In January 2019, a new cryptocurrency called BitTorrent Token was launched. Currently ranked as the 56th biggest coin on our list of top cryptocurrencies, the name might seem familiar to some. BitTorrent Token happens to be the official coin of BitTorrent, the popular peer-to-peer file sharing protocol. That's all well and good, but what exactly is … Continue reading Tutorial – What Is BitTorrent Token (BTT)?
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Tutorial – What Is Ethereum (ETH)?
Standing in second place on our list of top cryptocurrencies is Ethereum, or Ether, which uses the ETH ticker. With a market cap of just under $13 billion and billions of dollars of daily volume, Ethereum is one of the leading digital asset in its class. But what exactly is Ethereum, what does it do, … Continue reading Tutorial – What Is Ethereum (ETH)?
Tutorial – What Are Stablecoins?
Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies with built-in price stability mechanisms. While some stablecoins are backed by commodities such as gold, the majority of stablecoins are pegged to fiat-issued currencies such as the Dollar or Euro. Throughout 2017 and even until today, stablecoins have gathered a lot of attention for their long list of benefits. As such, we've … Continue reading Tutorial – What Are Stablecoins?
Tutorial – What Is MimbleWimble?
Bitcoin is the world's largest and most popular cryptocurrency, but its lack of privacy features, high fees, and long transaction times have made it the subject of much criticism. As a result, hundreds (if not thousands) of new cryptocurrencies have been created to offer a more competitive alternative. However, all hope is not lost for … Continue reading Tutorial – What Is MimbleWimble?
Tutorial – What Is a 51% Attack?
For the most part, cryptocurrencies are a very secure alternative to traditional financial instruments. As long as users take the proper precautions to store their coins - most importantly: using secure devices as wallets - there are few things that can go wrong in blockchain-based cryptocurrencies. This is thanks to the distributed power of the … Continue reading Tutorial – What Is a 51% Attack?
Tutorial – ICO, STO, and ETO – Token Sales Explained
ICO, STO, and ETO - Token Sales Explained In the traditional financial world, initial public offerings (IPOs) have long been a way for businesses to raise funds by selling off shares in their company. Initial coin offerings (ICOs), also known as token sales, are the cryptocurrency equivalent of IPOs - allowing cryptocurrency projects to raise … Continue reading Tutorial – ICO, STO, and ETO – Token Sales Explained
Tutorial – How to Spot Cryptocurrency Scams?
The cryptocurrency industry is full of money and enthusiasm, but those two things combined with the hard-to-trace nature of cryptocurrencies have made it quite the target for scammers, hackers, and frauds. Whether you're investing in a new cryptocurrency project or trading coins on an exchange, you may be at risk of falling prey to one … Continue reading Tutorial – How to Spot Cryptocurrency Scams?
Tutorial – What Is TRON (TRX)?
Standing at eighth place on our list of top cryptocurrencies is TRON, which uses the TRX ticker symbol. This digital asset has an impressive market cap of over one and a half billion dollars, with hundreds of millions of dollars of daily volume... but what what does it do, how does it work, and should you invest … Continue reading Tutorial – What Is TRON (TRX)?
Tutorial – How to Choose Your Cryptocurrency Exchange?
Whether you're an experienced investor looking to trade between cryptocurrencies or a newbie looking to buy your first coins, the easiest way to purchase cryptocurrencies is by using an exchange. However, there are dozens upon dozens of cryptocurrency exchanges out there, so which should you pick? In this guide, we'll give you all the information … Continue reading Tutorial – How to Choose Your Cryptocurrency Exchange?
Tutorial – What Is Ripple & XRP?
Sitting in second place on our list of top cryptocurrencies is XRP, known to some as Ripple. This digital asset currently has a market cap of over $13 billion and boasts a daily volume in the hundreds of millions of dollars. However, there's a lot of confusion surrounding Ripple - especially since the term is used to … Continue reading Tutorial – What Is Ripple & XRP?