bitcoin
Behold the Bitcoin, the original cryptocurrency; whether you're a skeptic or a bitcoin believer, get the lowdown on this controversial coin.
What’s behind the Bitcoin hype?
Let's talk about Bitcoin. It is the world's most popular digital currency. Bitcoin has made some people really rich, really fast. And some big companies are buying. But many big names will not come close to it. So can Bitcoin be trusted? How does this work? And what is Bitcoin really important? There are thousands of cryptocurrencies out there but most of the people they talk about are Bitcoin. It is a digital currency but instead of dollars and cents, it is Bitcoins and satoshi and one Bitcoin worth 100 million satoshis. But unlike the dollar, the euro, or the yen this currency is not controlled by the government. That’s what makes Bitcoin change. And for some people - it's a little scary.
By Sita Dahal5 years ago in The Chain
Bitcoin Mining Operation Boils Blood Of Finger Lakes Residents
The Finger Lakes region, located in upstate New York, is a popular tourist destination. However, this summer, a new activity has emerged — protesting the power plant that sits on the shore of Seneca Lake. It is the largest of the Finger Lakes and has long been considered a beautiful natural resource in New York. But recently, locals say that water used for cooling a nearby bitcoin mining operation prevents their enjoyment of the lake and may be harming the wildlife.
By Alex Tucker5 years ago in The Chain
Can Ethereum beat Bitcoin in Future?
Ethereum and Bitcoin are two of the world’s biggest cryptocurrencies. While Bitcoin is the #1 cryptocurrency in terms of global market cap, Ethereum is close behind at the 2nd position. However, in terms of practical use cases, ETH is much ahead of Bitcoin. Even in terms of overall growth and ROI, Ethereum is far ahead. So, the ultimate question is - will/can ETH beat BTC in the coming future? Let’s find out.
By Blockchain Guru5 years ago in The Chain





