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The Covid 19 pandemic made 2020 one of the most challenging years on record. Businesses were brought to their knees, forcing massive government bailouts through currency printing. Everyone wants to get back on their feet, especially now that vaccine rollouts are increasing. A good investment with fast short-term gains may be just what you may need to stay afloat. The recent rebound by many cryptos offers hope regarding making such gains. As such, various exciting crypto projects could be delivering…

The crypto-scape is constantly evolving. New features, platforms, and networks continue to enter the market weekly. While many of these new ventures are simply rehashes, some projects fully embrace innovation. These eight projects are reshaping the market and changing how people think about cryptocurrencies. ETH 2.0 Ethereum had a massive upgrade. The world's largest ecosystem has converted from a Proof-of-Work consensus mechanism to a Proof-of-Stake. The new Ethereum is faster, more flexible, and offers regular users the chance to secure the…

Ethereum 2.0 allows users to stake ETH and become network validators. However, staking on Ethereum is unique since every validator requires 32 ETH and needs to run and manage dedicated software 24/7. Substantial rewards can be made while staking ETH, but the responsibility is also coupled with penalties and slashing (complete removal from the network) in the most severe cases.  Ethereum 2.0 staking is quite daunting as stakers need to meet some hefty basic requirements. Not everyone can afford a…

If you have a glimpse of what's happening in the crypto-verse, you must or should have noticed that the crypto world is rapidly growing, and new, better options are introduced in the markets every other day.  It started with Bitcoin as the flagship crypto; thousands of new crypto assets have joined the market since then. Believe it or not, some crypto projects have even become exceptional investment prospects. But, at the same time, not all projects are fertile to investors.…

Diversification in financial investment is a process where an investor selects many different investment options in various fields. For instance, a general investor may invest some of his wealth in well-performing stocks, real estate, and crypto assets.  When diversifying, investors look at some of the best-performing, high-demand, and other assets that look like suitable investments for the future. Moreover, the investor often thinks about a particular investment's long-term or short-term maturation.  In cryptocurrency, diversification involves selecting different crypto assets with…

The shifting perceptions about cryptocurrencies have seen their increased acquisition as alternative investment vehicles. As is with other ventures, it isn't uncommon to find individuals spreading their holdings over a range of coins. Thus, given the diverse crypto offerings (currently, there are more than 22000 cryptocurrencies in the coinmarketcap) and volatility characteristic of this market, keeping pace with the trades could prove a challenge. In these circumstances, a tool enabling real-time market monitoring comes in handy. These tools are known…

The crypto market is a diverse ecosystem of projects attempting to solve various problems. While it's hard to argue against the belief that Bitcoin holds the crown as the originator, many new projects are worthy of praise. These new projects surpass Bitcoin's technical capabilities and provide investors with unique functionalities in the market. Here are the top 10 most important cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin.  Ethereum Ethereum was one of the earliest altcoins to enter the market. Since its inception, Ethereum…

As cryptocurrency grows and expands into the mainstream, its ability to disrupt banking and payments continues to be magnified, and crypto payment gateways are one of those ways. Crypto beginners see cryptocurrency as a store of value, and while it currently is a store of value, albeit volatile, this point of view is quite limiting. Instead, more emphasis should be placed on improving crypto solutions, strengthening security, providing liquidity, and improving DeFi than trading and hodling. The reason is that…

Cryptoeconomics is what makes blockchains exciting and different from other technologies. This element is notable through the creative combination of cryptography, computer science, networking theory, and economic incentives. Now, we can build new kinds of technologies due to Satoshi's white paper. Blockchain is a singular product of these crypto-economic systems that can accomplish milestones that these disciplines could not achieve independently. Bitcoin, Ethereum, Zcash, Binance coin, etc., are all crypto-economics inventions explicitly focused on building different solutions. This article aims…