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10 Courses For Altcoin Mining on Udemy
Bitcoin mining is so 2018, isn't it? After Bitcoin's value burst, the ability to turn a profit from Bitcoin mining started to shrink. In fact, if you listen to many experts, Bitcoin mining is no longer profitable for independent miners.
By Iggy Paulsen7 years ago in The Chain
The 10 Best Cryptocurrency Trading Courses on Udemy
If you’re looking to get into the game and trade cryptocurrencies, it’s important to make sure you’re on the same level as other cryptocurrencies traders out there. You’ll need to know how to buy and sell Bitcoin on the cryptocurrency market and how to use long-term trading techniques. The technical analysis of this market can be difficult to understand, but with the online cryptocurrency trading courses found on Udemy, you’ll be on your way to trading and investing in no time.
By Morgan E. Westling7 years ago in The Chain
Who Invented Ethereum?
Luckily for those of us who use Ether or understand what blockchain technology is, this isn't a "who is Satoshi Nakamoto" situation. Ethereum is more open about their creator; namely, a 19-year-old developer named Vitalik Buterin invented Ethereum, or is at least responsible for the concept and part of the exectuion of it. Vitalik is an interesting individual, performing feats well above what anyone would expect from a person his age.
By Brayden Simmons7 years ago in The Chain
Top Courses for Bitcoin Miners and Investors on Udemy. Top Story - December 2018.
Anyone who says that trading stocks is difficult hasn't seen the pure insanity that is cryptocurrency. Whether you're a Bitcoin miner, a crypto trader, or someone who wants to make your own cryptocurrency doesn't matter.
By Skunk Uzeki7 years ago in The Chain
Why Are ICOs So Risky?
Many coin holders have become millionaires investing in initial coin offerings (ICOs), and yet government authorities are warning the public against taking what they deem to be such a risky investment. Some countries have even went to the extreme of banning ICOs altogether. So, why are ICOs so risky? There are several reasons why these investments would be considered such.
By Glenn Bushinski7 years ago in The Chain
10 Games Based on Blockchain You Can Play
The internet and has been changed by blockchain technology. No longer are we solely committed to making a quick buck or developing smart contracts for business ventures, as it is abundantly clear that the video game industry has benefited the most from blockchain technology. With the added security that allows gamers and other users to claim virtual objects (and have proof of those claims), the applications of blockchain outside of financial services continues to grow. As this technology continues evolving, the game industry will continue to benefit immensely.
By Brayden Simmons7 years ago in The Chain
10 Things You Didn't Know About Cryptocurrency. Top Story - November 2018.
Is cryptocurrency the future go-to currency? Should you invest in some type of cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin or Etheruem? What should one know about digital currency? These are the questions that frequently follow the never-ending conversation about cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency is receiving a great deal of attention from the widest variety of sources. The subject seems to come up all the time on the news, especially when investments are being discussed. Fear not; All of the questions and things you didn't know about cryptocurrency are about to be answered.
By Leila Parker7 years ago in The Chain
Reasons Why Bitcoin Will Make a Comeback During the Next Recession
There's nothing scarier than a healthy economy when it feels like it was just yesterday that we experienced the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression. Over the last year, many experts have warned that the current thriving economy won't last forever and that another devastating recession could be just around the corner.
By Roland Barnes7 years ago in The Chain
Virtual Currency Mining, Real Job Firing
One of my favorite, go-to clips as a management professor and consultant is a classic from the hit TV series, Seinfeld. This is when George Costanza is confronted by his boss over what he did on the job (we'll leave those details out here...), but pleads his ignorance on the matter and makes the case of his innocence simply on the fact that nobody had told him that THAT was wrong!
By David Wyld7 years ago in The Chain
Will Investing in Crypto Ever Be Safe?
With a current market cap of just over 200 billion USD, cryptocurrencies took the world by storm with a sharp surge in value across the board back in 2017. However, just like any other investment opportunity, investing in crypto also comes with plenty of risks that investors must learn to leverage to their own benefit.
By Leila Parker7 years ago in The Chain
10 Facts About Bitcoin You (Probably) Didn't Know
Do you know why May 22 is such an important date for Bitcoin? Do you know who created Bitcoin in the first place? Bitcoin is a titan among cryptocurrencies, with a storied history and a meteoric rise in value. It has been at the center of international scandals and political debates, and it has made fortunes for dedicated miners and programmers. There are, unsurprisingly, a number of interesting facts about Bitcoin that you should learn if you want to be involved in the world of cryptocurrency.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick7 years ago in The Chain
