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Each cryptocurrency has its own technological properties, appeal to buyers, and unique backstories. They are typically ranked by market capitalization because the value of a cryptocurrency reflects investor appetite. But behind the tokens, blockchains, and prices, there are more complex stories about each cryptocurrency. Nasdaq Inc. selected the top ten of the largest and most…

Table of Contents    Do NFTs protect the artists who create them? What is an NFT? Why were NFTs created? Are NFTs succeeding in their intended goal? Why pessimists believe NFTs will fail Why Anil Dash believes NFTs cannot be saved Why optimists believe NFTs will succeed Summing up: Who is right? Do NFTs protect the…

Parachains provide an original alternative to the current centralized internet infrastructure with its weaknesses. How does it works, explained by Alex Siman, founder of Subsocial, a Polkadot-based decentralized social network platform. The upcoming Ethereum London upgrade, along with the launch of Polkadot and Kusama’s parachains, has delivered a piece of good news to the crypto…

Don’t get the rug pulled out from under you, warns Oscar Gonzalez on CNET. Crypto pump-and-dump schemes are designed to take advantage of people while making some big money for scammers. They generally involve influencers who receive financial incentives for telling people to buy a certain digital coin in order to raise its value. Once…

What is mining? Mining is the process of creating valid blocks that add transaction records to Bitcoin’s (BTC) public ledger, called a blockchain. It is a crucial component of the Bitcoin network, as it solves the so-called “double-spend problem.” The double-spend problem refers to the issue of needing to find consensus on a history of…

With cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ether, and Dogecoin gyrating in value over the past few months, many people are looking at so-called stablecoins like Terra to invest in because of their more predictable prices. Terraform Labs, which oversees the Terra cryptocurrency project, has benefited from its rising popularity. The company said Friday that investors like Arrington…