Exploring the Metaverse with Sandbox and the SAND Token
COVID-19 and the social distancing put in place drove much of our activities toward the digital sphere, leading to an explosion in investment and innovation by businesses striving to create the most immersive and engaging virtual experiences. The metaverse, as these virtual spaces have come to be known, was valued at $100,27 billion in 2022 […]
What is Ethereum? Getting to Know Smart Contracts
We see it happen time and again. The pupil becomes the teacher, the new kid on the block becomes the leader, eventually the little brother gets his own back. In the digital economy Bitcoin has reigned supreme from inception. If there’s one project that could challenge Bitcoin’s supremacy, it would have to be Ethereum, a […]
What is CBDC? A Guide to the Next Generation of Currency
As human society evolved, so did money, adapting to the latest technological advancements of the age. Thanks to the development of blockchain, money is now entering the digital age, first in the form of decentralized cryptocurrencies, before governments around the world latched onto blockchain innovation in the hopes of launching their own central bank digital […]
Debunking Common Misconceptions About Bitcoin
Despite its early successes, Bitcoin continues to have a fair share of skeptics questioning its existence. Some famous skeptics like Warren Buffet have even resorted to name-calling, labeling Bitcoin as ‘rat poison’ and worse. Misconceptions surrounding Bitcoin can stem from ignorance, from holding an anti-Bitcoin agenda, or simply from someone doing their due diligence on […]
Security Tokens vs Utility Tokens: Similarities and Differences
With the rise of blockchain technology, it can be difficult to keep track of the various types of digital assets available. Crypto and security tokens are two key players in the digital asset landscape. Both live on the blockchain and can be traded 24/7/365, yet security and utility tokens have distinct characteristics that set them […]
What is Decentralized Finance / DeFi – A beginner’s manual to DeFi
Financial services using public blockchains, such as Ethereum, is known as “decentralized finance.” With DeFi, you can do many of the same things banks do, but it’s quicker and doesn’t involve any paperwork or third party. This means you have the potential to earn interest, borrow, purchase insurance, trade derivatives, exchange assets, etc. It is […]
How to Buy and Trade Bitcoin Safely (Updated 2023)
As the digital economy has become part and parcel of our financial lives, so too has Bitcoin maintained it’s status as the face of the digital economy. (BTC) has seen meteoric growth in recent years. In May 2016, you could buy 1 BTC for about $500. As of February 2023, a single Bitcoin is worth […]
What is Bitcoin, and how does it elevate traditional finance to the 21st century?
Bitcoin is a revolutionary digital currency and payment system that has been gaining traction since its inception in 2009. It has become the world’s largest cryptocurrency and is considered the first successful application of blockchain technology. Bitcoin is decentralized, meaning it does not rely on a central server or government to keep track of transactions […]
What is Cryptocurrency, and how does it work?
Understanding cryptocurrencies will become more critical as we move more into the future. Over just the past couple of years, we have seen crypto change people’s lives; whether it’s paying through crypto, having more control of your assets, or even donating through crypto, it is essential to understand. Cryptocurrencies are essentially the same thing as money; […]
Blockchain Technology Explained
Blockchain is the technology that makes Bitcoin possible. The blockchain is a distributed ledger technology that maintains a record of all completed transactions and digital events between participating parties. Each transaction validates a majority of the system’s members. What is blockchain technology? Blockchain technology is a distributed ledger system that permits cross-network transactions. A blockchain […]