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10 Fast Facts About the Winklevoss Twins
In the cryptocurrency world, there's been a lot of talk about people who became Bitcoin millionaires and Bitcoin billionaires. Some say that Satoshi Nakamoto himself may be hiding billions in Bitcoin, while others claim that the biggest Bitcoin holder could be a shadowy billionaire not seen.
By Iggy Paulsen7 years ago in The Chain
10 Signs Someone Doesn't Know Anything About Crypto
I remember going on a date with a guy who claimed to be a tech geek. He was one of those types who absolutely needed to feel like he was the smartest, most educated man in the room—even when it was clear he wasn't.
By Rowan Marley7 years ago in The Chain
10 Biggest Exit Scams in History
Exit scams are some of the worst scams associated with the world of cryptocurrency. If you're wondering, "What is an exit scam?", these are the things that people worry about when they're looking to invest in an ICO, and often costs investors huge amounts of money.
By Cato Conroy7 years ago in The Chain
What Is an Exit Scam?
We are living in a time where scams are commonplace. Chances are some of the change in your wallet might even be fake, created by a scam artist somewhere to imitate real money. Where there is money to be made, there are scam artists willing to exploit the system in order to make it—in any way or form that they can.
By Dave Schneider7 years ago in The Chain
10 ICO Statistics Investors Should Know
The world of blockchain technology is one that's literally filled to the brim with investment opportunities. No matter where you look, there's money to be made and potential for amazing things to happen.
By Mackenzie Z. Kennedy7 years ago in The Chain
Ways to Spend Bitcoin with Ease
The cryptocurrency phenomenon has been—and continues to be—a site to behold. In particular, Bitcoin's high value remains astounding. The volatility of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has been a major obstacle in turning digital currencies into a viable payment method for major retailers, but the tides have begun to turn and there are increasing signs that Bitcoin will stay around for decades, if not permanently. In particular, Bitcoin's ubiquity places it ahead of the cryptocurrency pack when it comes to wider acceptance. You can now use Bitcoin to pay for anything from a slice of pizza to a resort stay in Dubai. Here are some of the best ways to spend Bitcoin today.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick7 years ago in The Chain
AI Traders Handling Crypto Markets Aim to Blur Professional Lines
Adding machine learning assistance to existing markets isn't a new concept, but no one has gone quite as far as teaching a machine to play the financial market with limited human interaction.
By Andrej Kovacevic7 years ago in The Chain
Why Are So Many Young People Investing in Cryptocurrency?
The ancestors of cryptocurrency date back at least as far as 1982, when David Chaum founded the DigiCash company and invented "ecash." However, the modern era of decentralized cryptocurrency began in 2009 with the advent of Bitcoin, which remains the standard by which all other digital currency is measured. Today, there are more young people investing in cryptocurrency than any other age bracket. Not only is the Millennial generation financially invested in cryptocurrency, it is also mentally invested in moving beyond the existing financial systems of the world. In other words, the younger generation is more willing to accept the risks of working with a relatively young market rather than maintain the current status quo.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick7 years ago in The Chain
Blockchain in Plain English
We hear a lot about Blockchain these days, but how many people know what it's really about? In an attempt to make this definition as simple as possible, blockchain automates trust. It’s a software architecture that allows non-trusting parties to record transactions without requiring a trusted governing authority. In other words, it does away with middlemen. That directly affects banking, insurance, and distribution, as well as any industry that previously relied on a trusted third party.
By Rabbi Daniel Cohen7 years ago in The Chain
Things Blockchain Can’t Do & Won't Solve
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
Things No One Tells You About Investing in Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency can be incredibly profitable if you are lucky and also do your due diligence. There's a reason why people talk about Bitcoin billionaires, you know.
By Riley Raul Reese8 years ago in The Chain
How Bitcoin Will Become Valuable in Our Society
Bitcoin is not just a buzzword, and it's time that mainstream media stops behaving like it is. It has proven to be a valuable investment and a trailblazer in both finance and tech industries—and an investment that continues to blossom.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in The Chain