Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum’s creator, is said to have taken inspiration from the pioneering cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, but had a huge ambition: to change the world. How did he propose to do this? By providing developers with the possibility of building decentralised applications on the Ethereum network. Let’s have a look at…
While Ethereum is (just a) little lesser known compared to Bitcoin, this cryptocurrency is still enjoying an ever growing success. Want to get your hands on some ETH? There are many ways to get your hands on ether, the Ethereum currency. One way to acquire ether is by exchanging it…
The Ethereum network is foundationally different from the Bitcoin network. Ether (ETH) is not intended to be used purely as a digital currency or store of value, like bitcoin (BTC) is. Essentially, it used to make the entire Ethereum ecosystem work. We assume you already know how to buy…
Many people dream of being able to earn ether without investing a penny in it. But is that really possible? If so, can you become rich doing it? And more importantly, how? In today’s article, we’ll see the different options available to you to try to get ETH without having…
This guide will have a look at the company behind the fourth largest cryptocurrency by market cap, Ripple, which specialises in low-cost global transactions. What is it and what are its goals? Defining Ripple If the inner workings of cryptocurrency are so special, it is because they do not depend…
The EOS project belongs to a third generation of blockchain and cryptocurrency. Its ambition is simple: to overtake Ethereum. During its ICO (Initial Coin Offering) it rode on an unprecedented wave of hype which meant that Daniel Larimer, EOS’ founder, could raise funds of $4.1 billion (£3.15 billion). However, was…
Do you want to buy EOS in order to diversify your cryptocurrency portfolio? If you would like more information about how you can buy EOS as well as a list of the exchange platforms where you can buy it on, continue reading! Buying EOS on exchange platforms: instruction manual What…
Litecoin is seen by some as an improved version of Bitcoin. Launched in 2011 by Charlie Lee, the cryptocurrency aimed to become a genuine means of daily payment for its users and just like its competitors, it relies on blockchain technology to achieve this. So what makes Litecoin different from…
Litecoin is a peer-to-peer internet currency that enables instant, near-zero cost payments to anyone in the world. Litecoin is an open source, global payment network that is fully decentralised without any central authorities. Mathematics secures the network and empowers individuals to control their own finances. Litecoin features faster transaction confirmation…
Cardano is a decentralised project led by Ethereum alumnus Charles Hoskinson. He took advantage of the craze around Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies to finance his own project. Hoskinson successfully raised $62 million (approximately £45 million) in January 2018 through an ICO (Initial Coin Offering). How has it fared since then? Let’s…