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10 Beginner Mistakes Every Crypto Trader Should Avoid
You know the pros and cons of investing in cryptocurrencies you should consider, and you've decided to go for it! Before you get started, though, you need to know what you're doing to because the knowledge that it takes to succeed in crypto trading will help you succeed in any type of trading. That's because wisdom is translatable while winning is contingent. There many factors that go into a successful trade; where wisdom comes in is in identifying those factors and knowing what to do when things still don't work out. That's important because a trader needs to know how to win to and lose. That way a loss isn't even a lose; it's just another step on the journey to winning.
By Ben Kharakh8 years ago in The Chain
Tips on How to Use Crypto for Marketing
Blockchain technology has proven itself to be one of the best vehicles for change that the tech industry has discovered. It has created an entirely new way for people to share ideas and concepts, and has even created a new financial market. This is doubly true about crypto.
By Riley Raul Reese8 years ago in The Chain
Things ICOs Have Fundraised For
The world of blockchain-based platforms and technologies has exploded within just the past few years. One of the central processes that has enabled this proliferation is the concept of initial coin offerings (ICOs). The cryptocurrency market's answer to the initial public offering, ICOs are a form of crowdfunding that allows venture capitalists to purchase an ICO's proprietary tokens in exchange for a monetary investment. This paradigm allows ICO platforms to raise funds for their projects while distributing new forms of blockchain-based digital currency, along with the many other uses for ICO tokens.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick8 years ago in The Chain
Things Blockchain Can’t Do & Won't Solve. Top Story - July 2018.
Blockchain is a revolutionary technology, and there's no doubt about that. This form of coding has become a huge game-changer in many industries. Blockchain can give us a smarter energy grid, is what Bitcoin was developed from, and even has become a game-changer in the world of cybersecurity.
By Iggy Paulsen8 years ago in The Chain
How Bitcoin Matters More Than Blockchain
If you have been paying attention to the rise of cryptocurrency, then you already know that blockchain technology is a huge component of the current economy. They know that blockchain is revolutionary and that it could potentially help millions of industries in a variety of different ways.
By Riley Raul Reese8 years ago in The Chain
Digital Assets
The 21st century has brought forth many changes to civilization. Several human operations have been redefined by technological advancements. This advent has helped several individuals, improved business outfits, redefined market structure, etc. So, looking at the title, the first question that comes to mind is, what are digital assets? Simply put, digital assets are valuable commodities that exist in binary format as data with also the right to use. These can come in various forms such as documents, multimedia files, emails, online marketplaces, cryptocurrencies, etc. These assets are kept on storage devices such as hard disks, computers, cloud, online wallets, etc. It is important to recognize that asset is a legally recognized term, thus, any valuable commodity that doesn’t come with a right to use isn’t considered a digital asset. Also, when is an asset said to have a locked in financial value? An asset is said to have a locked financial value when its owners are restricted from selling their assets. This condition is many at times a government-related factor, which can come in form of regulations, taxes, etc. Over time, many commodities are being classified as digital assets. In 2015, Bitcoin was classified as a digital asset by Forbes. Bitcoin is an online currency (i.e. cryptocurrency) that exists on an encrypted platform called the blockchain, which exists as a public ledger that records all transactions.
By Oladokun Opeyemi8 years ago in The Chain
Signs Bitcoin Will Stay Around for Decades
As the most volatile and historical of all the cryptocurrencies, there is much debate around the longevity of Bitcoin and crypto in general. While the digital payment system established the blockchain technology we know and love today, it's difficult to say how it will last in the long term.
By Dr. Ethan Levi8 years ago in The Chain
The Many Uses for ICO Tokens
Similar to an IPO, an initial coin offering (ICO) is one of the most common ways to start a cryptocurrency project. In it, people like you or I will invest in a blockchain startup we believe in. Once the ICO finishes, investors will get their money's worth in the projects coin.
By Brayden Simmons8 years ago in The Chain
10 Things That Need to Happen for Bitcoin to Skyrocket
The December 2017 Bitcoin crash was one that devastated people who were into cryptocurrency. Many people, after seeing thousands of dollars disappear in an instant, chased in the remaining money they had invested in Bitcoin and gave up. No one could blame them.
By Iggy Paulsen8 years ago in The Chain
How to Minimize Risk in Your Crypto Portfolio
Never putting all of your eggs in a single basket is good sense in many different parts of modern life, particularly in investing. This is why diversification is a common approach to any sort of investing. To minimize risk in your crypto profile means diversifying, but that is not as simple as it sounds. Though risk management in other areas of finance are relatively straightforward, experts rightly point out, "Technically, diversifying away risk in a crypto-only portfolio could be difficult." It's one of the things no one tells you about investing in crypto.
By James Lizowski8 years ago in The Chain
