Decentralized private networks offer the benefits of VPNs, but with additional advantages that exclude a central point of control. The internet has undoubtedly revolutionized the way we live. It has changed how we work, access information, travel, communicate and interact with each other. Along with it comes a greater level of freedom that we enjoy…
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Humanity is producing a staggering volume of data, but the processing power of chips cannot keep pace — decentralization is the answer. When it comes to computer data storage, it can seem like we are running out of numbers. If you are old enough, you may remember when diskette storage was measured in kilobytes in…
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Crypto continues to enter mainstream usage. Google Finance users can now get a quick rundown of the top cryptocurrency prices with just one click. Google Finance has added crypto prices to the finance.google.com domain. The section, titled “Crypto,” now appears in the “Compare Markets” category alongside conventional stock and currency markets. The section provides key…
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Baidu is reportedly planning to commercialize its chip technology by setting up a dedicated subsidiary backed by crypto-friendly venture capital firms. A global chip shortage is affecting various sectors of industry from gaming to automotive and cryptocurrency mining. Amid Bitcoin’s (BTC) ongoing bull run, the crypto mining industry became massively profitable. Many miners started aggressively stacking…
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With the simple implementation of timestamping and blockchain, the internet may become a safer and more trusted place. What was blockchain technology originally intended for? It’s generally presumed that it was created in 2008 by Satoshi Nakamoto as part of his white paper, creating Bitcoin (BTC). Since Bitcoin would be built on decentralized ledger technology,…
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With Web 3.0, users will not only own their data, but they will also be able to own and govern the platform their data is generated from. GameStop and Twitter are both a mirage and an iceberg — but don’t try tweeting that. Not because you won’t own the tweet (because you won’t), but because…
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“The possibilities of the NFT domain are endless,” said Jehan Chu. In a single purchase, Jehan Chu, co-founder of Hong Kong-based crypto investment firm Kenetic Capital, has bought the ability to issue a seemingly unlimited number of “NFT” subdomains on the Handshake blockchain. According to Kenetic, Chu purchased the .NFT domain extension for $84,000, or…
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Let’s double down on making crypto accessible and usable for real people. When Bitcoin (BTC) launched in 2009, it was motivated by the distrust of financial institutions and their fees and the inflationary practices by central banks during the Great Recession. Bitcoin was supposed to usher in an era of decentralization, financial inclusion and democratization. …
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The benefits of utility tokens could soon stretch beyond payment facilitation and governance capabilities. Cryptocurrencies are commonly known for being a store of value, but as the blockchain space continues to mature, utility tokens are being created that extend their benefits beyond mere financial gains. Scott Gralnick, director of global partnerships for ShapeShift — a Swiss…
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Monthly global searches for Bitcoin are reportedly 350% higher than in late 2017. According to data collected by Brad Michelson, a senior marketing manager at major trading and investment platform eToro, monthly global volume for Bitcoin searches in December 2017 bull run was lower than in November 2020. Citing data from SEO data provider SEMrush,…
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