4 days agoThe Ethereum 2.0 Beacon Chain is here. Now what?Ethereum has been the second most valuable cryptocurrency for several years. Nonetheless, the Ethereum blockchain has been plagued by growing issues for several years. The network is being hampered by rising gas prices, slow transaction speeds, and limited scalability. …Ethereum5 min read
Published in The Capital·6 days agoTornado Cash Ban Sends Shivers Through the Crypto CommunityThe US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) decision to effectively ban the Ethereum (ETH) powered crypto blending service Tornado Cash has polarized the cryptocurrency community. …Privacy4 min read
Published in The Capital·Aug 5Soulbound Tokens: The Framework of a Decentralized SocietyWhat is our true identity, and by that, I mean the true, unedited us, as opposed to the person we may portray ourselves to be? …Blockchain4 min read
Published in Coinmonks·Jul 30Cryptocurrency Terms You Should Be Aware OfCryptocurrencies have grown from a curiosity to a significant force. From finance to technology, and culture. cryptocurrencies have crept into our civilization making them difficult to ignore. Despite their volatility, a wide range of players, from individual speculators to major financial institutions, have embraced crypto. …Cryptocurrency8 min read
Published in Coinmonks·Jul 27Why Wall Street Survived the Crypto CrashAs cryptocurrency prices fell and funds failed, Wall Street firms were able to avoid the worst by enforcing strict rules on risky assets. Retail investors were not as fortunate. Digital Assets In the midst of an ecstatic cryptocurrency market last November, analysts at BNP Paribas, compiled a list of stocks. …Cryptocurrency5 min read
Published in Coinmonks·Jul 26Common Bear Market Mistakes to AvoidBear markets in cryptocurrency can be harsh for inexperienced investors. The swings are generally much more violent than in traditional stock markets, with some coins dropping 90 percent (or more) of their all-time high values. Investors can make costly mistakes if they lack sufficient knowledge or are experiencing a cryptocurrency…Bitcoin4 min read
Published in Coinmonks·Jul 23Inflation, Interest rates, and the Crypto Bear MarketIn this article, I will give you data to help you understand the macroeconomic outlook and how it relates to cryptocurrency. Before anyone else, let me state unequivocally that I am not a macroeconomics expert. This article was written because there is simply too much misinformation out there, particularly on…Bitcoin7 min read
Published in Coinmonks·Jul 22What are Blockchain Node Providers? How do They Work?If you’re new to blockchain development, there are a lot of new concepts to learn about nodes and how they fit into your blockchain stack. What exactly is a blockchain node? Why is it difficult to run your own Ethereum node? What exactly is a node provider, and why do…Ethereum4 min read
Published in Coinmonks·Jul 20The Evolution of the MetaverseWhat does the Advent of the PC have to do with the metaverse? — When Facebook announced its name change to Meta, one of my favorite podcasters of all time, Ben Thompson, released an episode of Exponent. While Ben was skeptical of many metaverse champions’ claims, he did bring up a great analogy for Oculus in terms of the personal computer. Initially, the PC…Metaverse4 min read
Jul 18Artificial Intelligence — How Companies Benefit from ItArtificial intelligence is a badly overused buzzword. It is being used today in much the same way that big data was in its early days. AI comprises several technologies, including speech recognition, natural language processing, semantics, machine, and deep learning, as well as swarm intelligence. …Artificial Intelligence4 min read