See Also
Bitcoin Blockchain to Database Sync Process (blocks_updater) [cypto.bi Toolbox]
After performing the initial database insert using toolbox/db/blocks_inserter, new blocks will be received from the network. To keep the database in sync after the initial bulk insertion, toolbox/db/blocks_updater should be kept running on its own terminal. Difference From blocks_inserter Although similar in structure, blocks_updater works differently from blocks_inserter (go here for details on blocks_inserter). For […]
Opinion: Our 2018 cryptocurrency portfolio: Events to look forward to and pitfalls to avoid [Feb 2018]
Few events have the power to make a cryptocurrency multiply 10X. Being widely adopted, becoming the standard in its niche, developing an innovative or very unique feature, having a great community around it – all these have the power to increase a crypto’s value many times over. But what are some possible catalysts for cryptocurrency […]
ELI5 Cardano Staking & Basic FAQ
In this article we look at the very basics of Cardano staking. If you’ve got any experience whatsoever with other Proof of Stake coins, then you probably don’t need to read this intro. Although cryptocurrency staking is a complex process, readers need zero previous knowledge in order to understand this text. Cryptocurrencies work in a […]
ELI5: Blockchains explained in simple terms
A blockchain is a database formed by a sequence of entries called (you guessed it) blocks. Blockchains have a special characteristic by which any attempt to modify one of its entries would modify the entire chain. It is, therefore, an immutable data structure, which stores blocks in chronological order of insertion. This makes blockchain a […]