Cryptocurrency is a form of currency that is typically built on a globally distributed ledger called a blockchain. Everybody has heard of Bitcoin. If they hadn’t a few months ago, for surely they have now- primarily due to the success of Bitcoin’s value. However there are several cryptocurrencies operating in the market and are commonly […]
Blockchain Technology- what is it? Blockchain technology uses peer-to-peer technology to send payments or data from one entity to another without the involvement of a financial institution or other central entity. This is a beginners guide to what is Blockchain, however you may find the Blockchain ELI5 explanation worth a read. The concept and technology […]
Logic, not emotions. It’s easier said than done, but this is the key to surviving a bear market. The recent bear market in crypto may have seemed like an eternity. So you would definitely feel the heat if you’ve bought crypto at a high price and then see it lose it’s value day after […]
If you’ve recently invested in any cryptocurrency, then you’ve already experienced the typical psychology of a market cycle! But who better to explain it than Jim Carrey! If you invested in crypto, especially if you invested out of FOMO (fear of missing out) and at a high-price, then yes, it can be painful to watch […]
We all agree the energy sector has been a highly centralized and monopolised industry for a long time. Affordability, reliability and emissions-intensity have become core concerns for households and businesses. In most countries the supply and retail of electricity has shifted from fully government owned operations to a regulated, centralised, and privatised ownerships. The monopoly […]
Want to get your head around blockchain? Here is an ELI5 for What is Blockchain. Imagine a filing cabinet: It has multiple drawers, which you can continue to add over time You can have an infinite number of drawers in the filing cabinet Inside the drawer are folders that are carefully organised The cabinet is […]
ERC20 tokens follow a set of rules which need to be met in order for a token to be accepted and called as ‘ERC20 Token’. ERC stands for Ethereum Request for Comments. The difference between these tokens and a standalone currency like Bitcoin or Litecoin is that ERC20 tokens are compatible with the Ethereum network […]
Did you know… The first ever token sale was by Mastercoin. This coin still exists today… But do you know which one it is? The project officially launched on July 31, 2013. 500 people invested, sending a total of about 5000 bitcoins– worth about US$500,000 at the time.
Investing in crypto isn’t as easy as it seems. There’s a major learning curve if you do try using technical analysis, as well as the need to keep up with the latest news and trends. You could try the above, falling for hype and buying because of FOMO, or you could try reading these […]