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How and Why You Need to Get into Bitcoin Now
2017 was, in many ways, the year of Bitcoin. It was certainly the year in which the coin gained the most popularity, and in which the coin saw the most growth. Perhaps most importantly, it was also the year in which cryptocurrency hit the mainstream. No longer the stuff of early adopters and computer enthusiasts, these currencies have become a major part of the financial landscape. At the moment, the biggest question being asked by investors is whether there's still time to hop on that particular investment train. There's also a very valid question of whether it's even worth doing at this point. The answers require knowing a bit about Bitcoin and what it represents.
By Kevin Gardner7 years ago in The Chain
Blockchain & Bitcoin
Blockchain and bitcoin. For the past 10 years, these words appeared on your social media feeds many times. For the past 10 years, still nobody really understands what bitcoin means... or that Blockchain is a digital money technology advertised as an antidote to the death of civilization.
By Matthew Evans7 years ago in The Chain
Should You Invest in Cryptocurrencies?
Cryptocurrencies are the way of the future, say experts like billionaire Elon Musk. Musk and many others believe that secure digital currencies like Bitcoin offer real advantages over traditional fiat currencies such as the United States dollar.
By Marshall Stevenson7 years ago in The Chain
10 Best Bitcoin Mining Rigs
Bitcoin mining was never easy, but it's definitely a lot harder now in 2019. While some are calling the current landscape a bear market, with the right hardware, you can still do some successful mining. It's just always important to remember that, with any rig, you need to consider the computing power and the inevitable electricity costs.
By Roland Barnes7 years ago in The Chain
10 Companies Proving Blockchain Isn't Dead
Blockchain technology has been facing a serious roller coaster as far as interest, investment, and control goes. After the major Bitcoin boom and burst of 2017, people have started to flee the crypto scene—but is that really what they should be doing.
By Iggy Paulsen7 years ago in The Chain
Is Steemit Legit?
Since their inception, cryptocurrencies have been and always will be a hot button topic. They are a new way of representing the concept of currency, and depending on which digital currencies you own, you can make a lot of money from simply being tech savvy. They're a hobby, an investment vehicle, and a technological breakthrough.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in The Chain
Why You Need a Bitcoin Wallet When You Travel
Bitcoin wallets might be considered a "techie only" thing by many people, but I disagree. I'm an average person who just happens to be a fan of blockchain technology—and I see the amazing potential that digital currency has.
By Iggy Paulsen7 years ago in The Chain
10 Things to Know About Cryptocurrency Culture
When cryptocurrency first came out in the form of Bitcoin, no one had any clue that it'd become as big as it has. As Bitcoin and other forms of blockchain technology started to become more apparent in regular society, people started to talk more about it.
By Skunk Uzeki7 years ago in The Chain
10 Apps That Let You Earn Cryptocurrency
Everyone loves the idea of getting little more crypto in their wallet—especially if they don't have to buy it. In the past, the only way to earn more cryptocurrency was to mine it. As apps and dapps become more popular, people are starting to look for more ways to earn crypto.
By Riley Raul Reese7 years ago in The Chain
