bitcoin
Behold the Bitcoin, the original cryptocurrency; whether you're a skeptic or a bitcoin believer, get the lowdown on this controversial coin.
5 Smart Investments that Accept Cryptocurrency Payments
People are now using cryptocurrencies to make purchases from all over the world. It might be surprising to hear that you can use bitcoin to order a pizza, pay for your morning coffee, or for solar financing. These are some of the smart investments that you never thought would accept cryptocurrencies:
By Kevin Gardner7 years ago in The Chain
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
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
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 Best Bitcoin Apps of 2019
2009 was the year when Bitcoin first got released into the world. 10 years later, here we are. Bitcoin is still king of the crypto world and it helped usher in a wave of blockchain technology, unlike anything the world ever saw coming.
By Iggy Paulsen7 years ago in The Chain
Why Bitcoin Works in Money Laundering
When Bitcoin first came out, it was the currency that was used primarily for drug purchases on Silk Road. It was a "criminal currency" that was used to hide wealth from the IRS, police, or really anyone who was involved in law enforcement.
By Skunk Uzeki7 years ago in The Chain
How Silk Road Made Bitcoin a Legitimate Currency
To the casual observer, it's hard to believe that Bitcoin gained the success it now has. The idea of a digital currency, especially one that wasn't backed by the government, seemed ludicrous—if not outright insane. In most cases, the concept would be insane.
By Rowan Marley7 years ago in The Chain
What You Need to Know About Bitcoin Debit Cards
Bitcoin debit cards—say it with me. Bitcoin. Debit. Cards. It almost sounds traitorous compared to the criminal-ish, anti-establishment roots of cryptocurrency, doesn't it? Well, yeah, considering what Bitcoin was once used for, it does.
By Skunk Uzeki7 years ago in The Chain
