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Things That Could Make Bitcoin Crash to $1,000 or Less
Everyone who is talking about investing has started to buzz about Bitcoin. Once considered to be a strictly criminal currency, Bitcoin has become one of the hottest investments in the world—and it also helped spawn a number of Bitcoin alternatives that currently trade for as much as $1,000 per digital token.
By Iggy Paulsen8 years ago in The Chain
A Complete Dictionary of Cryptocurrency Slang
Navigating the world of the internet is no easy blunder, due in part to a multitude of factors, ranging from the limited amount of security and the various layers of ongoing traffic, to the unfolding effects of social media and the ranging dark web horror stories. Even more daunting, identical as it is to the real world, grasping the nature and dialect provided by the many wonders hidden all across the net is practically impossible; I’m not just talking about "LOL" or "#MileysBack," I’m discussing more inherent internet jargon, such as 4chan speak, algorithmic coding, pixelated messaging—hell, let’s even add the language of emoji.
By Ryan Epps8 years ago in The Chain
“Can Bitcoin Be Treated as a Fiat Currency?”. Top Story - February 2018.
This paper will seek to analyze whether Bitcoin, as a digital decentralized cryptocurrency, can be considered a form of money from a traditional economic perspective, and whether it may serve as an alternative to other fiat currencies. The article will split into two sections – the first will provide an explanation of the Bitcoin system, namely, its functions and origins; the second will provide analysis as to the extent to which it relates to the traditional functions of money. The paper will conclude with a summary of the author’s normative assessment of bitcoin as a form of money, and the risks its implementation as fiat currency pose.
By Leonardo Odinson8 years ago in The Chain
Is This the End of Bitcoin?
I woke up Thursday morning with several articles of interest to read, all about Bitcoin and the impending doom on the finicky cryptocurrency. How it went from $10,000 to $9,450 all in a matter of hours.
By Kylie Nebeker8 years ago in The Chain
Crypto Mining (FTC)
Having spent a long time poring over forums and searching through blog posts, I finally managed to turn my PC I into an entry level mining rig. It has taken a painstaking amount of effort for me to get to grips with what I needed to do. So I felt compelled to write a quick start guide for the aspiring crypto miner.
By L.R8 years ago in The Chain
Why Smart Contracts Will Bring Blockchain to the Masses
Bitcoin always had potential to be big, but not many people could have foreseen how big it has become. With the current trading price being as high as $10,000 on a normal day, it's clear that people can and do see the value that blockchain currency can offer.
By Skunk Uzeki8 years ago in The Chain
These Stocks Investing in Blockchain Are Dropping the Most Money
Ever since mainstream people began to learn about Bitcoin and other forms of cryptocurrency, it seems like the world has gone a little bit crazier. Nowadays, more businesses than ever before are accepting Bitcoin—and there are now even tax rules that surround the Bitcoin craze in place.
By Rowan Marley8 years ago in The Chain
Bitcoin Influencers to Follow Right Now
Bitcoin is one of the first cryptocurrencies in history and, to a point, shows the impact that social value can offer technology. Along with being a trailblazing piece of blockchain technology, it has proven itself to be an excellent way to determine the price of trust in today's market.
By Cato Conroy8 years ago in The Chain
Cryptocurrencies to Consider Buying Over Bitcoin If You Missed Out. Top Story - February 2018.
Right now, Bitcoin is one of the biggest things to ever hit the stock markets. Everyone is now trying to check out cryptocurrency apps on their mobile phone, researching to figure out whether the opportunity they found is a Bitcoin scam, and learning as much as they can about the world of blockchain technology.
By Riley Raul Reese8 years ago in The Chain