Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency that has been the subject of much debate regarding its status as a gift or a curse. On one hand, Bitcoin offers numerous advantages such as faster and cheaper transactions, increased privacy, and...

The maximum total supply of XRP is 100 billion tokens, all of which were pre-mined (created at launch) in 2012. Unlike Bitcoin, which has a gradual mining process, XRP’s entire supply was generated at inception, with no further coins to be...

The NFTX platform creates liquid markets for illiquid Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). A user deposits NFT into an NFTX vault and a fungible ERC20 token (vToken) is minted that represents a claim on a random asset. You can also use vTokens to redeem a...

A paper wallet is a physical document that stores the public and private keys needed for cryptocurrency transactions. While digital wallets and hardware wallets are more popular, paper wallets offer distinct advantages, making them a preferred choice...

The original proof-of-stake blockchain, launched in 2020, was known as the Beacon Chain. Before enabling proof-of-stake consensus logic on Ethereum Mainnet, it was created to ensure its soundness and sustainability. As a result, it coexisted with the...

A recovery seed (or seed phrase) is the ultimate backup for accessing your cryptocurrency wallet. Failing to write it down securely poses serious risks:

Understanding the fundamentals of Bitcoin mining will never fail you. Anyone with the necessary hardware and software can begin mining and improving the security of the bitcoin network. Even if you decide that mining is not for you, you can still...

When Pi Network finally launched its mainnet on December 29, 2021 - phase three of its deployment plan - it had to almost immediately issue a warning that "any party impersonating Pi Network or its founders to conduct a sale or listing is illegal,...

Before "The DAO" launched in 2016, early decentralised autonomous organisation (DAO) experiments were limited by technological and conceptual constraints. Bitcoin’s scripting system allowed basic multi-signature governance, but it lacked smart...

The price of bitcoin is predicted to be around $100,000 in 20 years. Another factor that determines the value of a cryptocurrency is its market cap. Ronnie Moas, a standpoint researcher, estimates that the total market cap of all cryptocurrencies...