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Learn about Layerzero, a genuine solution for blockchain interoperability, promising to tackle key issues of security and liquidity fragmentation. This piece is a guest post by Blocmates. Blocmates is an invaluable crypto news and educational resource that offers clarity in the often complicated and jargon-filled crypto space. In this article, Blocmate’s Gaz takes a critical … Read more
Capitalism, in its purest form, is often misunderstood, mainly due to the presence of government intervention in today’s economies. The free market, which thrives on voluntary exchanges and limited government interference, is frequently mistaken for “crony capitalism.” This latter system sees heavy government involvement, often to the advantage of particular businesses or industries through subsidies, … Read more
Michael Saylor, the founder of Microstrategy, recently downplayed concerns about bitcoin confiscations, calling them a “myth.” He referenced Executive Order 6102, which compelled U.S. citizens to surrender their gold, to support his stance. However, historical evidence paints a different picture, especially regarding voluntary compliance. The gold confiscations of 1933 highlight why self-custody of bitcoin, rather … Read more
Investing in bitcoin (BTC) does not require buying a whole coin. Investors can buy fractions of a bitcoin, making it accessible to a wide range of budgets. This accessibility allows investors to explore a variety of strategies suited to their risk tolerance and goals. The following editorial explores seven distinct types of investment methods and … Read more
Bitcoin miners and artificial intelligence (AI) cloud providers, along with high-performance computing (HPC) operators, share an unexpected bond in their quest for computing muscle. As the cryptocurrency scene shifts, some bitcoin mining setups are finding fresh purpose in the fast-growing fields of generative AI and large language models (LLMs). A Closer Look at the Unseen … Read more
Before bitcoin took the spotlight, several digital currencies aimed to change the way we exchange value, but none could withstand the test of time. Ecash, E-gold, Liberty Reserve, and Q coins each had their moment, only to fall short in the end. This piece dives into their stories and uncovers how bitcoin, introduced by Satoshi … Read more
This piece is a guest post by Blocmates. Blocmates is an invaluable crypto news and educational resource that offers clarity in the often complicated and jargon-filled crypto space. In this article, author Gaz critiques Vitalik Buterin’s recent actions, while explaining the advancements in Ethereum scaling solutions like roll-ups, particularly focusing on “based roll-ups.” From Token … Read more
Until recently, the Bitcoin ecosystem hasn’t seen much development. Now it is rapidly evolving, with numerous projects aiming to enhance Bitcoin’s scalability and functionality. In this early stage, there are many methods being tried out to expand Bitcoin’s rather limited capabilities from sidechains to layer twos (L2). One of the more novel approaches is TRAC … Read more
This piece is a guest post by Blocmates. Blocmates is an invaluable crypto news and educational resource that offers clarity in the often complicated and jargon-filled crypto space. In this article, which was originally published in Q1 2024, writer Gaz of Blocmates thoroughly examines Fantom’s major upgrade, named Sonic. For more Blocmates content, read crypto … Read more
As October 2024 kicked off, the crypto market has remained steady despite a widespread dip on Tuesday. Since January, there’s been an interesting uptick in specific crypto themes, with artificial intelligence (AI) tokens, bridge cryptocurrencies, and meme coins outshining sectors like exchange tokens and store of value coins. The following editorial explores the top five … Read more
