#blockchain

Are you ready to put your blockchain knowledge to the test? Then answer this: what do Ethereum, Tron, Solana, and Polygon have in common? They all support smart contracts! Let's get to the bottom of their nature.

Knowledge is power, especially in the blockchain world. Understanding the technologies behind a cryptocurrency not only makes you well-versed in tokenomics but also helps protect your funds. When choosing a crypto, find answers to these questions.

The TON blockchain, having shown tremendous growth over the past quarter, is considered to be a next-gen project. We’re going to give you a quick overview of the core features of the network.

You’re one article away from becoming a crypto master! Last time, we discussed token supply and what it can tell us about the future of a particular cryptocurrency. Today, we’re going to cover another important side of tokenomics — token issuance.

Today, we give you a master key to the crypto world. With this knowledge, you will feel more confident and have the tools to identify the strengths and weaknesses of any cryptocurrency.

Don’t let yourself be deceived by a similar name — “digital assets”. Cryptocurrencies and central bank digital currencies (CBDC) are two fundamentally different concepts. In this article, we’re going to list the key distinctions.

In 2023, crypto has taken the world by storm: from kids to heads of state. What has been in the latest headlines? In El Salvador, schools have started to teach kids how to use Bitcoin. Donald Trump allegedly holds $2.8 million in ETH in his crypto wallet. Nearly one in five New York citizens owns crypto. We’ve selected the recent news that will help you understand how the industry will evolve in 2024.

Crypto has made a giant leap and become mainstream. Back in 2009, it was a concept understood only by tech-savvy experts. Today, people all over the world use it every single day.

In the 1980s many people were suffering from the so-called "computerphobia" — the fear of never-seen-before smart computers. Some early-day users even felt like they "could be replaced by a machine [or] become a slave to it". And what is the situation like today? On average, a person spends around 7 hours a day in front of the computer, and this number is growing exponentially…

Imagine that there’s an expert that knows about potential blockchain vulnerabilities and can warn you about them. What if this expert could also analyse the previous patterns and point out weak points of blockchain technology? Do you think this is impossible? Not at all. Recently, an AI-powered chatbot that can reveal loopholes in smart contracts has been discovered by the crypto community. Prepare to achieve exciting results!

What is the number one skill to succeed in crypto? Technical knowledge? Financial literacy? We take a stand for critical thinking. The recent story with Tether and the Wall Street Journal has shown the importance of the not-believing-everything-you-read ability. Even if it’s a trusted media with a 3.5 million audience and a 130+ year history.

Can you make cryptocurrency work for you and earn passive income? There are several ways you can try, but in this article, we will focus on “staking”. How does it work, and is it safe? What staking methods are there to try? Let’s find out!

In the crypto world, improvements are a regular occurrence. But things aren’t always as simple as updating an application on your phone. To make any blockchain-related changes a consensus must be reached – not an easy task in itself. This is when community members should decide which route to take, just like meeting a fork in the road.

What does it mean when we say blockchains provide never-seen-before transparency? Did you know that you can monitor the status of each processed transaction on a decentralised network with no involvement of a third party? This and more features are easily accessible via “blockchain explorers”. Let’s learn more about how they work.

For years, blockchain technology was limited to using miners to confirm transactions. Miners would solve complex mathematical problems by trying to find a solution as quickly as possible. Such processes were slow and extremely energy-consuming, resulting in large bills and heat emissions.

Do you check your phone almost immediately after you wake up? Do you scroll through the digital news feed before you go to bed? Most of us spend a lot of time online. The ever-growing needs and wants are becoming more complicated thus the Internet, also referred to as the World Wide Web, has to adjust to constant change.

Why do we see an increasing number of well-known crypto platforms switching over to Polygon? There are plenty of reasons. The so-called second-layer chain for Ethereum is designed to boost transaction speed, reduce costs, and retain Ethereum-standard security. Let’s find out why Polygon could become your next go-to choice.

Ethereum is a blockchain of the second generation and a giant ecosystem on which other networks and projects are built. Its main innovation is the ability to perform so-called smart contracts. In this article, we will consider what makes them “smart” and how Ethereum works.