Though crypto mining is associated with decentralized principles and non-renewable energy consumption, it’s going to become more centralized and environmentally friendly over time. Research from CoinShares shows that about 70% of mining is already happening with renewables. …Read more
We’ve all heard the surprising statistics about the world’s cryptocurrency mining demands on our energy: it’s on par with the amount of electricity Ireland uses in a year. …Read more
Last week, Facebook announced its own cryptocurrency called Libra. In this article, we are going to take a deeper look at Libra and what it means for the cryptocurrency space, as well as its users. …Read more
Blockchain technology is nearly magical.
It depends on a network of strangers scattered around the world, each with their own backgrounds and motivations, to transact and transmit value without any middlemen involved. Despite its disparate components, it still governs itself to be completely free of error. What’s not to love about such an elegant system? And furthermore, how does it work? …Read more
Bitcoin is the world’s most popular cryptocurrency. And with its 10th birthday, it has become more interesting than ever before. So, in that line, here are 10 interesting facts about Bitcoin – one for each year.
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