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A Basic Summary of Cryptocurrencies
Introduction Cryptocurrencies are a novel form of assets brought about by the introduction of blockchain technology and secure unalterable coding methods. They are "digital currencies used to generate money and enable transactions". They are meant to serve as a medium of exchange by mimicking or emulating the conventional characteristics of money, which is portable, durable, divisible, and fungible. Cryptocurrencies' popularity surged towards the end of 2017 on fast-rising prices across the cryptocurrency market, which has since declined to and has remained below levels at least 50% lower than the peak achieved between late-2017 and early-2018. The article below describes the basics of investing and the mechanics of cryptocurrencies.
By Robert Cordray6 years ago in The Chain
LBRY: Crypto's "middle finger" to YouTube
With all the recent kerfuffles going on at YouTube's headquarters... we all wonder what is next for this platform. Channels are now at the mercy of the mighty figurative "ban hammer" hovering oh so close to their squirming heads. Channel strikes flexing the arm that is deemed worthy to hold the proclaimed hammer.
By James Crawford6 years ago in The Chain
How to Earn Free Cryptocurrency
For a long time, I didn't hop on the opportunity to invest in digital currencies because I simply didn't understand it. Coincidentally, I recently received cryptocurrency called lumens or XLM for... doing nothing, really. All I did was download a secure Slack-esque app called Keybase, and one day I opened up my laptop to find that I had received money.
By Milcah Halili6 years ago in The Chain
10 Reasons Why People Hate Facebook's Libra
Through Mark Zuckerberg's senate hearings about Facebook's privacy policies and data practices, and the recent announcement about the creation and release of Libra (a cryptocurrency that will allow Facebook users to perform financial transactions online), many people have many questions.
By Hannah McSorley6 years ago in The Chain
Calibra: Facebook's Crypto Wallet
In June, following months of speculative rumors, Facebook officially announced the development of Calibra, a digital wallet slated for launch in 2020. Along with the announcement of Calibra, which will operate as a subsidiary of Facebook, the company also announced the development of Libra. Facebook describes this as “a new global currency powered by blockchain technology.” These announcements mark a huge development in the world of cryptocurrency, as Calibra could potentially function as the first digital wallet that can be accessed by potentially billions of people across the globe.
By Daniel Rocha6 years ago in The Chain
Bitcoin Isn't an Anonymous Currency
On its surface, Bitcoin is a coin that seemingly subverts traditional financial conglomerates and governments alike since anyone can open a wallet without identification. In reality, it is a pseudo-anonymous coin that leaves behind a public paper trail that anyone can see, and cannot be erased from the blockchain.
By Jonathan G6 years ago in The Chain
What Is Cryptocurrency?
Cryptocurrency stands poised to take over the world, yet so few truly understand what it is and how it functions. With some experts claiming that crypto possesses the power to become bigger than the internet, it's time for everyone to pay serious attention. The future is here—and it's crypto.
By Altcoin Sidekick7 years ago in The Chain
What Is Facebook's New Digital Currency Libra?
No longer are the days that people are asking, "Is Facebook coming out with a cryptocurrency?" On June 17, 2019, Facebook announced its newest product, exactly that (a cryptocurrency), which they are planning to launch in 2020. The company seems to be constantly expanding. They were even called out recently by prior co-owner Chris Hughes, who stated that he thinks Facebook should break up its monopoly. He believes that the social media giant should be government regulated. However, Facebook seems to disagree, as it continues to expand in every possible way.
By Ringo Mendoza7 years ago in The Chain
Is Facebook Coming out with a Cryptocurrency?
Even though Facebook is a social media platform with a massive amount of users, to the point that their sign-in functionality feels like it's available on just about every website you want to register on, its popularity is definitely dwindling. While it's still a fine platform for sharing photos and chatting with old friends, people are looking at Facebook a lot more skeptically now.
By Roland Barnes7 years ago in The Chain
