paper money or cash. First, there were coupons, then there were coins, then paper money, then we got electronic plastic cards in our wallets, and now we have electronic wallets and instead of cash, we have Bitcoins. The process of money printing, in this case, is switched with the more advanced technology such as Blockchain which is gaining more popularity among different spheres.
By Mariam Pagava6 years ago in The Chain
10 Reasons Why People Hate Facebook's Libra
Through Mark Zuckerberg's senate hearings about Facebook's privacy policies and data practices, and the recent announcement about the creation and release of Libra (a cryptocurrency that will allow Facebook users to perform financial transactions online), many people have many questions.
By Hannah McSorley6 years ago in The Chain
The 10 Most Difficult Things About Cryptocurrency Mining
Also referred to as cryptomining, cryptocurrency mining is the process in which digital assets are added to a digital ledger known as the blockchain, which consists of “blocks” of previous transactions. As a result of the mining process, new assets are generated and the network is strengthened because the miner has verified the legitimacy of the transactions previously made. As cryptocurrency mining becomes increasingly popular and the number of miners rises, the stakes become higher while the rewards get harder to achieve. The mining process maintains a level of difficulty to keep the market competitive, and it's become one of the key things you need to know about cryptocurrency culture. It’s important to know the challenges that cryptomining presents if you want a shot at being a successful miner, so here are the most difficult things about cryptocurrency mining that you should know if you’re interested in becoming a miner yourself.
By Daniel Rocha6 years ago in The Chain
10 Places to Get News About Your Favorite Cryptocurrency
Whether you're just getting into cryptocurrencies, or you're an old pro, you should know that keeping up to date with any changes within the industry is integral to your chances of getting the most out of your investments. You'll want to make sure you're using a safe Bitcoin wallet and that you're aware of any changes that could influence your decisions, as well as some of the best Bitcoin trading strategies to help you get the most out of your wallet.
By Hannah McSorley6 years ago in The Chain
Calibra: Facebook's Crypto Wallet
In June, following months of speculative rumors, Facebook officially announced the development of Calibra, a digital wallet slated for launch in 2020. Along with the announcement of Calibra, which will operate as a subsidiary of Facebook, the company also announced the development of Libra. Facebook describes this as “a new global currency powered by blockchain technology.” These announcements mark a huge development in the world of cryptocurrency, as Calibra could potentially function as the first digital wallet that can be accessed by potentially billions of people across the globe.
By Daniel Rocha6 years ago in The Chain
