In this post, I want to talk to you about a fundamental aspect of cryptocurrency security: wallets. As the crypto world continues to expand, users face a crucial question: how can they store their digital assets securely? The choice between a cold wallet (offline) and a hot wallet (online) can make a significant difference, especially …
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A few weeks ago, I wrote a post about potential crypto projects that could revolutionize global payments using blockchain technology. One of these projects is Stellar Lumens, a blockchain company founded in 2014 by Jed McCaleb, co-founder of Ripple, and Joyce Kim. Stellar stands out for its focus on global financial inclusion and building an …
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When I first entered the world of cryptocurrencies in 2018, like most people, I started with Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). At first, I had a strong aversion to Ripple (XRP) because it was seen as “the bank’s crypto.” However, in 2019, I was hired by a software consultancy firm that works with credit unions, …
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A few weeks ago, I wrote an article about the oldest and most recognized blockchain: Bitcoin (you can read it here). The initial idea of Bitcoin was to be a secure and reliable means of payment worldwide without intermediaries. However, over the years, it has been proven that Bitcoin is slow, costly, and requires a …
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Bitcoin, the first cryptocurrency, has revolutionized the financial world since its creation in 2009 by an individual or group under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto. Although it is presented as a digital currency, its technical foundations are complex. In this post, I want to explain how Bitcoin works in a simple way and explore its potential …
The Blockchain technology has been in use for several years, primarily as the technical foundation for all cryptocurrencies. Many people believe that this technology is a game between a few very smart individuals, millions of unsuspecting people, and certain criminals. A new technology brings with it certain risks that must be controlled and supervised The …
In my previous post, I explored DLT, focusing on its conceptual framework and the advantages it offers in real-world applications. Now, I’d like to delve into various use cases and the different types of DLT Types of Distributed Ledger Technologies Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLT) come in various forms, each offering unique features and benefits tailored …
A few months ago, I wrote a post about Blockchain and its significance within the cryptographic world. I aimed to present the basic notion of this technology without delving into technical details, but I missed defining something very important: Blockchain is part of the new distributed technologies known as DLT. Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) has …
In this post, I want to discuss a fundamental event to understand Bitcoin cycles and how they affect other cryptocurrencies. This event is known as the “Bitcoin Halving.” Bitcoin, the world’s first cryptocurrency, has an important pre-programmed feature: the reward or payment that miners receive for including transactions in a block on the blockchain is …
Everyone talks about cryptocurrencies, especially Bitcoin. There is growing interest in this currency and all the projects that make up the crypto world. At some point, the term “Blockchain” always comes up as the technology behind cryptocurrencies. But… what is blockchain? How is it formed or what elements make it up? Where is it physically …