No Contentious HardForks as Decred Evolves
Decred evolves with a stakeholders vote to make base layer UX consensus changes while avoiding contentious hardforks.
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Decred Announces Initial DCRDEX Integration into Decrediton Wallet
Trading volume has surpassed $210M since launch in October. Chicago, IL – May 27, 2021 Decred (DCR), a digital currency that emphasizes security and scalability, today announced the initial integration of its decentralized exchange, DCRDEX, into its Decrediton wallet. DCRDEX, initially available on the command line interface, has surpassed $210 million in trading volume since…
Decred Announces Launch of DCRDEX
“No DEX to this day has been solely created in the name of the public good, for the users of crypto in the original spirit of crypto. Having the ability to exchange cryptocurrencies with minimal friction, risk and centralization is crucial to the process of cryptocurrency adoption by the wider public and will substantially improve…
Mattereum Tech For Collectibles, Art & Luxury Goods is Live
London blockchain startup Mattereum’s revolutionary Asset Passports for asserting the digital identities of material assets have gone live, with authentication project Third Millennia leading the charge as first users. Fully featured Mattereum Asset Passports backed up with legally binding smart contracts for several iconic items have gone live on the Ethereum mainnet. These include collectible…
10 Interesting Facts About Bitcoin
Bitcoin is a lot more mainstream these days, and there’s a great chance that you’ve already got some satoshi squirreled away in a digital wallet somewhere. For those not familiar with BTC and the blockchain protocol, here are ten interesting facts that you may or may not know about this token. Satoshi Nakamoto There are…
Beginners Guide: What is Bitcoin & How Does it Work?
Cryptocurrencies are one of the most confusing topics currently. So, today I’m going to guide you on what Bitcoin is and how it works. If you have no idea what cryptocurrencies are, I advise you to check my previous article to get the general idea of today’s topic. If you’re looking for a good crypto…
What are Cryptocurrencies?
Today, in every conversation, the word cryptocurrency pops up. Cryptocurrencies are something everyone wants to talk about, but few seem to actually know what they are. Today I’m going to try and remedy that. However, before we dive deeper into cryptocurrencies, we must first learn their history. History of Currencies Back in the old days,…
5 Technological Innovation Trends to watch for in 2020
There is no denying that technology today has seeped into every aspect of our lives. Not only is it rapidly changing the world, but it’s also advancing towards making it a better place to live in. We saw various technological innovations in 2019 and we expect to see more innovations or the same technology trends…
Dissecting Blockchain: An Interview with Dennis H. Lewis, CEO & Author of ‘Behold the Cryptopreneurs’
After grabbing his book off Amazon and devouring it in a single sitting, I reached out to author Dennis Lewis in hopes of an interview. Whether it was my exceptional conversational skills, my glowing review of his book, his desire to share his knowledge, or a combination of all three, Dennis graciously accepted. While Dennis…
Banking Trends to Keep an Eye on – the Era of Mobile Apps
Banking, in one form or another, has been around for centuries now. Even if this industry suffered a few changes since the beginning, the core idea behind banking stayed the same. People now, same as centuries ago, want to make fast and secured transactions between each other. In the 21st century, speed is the name…
Can Fintech’s Security Questions Be Solved?
Fintech is rapidly breaking down old methods of banking, but at every turn many new technologies encounter questions concerning their security capabilities. According to a study conducted by cyber-security analysts FORTINET, 72% of financial institutions are concerned about the level of security operated by fintech companies. This is entirely predictable; banking is, historically, one of…