So you’ve got the crypto basics down and then you start to learn about Ripple… wait, what, it cannot be mined? Well, not directly at least. Ripple was designed to be used as currency through a centralised payment system. While this is its advantage, it is also the main…
Profitably mining Bitcoin as an individual is now a distant memory. As such, Litecoin, one of its closest cousins, sometimes referred to as the ‘digital silver’ (Bitcoin being the digital gold), should catch your attention. Before you start mining Litecoin, however, it is important to look at the reasons for…
Ethereum is the name of a network but more precisely of a blockchain. Each person who makes their own computing power available to the Ethereum blockchain receives ether (ETH), the currency of the network, in return. Therefore, when you mine Ethereum it means you earn ETH in return for an…
Mining is one of the ways to obtain bitcoins without having to buy or trade them with other cryptocurrencies. Mining BTC means you are at the start of the Bitcoin process, from the very beginning of when this virtual currency is created. So, how is it mined? What computer equipment…
Bitcoin mining is attacked as a particularly controversial activity in mainstream media for its supposed monstrous carbon footprint. However, this sector fascinates people around the world, including those within the crypto community, in part due to a certain opacity that shrouds it in mystery. Who are these miners and is…
Originally from Hong Kong, KuCoin is a Bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchange that is among the easiest platforms to use today. Its youth in the cryptocurrency sphere is compensated by the experience accumulated by its development team. They have been able to provide a service perfectly suited to crypto traders’ expectations.
BitMEX is one of the giants of cryptocurrency trading globally. It is a platform that is both intuitive and easy to use, but still requires some knowledge of the trading world. The way in which it operates is quite different from other platforms and can therefore be more complex for…
Looking for a secure and highly rated cryptocurrency exchange to buy, sell and trade digital currency? Well, Kraken could be the platform for you! Not only can you trade cryptocurrency for other cryptocurrency, but you can also use your pounds, euros and dollars too. So you are sold on the…
The Coinbase platform offers several benefits and is considered one of the biggest players on the market. It provides its users with an interface that is both simple and secure. You can buy, store and sell various cryptocurrencies such as BTC, ETH, XRP, LTC, BCH and XMR. In addition,…
In terms of transaction volume and the number of users, Binance is a big player in the crypto exchange space. Beginner and experienced investors alike are just as interested in mastering the platform’s tools so they can perfect their trading performance. So, how can you invest in AND trade on…
HyperCash (HC), Hshare or Hcash is a decentralised, open-source, but above all cross-platform cryptocurrency, which makes it one of the few cryptocurrencies designed to carry out transactions between blockchain-based and blockless cryptocurrencies – and all this from exactly the same wallet. Beyond its daring technology, investor interest in HyperCash has…
So, you have maybe bought some BTC and maybe even dabbled in a bit of ETH but you are more confident about cryptocurrencies and are looking to diversify your portfolio… Have you ever thought about Monero? Not being a top 10 currency means it is not as easy to get…
Regardless of how long you’ve been interested in cryptocurrency for, you’ve inevitably heard of Bitcoin, the world’s very first virtual currency. However, what about its little brother, Bitcoin Cash? Bitcoin Cash is a top ten cryptocurrency in terms of market capitalisation, but do you know the similarities and differences between…
There are increasingly less and less people in the world who have not heard about cryptocurrencies, and this is good news since they play an important role in online transactions. There are a variety of cryptocurrencies on the market including one called binance coin (BNB) – the utility token of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Having already talked about good practices managing email addresses and crypto exchanges, it’s time to move on! The long term storage of your bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies on the exchange platform where you bought them is high on the list of bad practices for managing your crypto legacy. As ergonomic…
If you’ve been informing yourself about Bitcoin mining, you’ve certainly heard of Bitcoin Core. The open source software was first released in 2009 by Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of BTC, under the name ‘Bitcoin Qt’. According to data collected in 2016, almost 90% of miners used the Bitcoin Core client…
Every cryptocurrency has specific characteristics, which sets it apart from the others. One of these characteristics is staking. Ethereum is one of the cryptocurrencies which you can stake with, however only since version 2.0 that was finally released in 2021. In order to learn more about ETH 2.0 staking, we’ll…
Online gambling first hit the scene at the end of the 1990s. Since then, things have changed a lot and now you can even play at an online casino with Bitcoin. There are more and more platforms out there that offer games with BTC. In order to get up to…
More and more people are looking to get their hands on some bitcoin (BTC). Some of these people believe that it is possible to get bitcoin for free. Unfortunately, this type of reasoning provides fertile ground for scammers who wish to take advantage of the greed of some to…
The purpose of this guide is to introduce you to the different options available when you want to sell BTC. This includes selling your bitcoin back into your traditional bank account, Paypal or another means of fiat money. If you decide to sell your Bitcoin online, you can do so…