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How Proof-of-Work (PoW) Blockchains Work—A Technical Deep-Dive

Blockchains are the centerpieces of most decentralized crypto ecosystems, providing the safety, functionality, and spine for each. Proof-of-Work (PoW) is the original, oldest way of securing blockchains, with Bitcoin (BTC) being the most notable example who still utilizes it.

What is Bitcoin Halving and Why Should You Care?

Bitcoin (BTC) is the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market cap, yet, like every other token out there, it started its journey from scratch. Among many other aspects, its deflationary design was, and still is, one of the most significant powers that helps BTC preserve, and gains valuation over time.

What are DAOs, and Why Are They Important?

Decentralized networks also need some sort of governance, but it cannot be one that comes from the conventional, centralized space. Enter DAOs (Decentralized Autonomous Organizations) that fill this need like nothing else, and allow crypto ecosystems to thrive without the faintest chances of biased decision-making—read on to see how that’s possible.

Will Shiba Inu Skyrocket? SHIB Analysis 2022

Shiba Inu (SHIB) was the flagship token of the memecoin-craze that took place early 2021, producing incredible gains and unprecedented growth over a short period of time. Despite its ups and downs, some argue that SHIB still has a lot of potential, and so today we’ll take a look at how the token that has made numerous millionaires can skyrocket once more.

Weekly Crypto Market Recap 9

Last week the inevitable that so many awaited finally happened: the crypto market bounced back and showed the first positive signs in weeks. Not every crypto asset managed to close in the green, but Bitcoin (BTC), Cardano (ADA), Polkadot (DOT), and Axie Infinity (AXS) recorded really promising gains—find out about it all in today’s weekly crypto market recap.

Are CryptoPunks good investments? Daily NFT spotlight by Rain

Being on the top of any industry is a great achievement, let alone if that’s the notoriously highly competitive Non-Fungible Token (NFT) space. CryptoPunks was not only among the very first collections ever, but played a significant role in introducing the NFT standards we know today by being the go-to reference for many. Today, CryptoPunks are in the spotlight, so we’ll tell you everything about them, and try to see whether they are worth their often hefty price tags.

Stablecoins Explained—Are stablecoins safe, and what's their role?

The cryptocurrency market is known for its exciting ups and downs, which has deterred many investors from participating in this relatively new asset class. Stablecoins are a sort of cryptocurrency that intend to eliminate price fluctuations and can endure even the most extreme conditions—read on to learn all you need to know about these one-of-a-kind crypto assets.

Investing in crypto with lowered risk: The index fund of tokens?

Investing in and trading crypto assets tend to be associated with unmatched profits, but high risk levels, which prevent many potential investors from starting their journeys. However, what if there was a way to possibly lower that scary risk factor with a technique that index funds, one of the world’s most popular forms of safer investing, use? In this article, we’ll explain how you can give it a try.

The metaverse - Are We Building the Matrix?

The word Metaverse was the hot-new buzz word for 2021, and that has pretty much rolled on into 2022. The concept has drawn billions of dollars in investment, plenty of excitement, and a lot of confusion and concern over the idea. The Metaverse today is a lot like the internet in the 1980s, where there was a lot of hype and speculation on the future of communication, but very little of us knew what it would actually look like or how it would develop.

How to limit losses and maximize profits in crypto trading—Rain Diaries #3

Crypto trading with its tempting returns can often blind investors and make them do moves they wouldn’t even think of otherwise, like placing all their funds into one asset, or ignoring the risks involved. It’s notoriously hard to recognize when one is falling into the same trap, so today, we’ll explain exactly how to reliably limit your losses and maximize your profits when trading crypto.

Weekly Crypto Market Recap 8

Last week was mostly uneventful in the crypto market, with prices being relatively stable following a bloodbath ignited by Terra’s collapse earlier. Many analysts argue that in the near future, we might see a proper bear market unfold, which essentially means prices will drop over a longer period of time. This, however, does not mean that there’s nothing to do—in fact, such times are often even more opportunistic than when prices are constantly on the rise.

A Terra-ble Turn Of Events

The Dangers of Terra LUNA, UST, & Crypto Cheerleading Culture

The meteoric rise of the Terra ecosystem, coupled with cheerleading by key figures in the crypto community, left little room for vocal skepticism on Terras rise to the top. Negligence and lack of rigorous due diligence by the wider crypto ecosystem has put crypto participants and the broader Bitcoin ecosystem at risk.