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Behold the Bitcoin, the original cryptocurrency; whether you're a skeptic or a bitcoin believer, get the lowdown on this controversial coin.
Why Ethereum May Overtake Bitcoin In 2018
Bitcoin has always been the gold standard when it came to cryptocurrency. That's why so many businesses tried to accept Bitcoin, why people want to invest in the next cryptocurrency to boom like Bitcoin, and why Bitcoin mining rigs are selling out online. Bitcoin is the reigning king of crypto.
By Cato Conroy8 years ago in The Chain
Is Bitcoin Mining Killing the Planet?
Mining and environmentalism never really seemed to go hand-in-hand, really. The fact is that regular mining does have serious environmental impacts that have put people at risk of getting cancer, caused entire environments to be destroyed, and even sparked massive underground fires that can't be put out.
By Skunk Uzeki8 years ago in The Chain
How World Fiat Money Affects Bitcoin Price
Most people who are looking to invest in Bitcoin are interested in the "solid" aspects of it, such as figuring out which Bitcoin mining rig will work well for them or which Bitcoin wallet will be best for them. They also may be more interested to hear about other cryptocurrencies that may provide better returns on mining investment, too.
By Glenn Bushinski8 years ago in The Chain
“Can Bitcoin Be Treated as a Fiat Currency?”. Top Story - February 2018.
This paper will seek to analyze whether Bitcoin, as a digital decentralized cryptocurrency, can be considered a form of money from a traditional economic perspective, and whether it may serve as an alternative to other fiat currencies. The article will split into two sections – the first will provide an explanation of the Bitcoin system, namely, its functions and origins; the second will provide analysis as to the extent to which it relates to the traditional functions of money. The paper will conclude with a summary of the author’s normative assessment of bitcoin as a form of money, and the risks its implementation as fiat currency pose.
By Leonardo Odinson8 years ago in The Chain
Bitcoin Influencers to Follow Right Now
Bitcoin is one of the first cryptocurrencies in history and, to a point, shows the impact that social value can offer technology. Along with being a trailblazing piece of blockchain technology, it has proven itself to be an excellent way to determine the price of trust in today's market.
By Cato Conroy8 years ago in The Chain
