Cryptocurrency

New York Cracks Down on Fossil Fuels for Crypto Mining

Cryptocurrency mining often requires massive amounts of electricity, especially for proof-of-work chains like Bitcoin. That power sometimes comes from fossil fuels, which the state of New York wants to limit….

Corbin Davenport Nov 23rd

Cryptocurrency Is Having a Bad Time Right Now

Cryptocurrency has been heralded by some as the future of digital payments, without the overhead of a central bank or government. However, at least some overhead might be needed, if the past few weeks have been any indication…

Corbin Davenport Nov 22nd

Bitcoin Might Finally Be Collapsing, and That’s a Good Thing

Bitcoin was the first mainstream cryptocurrency, but its high price has ensured it remains popular, even as the technology behind it became more outdated and inefficient. Now, Bitcoin might finally in a death spiral….

Corbin Davenport Nov 11th

Ethereum’s Biggest Problem Is Being Fixed With “The Merge”

The Ethereum blockchain is home to the second most valuable cryptocurrency, the Ether (ETH), as well as many other cryptos and, more recently, NFTs. It’s also been a source of (well-deserved) criticism because of its high ene…

Arol Wright Sep 14th

How Decentralized Social Media (DeSo) Wants to Transform Your News Feed

Decentralized Social, or DeSo, is a way of social networking built on open blockchain technology without a central authority that owns and operates the network, creating new opportunities for how we can use social media and g…

Colin Brightfield Jul 20th

What Is Solana, and Why Is It Called an “Ethereum Killer”?

Solana is a high-speed and permissionless layer 1 public blockchain that is sometimes called an “Ethereum Killer” because it features cheap fees and fast transactions compared to the often expensive “gas” fees due to high tra…

Colin Brightfield Jul 1st

What Is Cardano’s Vasil Hard Fork?

One of the most popular smart contract blockchains will be receiving a much-needed upgrade. In early June 2022, Cardano’s founder, Charles Hoskinson, announced that the Cardano blockchain will undergo an upgrade dubbed the Va…

RJ Fulton Jun 17th

What is a Hard Fork in Crypto?

When a blockchain hard forks, a new blockchain is created from an existing one. Think of it like an off-ramp when driving on a highway: The interstate remains but a new road follows a different course….

RJ Fulton Jun 16th

What Are Fan Tokens?

Fan tokens are cryptocurrencies that allow holders to vote on minor decisions related to sports clubs, earn rewards, and have a shot at unique experiences like meet and greets. They can be used by any other organization to en…

RJ Fulton Jun 15th

What Happened to Celsius, the Crypto Lender?

The crypto market has been rattled again in June 2022 due to a groundbreaking announcement made by crypto platform Celsius. The company announced it would no longer allow users to withdraw, swap, or transfer account balances….

RJ Fulton Jun 15th

What Is a Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC)?

A wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) is a way to represent Bitcoin on the Ethereum blockchain. Bitcoin and Ethereum are the top two cryptocurrencies in the world, but they can’t normally interact with each other—hence the need for wra…

RJ Fulton Jun 9th

What Is Fiat Currency?

Currencies with no other commodity backing them are known as fiat currency. The euro, pound, yen, and other major currencies are all considered fiat currencies.

RJ Fulton Jun 3rd

What Is Yield Farming in DeFi?

DeFi promises to eliminate the need for banks almost entirely. Known as yield farmers, holders of a cryptocurrency can earn yields by serving the same role that banks traditionally did. Here’s how it works….

RJ Fulton Jun 1st

What Is an Airdrop in Crypto?

Blockchains and cryptocurrencies continue to challenge traditional ideas around finance. Project developers have leveraged these innovations by introducing new ways to market and advertise. Airdrops are one of these recent de…

RJ Fulton May 30th

How to Use Uniswap With MetaMask on iPhone or Android

Using Uniswap with your MetaMask wallet is one of the easiest ways to “swap” your favorite Ethereum-based tokens in a matter of minutes. Here’s how to do it on your iPhone or Android phone.

RJ Fulton May 28th

How to Add a MetaMask Wallet to iPhone or Android

MetaMask is a popular cryptocurrency wallet that you can download to your phone for free. Once installed, you can connect MetaMask to all kinds of DeFi applications (dApps) to easily send and receive cryptocurrency….

RJ Fulton May 24th

How to Install MetaMask in Your Web Browser

There are many different cryptocurrency wallets out there, but Metamask is an incredibly popular one. It’s simple and versatile. You can use it for NFTs, buying and selling tokens on decentralized exchanges (DEXs), or accessi…

RJ Fulton May 22nd

How to Buy Bitcoin With the Strike Mobile App

One of the simplest ways to buy Bitcoin is by using the Strike mobile app. Thanks to its use of the Lightning Network, Bitcoin purchases on Strike have a much lower transaction cost. Here’s how to use it….

RJ Fulton May 18th

What Is a DEX? Decentralized Exchanges Explained

A decentralized exchange (DEX) has distinct advantages over centralized exchanges. However, before using a DEX for all of your cryptocurrency transactions, you should be aware of the limitations.

RJ Fulton May 17th

The LimeWire Name Returns From the Dead to Sell Music NFTs

LimeWire was one of the most popular torrenting applications in the early 2000s. The original app was discontinued over a decade ago, but now the name is back to sell music-based NFTs.

Corbin Davenport May 17th

Crypto Token vs. Coin: What’s the Difference?

Tokens and coins are similar. The difference between a coin or a token may be a technicality, but understanding the difference can help you better understand how blockchains and cryptocurrencies function….

RJ Fulton May 16th

What’s a POAP? How Memories Are Being Transformed in Web3

“Proof of Attendance Protocol,” also known as POAP, is a digital bookmark for your life. They are minted as Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) to your account or wallet.

Colin Brightfield May 12th

What Is ApeCoin?

ApeCoin has recently captured the public’s attention like many other memecoins. However, unlike Dogecoin or Shiba Inu, ApeCoin might actually provide some real utility and be here for the long haul.

RJ Fulton May 11th

What Is the UST Stablecoin, and Why Did Its Price Fall?

The world’s largest algorithmic stablecoin is in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. TerraUSD (UST) was designed to track the value of the US dollar, but its value suddenly dropped in May 2022. What happened?…

RJ Fulton May 10th

What Is a Stablecoin?

Cryptocurrencies are notoriously volatile. Stablecoins promise a safe haven from fluctuating prices, but even they’re not risk-free. Here’s how they work.

RJ Fulton May 10th

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