Why do bitcoiners say that “bitcoin is NOT crypto”, though?Cryptographyis a basic ingredient for all of the coins, right? And they all basically do the same thing, do they not? The technology behind might be similar, but bitcoin is much more than that. It’s an unique creature with...
How Do I Use a Bitcoin ATM?While each BTM is different, the buying process in all of them is basically the same:Choose “Buy Bitcoin” Scan the QR code of your Bitcoin address with the BTM scanner Depending on the ATM and jurisdiction, you may need to provide identification Enter the ...
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Non-Bitcoin cryptocurrencies are collectively known as altcoins and they are more or less based on the same idea of a decentralized digital medium for exchange. Their success depends on how much ‘cash’ (the total value of transactions) they have sloshing about the peer-to-peer network (i....
important, what it will mean for the price of bitcoin and how this halving cycle may be different to before. And we'll also get the latest on the future of crypto exchange Binance. And finally, whether Ethereum is the next cryptocurrency after bitcoin to be granted an ETF. So how...
Today, I stumbled upon an intriguing musing on the official Exodus Twitter account and thought I should turn it into a crypto blog post: "If Bitcoin and crypto were to completely disappear today (without any financial loss), what is one life lesson you would take from y...
Bitcoin price opened the week with a strong push to $66,300, but will bulls be able to maintain the current momentum? For the past seven months, a majority of Bitcoin BTC price rallies have been capped at overhead resistance, most recently the $65,000–$66,000 level where...
3. Processing power and profitability The biggest associated Bitcoin mining cost is the energy you consume in the process, whether it’s with a single rig or as part of a larger crypto farm. The industry’s overall energy impact has traditionally been an easy way to gauge growth, andThe Gu...
Strategies that can help you store bitcoin and other cryptos safely Here are 4 strategies that can reduce the chances your crypto gets stolen. 1. Choose where to store your crypto There are 2 primary options to consider: Store your crypto with a trusted custodian, or provide your own custody...
Bitcoin mining is the same thing but at a much larger scale. It uses cryptography, encryption, distributed computing, and technology to verify and secure transactions. Here are the main ideas behind mining that make it work. On Dec. 5, 2024, Bitcoin broke through the $100,000 price level ...