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What Are Based Roll-Ups? A Beginner’s Guide
13.10.2024
This piece is a guest post by Blocmates. Blocmates is an invaluable crypto news and educational resource that offers clarity in the often complicated and jargon-filled crypto space. In this article, author Gaz critiques Vitalik Buterin’s recent actions, while explaining the advancements...
TRAC and TAP Protocol: An Innovative Bitcoin Layer One Solution
12.10.2024
Until recently, the Bitcoin ecosystem hasn’t seen much development. Now it is rapidly evolving, with numerous projects aiming to enhance Bitcoin’s scalability and functionality. In this early stage, there are many methods being tried out to expand Bitcoin’s rather limited capabilities from...
What Is the Fantom Crypto Sonic Upgrade?
7.10.2024
This piece is a guest post by Blocmates. Blocmates is an invaluable crypto news and educational resource that offers clarity in the often complicated and jargon-filled crypto space. In this article, which was originally published in Q1 2024, writer Gaz of Blocmates thoroughly examines...
The Top 5 Crypto Sectors Driving the Market in October 2024
3.10.2024
As October 2024 kicked off, the crypto market has remained steady despite a widespread dip on Tuesday. Since January, there’s been an interesting uptick in specific crypto themes, with artificial intelligence (AI) tokens, bridge cryptocurrencies, and meme coins outshining sectors like exchange...
Why Stablecoins Fail: Lessons From the Past
29.9.2024
Stablecoins, the cryptocurrencies pegged to fiat currencies like the U.S. dollar to keep their value steady, can still face failures. Several well-known examples demonstrate that maintaining stability is more challenging than it appears. So, how does something designed to be ‘stable’...
Understanding the Difference Between Spot and Futures Crypto ETFs
26.8.2024
This year, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved 12 spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and nine spot ether ETFs. Here’s a deep dive into the distinctions between spot and futures crypto asset exchange-traded products (ETPs), offering essential insights for investors...
Investigating Innovation on Berachain
19.8.2024
This piece is a guest post by Blocmates. Blocmates is an invaluable crypto news and educational resource that offers clarity in the often complicated and jargon-filled crypto space. In this article, writer Ollie of Blocmates answers many questions about Berachain, including what it is, why...
Milton Friedman on Inflation: A Government-Made Disaster
17.8.2024
Inflation is not a natural phenomenon but a consequence of government actions. Milton Friedman famously argued that only the government can create inflation, and misguided policies, like price controls, worsen the problem. Friedman Famously Said: ‘Inflation Is Made by Government and No One Else’...
Remembering Hal Finney’s Vision: The 20th Anniversary of Reusable Proofs of Work
17.8.2024
This week marks the 20th anniversary of Hal Finney’s introduction of Reusable Proofs of Work (RPOW), a groundbreaking concept that paved the way for today’s digital currencies. Finney’s visionary work continues to echo throughout the cryptocurrency community, underscoring...
An Analysis of Solana’s Celebrity Memecoin Invasion
5.8.2024
This piece is a guest post by Blocmates. Blocmates is an invaluable crypto news and educational resource that offers clarity in the often complicated and jargon-filled crypto space. In this article, writer Ollie of Blocmates delves into the rise of Solana celebrity memecoins. With memecoins being...
Megaeth: The Endgame ETH Scaling Solution
4.8.2024
This piece is a guest post by Blocmates. Blocmates is an invaluable crypto news and educational resource that offers clarity in the often complicated and jargon-filled crypto space. In this article, writer Gaz of Blocmates breaks down Megaeth, one of the hottest Layer 2s, including explaining...
An Avalanche Reawakening
30.7.2024
This piece is a guest post by Blocmates. Blocmates is an invaluable crypto news and educational resource that offers clarity in the often complicated and jargon-filled crypto space. In this article, writer Dexter of Blocmates explains Avalanche’s exciting forthcoming update, Avalanche Community...
Unveiling Moving Averages: Essential Tools for Bitcoin Trading
8.7.2024
Just like oscillators, moving averages (MAs) are indispensable tools in technical analysis, providing traders with insights into price trends and potential market reversals. In this learning and insights article, we’ll delve into the history, types, and application of moving averages...
Unveiling the Titans of Crypto Mining: A Deep Dive Into 5 Consensus Algorithms
1.7.2024
In the intricate world of cryptocurrency, not all algorithms are forged equal. The proof-of-work (PoW) consensus algorithms like Kheavyhash, Scrypt, Blake3, SHA-256, and Ethash are the linchpins that not only secure but also empower the blockchain with the integrity and trust that underpin several...
Understanding Oscillators in Bitcoin Trading: A Technical Analysis Guide
23.6.2024
In the realm of bitcoin trading, technical analysis can play a significant role, with oscillators being pivotal tools. Oscillators, developed over decades, assist traders in making informed decisions by analyzing price momentum and market conditions. This article delves into the history and usage...
The State of Crypto Merchant Adoption in 2024
16.6.2024
Merchants are increasingly adopting cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and ethereum, reflecting a growing trend towards digital currency payments as a viable alternative to traditional means. Merchants Embrace Digital Currency Payments Cryptocurrency is no longer a fringe concept but a rapidly growing...
An Introduction to Bitcoin Ordinals
16.6.2024
Bitcoin Ordinals have emerged as a novel way to enhance the functionality and use of Bitcoin, the original cryptocurrency. By leveraging Bitcoin’s blockchain in a new and innovative manner, Ordinals bring unique value propositions and helps to revitalize Bitcoin’s developer community....
Inflation Explained: What It Is and Why It Happens
10.6.2024
While many are familiar with inflation, which indicates a decline in currency purchasing power alongside a general rise in the cost of goods and services in an economy, there is a common misconception that inflation is natural. In reality, it is largely driven by an increased money supply...
Liberty Dollar vs. Bitcoin: Why the US Government Shut Down One but Not the Other
8.6.2024
The U.S. government successfully shut down the Liberty Dollar, a private currency created by Bernard von NotHaus, while Bitcoin, established by the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto, continues to thrive outside governmental control. This discrepancy highlights the stark differences between...
An Introduction to Bitcoin Layer Two Solutions
2.6.2024
Bitcoin, the pioneer of blockchain technology, has faced challenges as its adoption has grown. With its original design allowing only seven transactions per second, the network often struggles with scalability, leading to high fees and slower transaction times. To address these issues, Bitcoin...