There’s more to blockchain technology than the coins cryptocurrencies generate. While valuable in their own right, these coins are only a fraction of the full potential of blockchain technology. The current possibilities are nearly endless. Here are 12 blockchain services in the works… #1 – Smart Contracts Smart Contracts are probably the most well-known use
What Is a Privacy Coin? One common thread about Bitcoin in the media is that it is a privacy coin. This faux sense of privacy has been believed by many in the past because of the public key. Many cryptocurrencies use public keys that are a complex alphanumeric collection of characters designed to designate a
While everyone’s curiously waiting for individual governments to step into the vast realm of crypto-assets with their regulations, specifically the much anticipated G-20 meeting, many people are wondering what other factors could also affect cryptocurrencies. Here are a few little-known factors that could affect crypto-assets in the second half of 2018: #1 – Development of
Bitconnect (BCC) reached the peak of its hype at the end of 2017 along with many other cryptos. Its unbelievably high rate of returns drew in an enthusiastic crowd, but behind those championing the crypto stood others who warned new investors to stay away from what they believed was a Ponzi scheme. When Bitconnect collapsed
There’s a lot of noise about the current state of cryptocurrencies and bitcoin’s recent price crash. Hacking, government regulation, and several scams have all contributed to Bitcoin’s current price drop. It’s been a rough first half of the year for investors… But looking at this trend can help us see where cryptocurrencies are heading in
One of the biggest questions with crypto-assets is, “How much can we really trust blockchain technology”? With cybercrime continuing to rise, we have to ask, how much longer can we continue to put our faith into centralized systems? Traditional “reputable” siloes of information are prime targets for hackers. But is blockchain technology any safer? Can