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The Difference Between Blockchain and Distributed Ledger
Are blockchain and distributed ledger the same in terms of technological applications? The answer is No. We live in a digital era dominated by sound bites and jargon. Even complicated technology solutions are simplified to five words or fewer in this day and age. As a result, we're seeing more crafty businesses try to cash in on the so-called crypto craze. Some are even renaming themselves with the word "blockchain" in their name.
By Jason White4 years ago in The Chain
One of Horror’s First NFT-Backed Short Films, “Trick Not Treat”, Hits AtomicHub Marketplace
On Saturday, October 23, Lawford County Productions and Terror Cards announced the drop of one of the first short horror films ever to be made for the purpose of being minted as a Non-Fungible Token, otherwise known as an NFT. Owners of the NFT will be granted access to view the short, “Trick Not Treat”, which has a running time of four minutes and 55-seconds and stars independent talent by the likes of Gil T. Wilson as “Jack”, Christine Jones as “Sally”, Grayson Pinkston as the Candy Corn Bag Spirit and Adam Gard (10/31 Part III) as the Trick or Treater.
By Angela Rose4 years ago in The Chain
Is eCash (XEC) Cryptocurrency a Good Investment?
Is eCash (XEC) cryptocurrency a good investment? I saw the commercial about eCash crypto and I was like "What?" I never heard anything about it before. It looks so cool! So, what is eCash?
By Intelligent Creatorabout a year ago in The Chain
4 Benefits of NFTs for Creators and Artists
In a previous article, I wrote about how NFTs enable the market for digital collectibles. I've also covered how people's desire to collect in the digital world can be explained by all the same emotional and cultural factors that make us collect in the physical world. Digital collectibles are arguably so similar to physical ones at a fundamental level that there's no reason why they wouldn't become an integral part of our lives in the years to come. People wanting to truly own their digital assets just makes sense.
By Christian Jensen4 years ago in The Chain
Are Digital Collectibles Pure Speculation?
As I wrote about here, people collect all kinds of things for all kinds of reasons. Plenty of studies have been done on the emotional and cultural drivers behind our innate instinct to collect. These studies have never been done in a digital context though and for good reason. The digital collectibles market has really only existed in a few years and has only gotten some mainstream attention in the last year.
By Christian Jensen4 years ago in The Chain
The Significance Of Having The Suitable Cryptocurrency Wallet
Even though cryptocurrencies have been around for over a decade, their popularity skyrocketed in 2017, bringing thousands of platforms and millions of users to the forefront of digital finance.
By Elena4 years ago in The Chain
What Is Ethereum?
Ethereum, which is Bitcoin’s largest rival, stands poised to overtake Bitcoin as the largest cryptocurrency by market cap in an event financial experts are referring to as “The Flippening”. If you missed the Bitcoin train, Ethereum may just be the answer for you. Not just a currency but also a valuable tool in creating digital items such as NFTs using it’s ether, today we are going to take a look at the history of Ethereum and if it makes sense to toss some bills into for you, the investor.
By Jessica Bugg4 years ago in The Chain
Can We Do Dogecoin Mining
Dogecoin and Litecoin mining have a common algorithm, as Dogecoin was originally based on Luckycoin which was derived from Litecoin. By using this algorithm, they can be combined in mining, which means that they can be mined at the same time without compromising operational efficiency. In the early years of Dogecoins, the dismantling of the currency was relatively easy, as only a few people participated in the network.
By S.K5 years ago in The Chain
Japan and the UK Bar Binance From Doing Business Within Their Borders
The UK and Japan recently barred subsidiaries of Binance Holdings Ltd. from doing business in their countries. Binance is known as the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trade volume, making it a hotspot for crypto enthusiasts and investors.
By Alex Tucker5 years ago in The Chain
CleanSpark Has The Only Path Forward As A Bitcoin Miner
It's 2035, all mining companies have stopped mining Bitcoin and are now receiving revenue from transaction fees instead of receiving revenue through Bitcoin rewards. These mining companies have been holding and accumulating a stockpile of Bitcoin on their balance sheet for over a decade. Maybe their stockpile of Bitcoin has tripled in value to an amount equal to 10s of billions of dollars. But, what's next?
By RexFinance5 years ago in The Chain
Scrutinizing NFT Prices
NFTs are all the rage today. A lot of companies are producing NFTs, whether they're pure collectables or components of a game. Some of these NFTs can go for a lot of money. But what are the mechanics behind NFTs are their prices? The beginning and end of price is supply and demand. But what goes into supply and demand? This question really can be applied to pricing any asset, but it can have further implications for projects involving NFTs, especially NFT based games.
By Daniel Goldman5 years ago in The Chain
Ethereum vs. Bitcoin: Are They Similar Or Different?
The world of digital currencies has started as it vastly revolutionized the financial transaction process. The digital currencies, also known as cryptocurrencies or crypto coins, began to emerge following the trail of Bitcoin. Bitcoin (BTC) is the first-ever cryptocurrency to surface in the financial sector. Holding Satoshi Nakamoto’s hands, it was first introduced in the industry and eventually influenced the other economic creators to introduce more of such cryptocurrency. Since Bitcoin and Ethereum are two prominent names, we will stress these two in this article.
By Bruno Marcoux5 years ago in The Chain