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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 ...
ELI5: Why can’t Bitcoin miners use regular computers?
This is a frequently asked, but still very relevant, question in the world of cryptocurrencies. There seems to be a permanent, and very heated, debate involving the future of B...
Cryptocurrencies and smart cities: The Future?
Futuristic novels by William Gibson, Bruce Sterling and other cyberpunk authors inspired a whole generation which dreamed of revolutionary concepts such as virtual cities, flying ...
Can Bitcoin SV scale?
Bitcoin SV has made the transition to (for all practical purposes) unlimited block size. You can now store any amount of data on the BSV blockchain, which raises serious questi...
Why do I need to join a Bitcoin mining pool?
The Bitcoin protocol is open. Its source code is available to everyone and anyone can adapt the original code to mine Bitcoins. If that's the case, then why do I need to join a mi...
ELI5 How did the original Shapeshift work?
The original Shapeshift was one of the most popular and innovative cryptocurrency exchanges. It has since been updated to a dApp that allows users to perform several cross-chain o...
ELI5: What is a DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization)?
DAO stands for Decentralized Autonomous Organization. It is a concept that stems from organizations being able to run based on self-enforcing smart contracts. Note: although th...
ELI5 What is cryptocurrency mining?
Mining is the process by which cryptocurrency transactions get verified. The process got its name from the fact that once a block is verified, whoever solved it will earns som...
DON’T use Paypal for cryptocurrency purchases [Early 2020 article]
November 2020 Update In late October 2020, Paypal updated their policy to allow cryptocurrency purchases. The payments processor also updated their Terms and Conditions to e...
Is it safe to transact cryptocurrencies using WiFi?
You're at a busy airport using public WiFi. Will hackers steal your Avalanche private keys when you send a transaction just before you board a plane? Can hackers access your walle...