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Crypto Regulations in Armenia
Armenia is a crypto-friendly country where many global crypto services are available, blockchain development and crypto mining have government support, and crypto terminals are seen on central streets. However, there is no regulatory certainty in the country yet.
What Аre Тoken-Bound Аccounts? ERC-6551
Token Bound Accounts (TBAs), also known as ERC-6551, is one of the significant developments in Web3. It turns NFTs into crypto wallets, thus expanding their use cases.
Ethereum Gas Refunds: Can You Actually Get Your Fees Back?
Ads about getting a refund of Ethereum transaction fees are widespread on Twitter/X. Even if you’re following a few crypto-related pages on the platform, chances are high you’ve seen such ads too. Posts about possible refunds started to appear after the Ethereum Merge upgrade, and are still very common.
How AI and Blockchain Can Help Save Endangered Animals
News about people hunting or selling endangered animals pops up every day, despite warnings. Business Insider researched what species are available to buy online. Shockingly, they found squirrel monkeys, exotic birds, several species of turtles, and many other animals listed on Facebook. These animals were available for purchase within just 20 minutes.
Web3 Job Market and How to Find a Job in Web3 in 2024
The Web3 job market saw massive layoffs over the crypto winter that started in November 2021. Prices of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies declined sharply causing market uncertainty, and making investors cautious. 2024 seems to change the sentiment.
Crypto Alliance That Sued Craig Wright: What Is COPA?
Cryptocurrency Open Patent Alliance or COPA is a non-profit organization founded in 2020. It is the biggest commitment to date for cryptocurrency patents (a form of intellectual property rights). COPA aims to encourage the adoption of crypto technologies and prevent the exploitation of patents by bad actors.
GPU Mining in 2024: Comparing GPUs with CPUs and ASICs in Mining
Miners provide computational power to Proof-of-Work blockchain networks to process transactions, create new coins, and ensure network security. The efficiency and results depend greatly on which devices they use. The most common types of crypto mining based on the used hardware are GPU mining, CPU mining, and ASIC mining.
Zombie Coins: Are Zombie Coins and Dead Coins the Same?
In the crypto world, zombies aren’t mythical. Thousands of cryptocurrencies exist in the market without showing much movement. You can spot zombie coins through crypto analytics platforms like CoinMarketCap and CoinGecko. When you read in the metrics “with a trading volume of $0” there, you’ve met a zombie.
Jensen Huang: The Rock Star CEO of Tech
Wearing his signature black leather jacket, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang (full name Jen Hsun Huang) is at the forefront of the AI revolution. According to Mark Zuckerberg, “He’s like Taylor Swift, but for tech.” The famous CEO founded NVIDIA at 30 and has successfully led it into the third most valuable company in the world.
NVIDIA Leads the AI Chips Market: Who Are Its Main Competitors
NVIDIA is the absolute leader in the production of artificial intelligence chips. Based on estimates from Wells Fargo, a 98% share in the data center GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) market belongs to the company. In March 2024, NVIDIA hit a $2 trillion valuation becoming the third most valuable company in the world.
Stand With Crypto and US Politicians’ Views on Digital Assets
Stand With Crypto is a US-based non-profit organization. It was launched in August 2023 by the crypto exchange Coinbase with a mission to unite the crypto community to voice their opinions on crypto regulations, communicate with policymakers, and influence legal decisions.
Top Universities Offering Blockchain Education Programs
Cryptography has been a major part of computer science. Therefore, universities worldwide have integrated it into their academic programs. With Bitcoin’s creation in 2008, cryptography has gained new meaning. New use cases and research areas appeared.
Biggest Crypto Hacks in Q1, 2024
Crypto hackers were quite active during the first months of the year. The total amount lost in crypto breaches in Q1, 2024 was over $336 million across 61 incidents, according to a report by Immunefi. Another $14.6 million has been lost in fraud cases.
What Is Decentralized Wireless (DeWi) and How It Works
Decentralized Wireless technology, also known as DeWi, is an alternative to the traditional mobile infrastructure. It’s a telecommunication model without centralized control. Traditional telecom service providers install large and small stations to distribute mobile networks.
What Will Happen Once All the Bitcoins Are in Circulation?
As of March 2024, 93.62% of Bitcoin’s total supply is in circulation. The very last Bitcoin will be produced in 2140. How will the ecosystem change after that? This article shares some theories.
Bitcoin Maximalism: Do We Need Only One Crypto?
Bitcoin maximalism is a critical ideology within the crypto community. It revolves around the belief that Bitcoin, the world’s first successful cryptocurrency, is superior to other cryptocurrencies created afterward. Bitcoiners believe: the world doesn’t need any other crypto.
Car Companies That Accept Crypto Payments
Official car dealerships worldwide have been integrating crypto payments into their operations. Now, cryptocurrency holders can use their assets to buy or rent cars from various car companies.
Gefion: Supercomputer Elevates Denmark’s AI Hub
A new wave of AI computers is coming. They have processors designed specifically for AI programs. This is a huge change in computation as AI offers new possibilities for individual users, governments, and scientific organizations.
Stocks or Crypto: How to Choose Your Investment Strategy?
How to choose between crypto and stocks for your investment strategy? Below, we outline the key characteristics of each class along with their differences, benefits, and risks.
Top 7 Crypto Movies and Documentaries to Watch in 2024
In recent years, many films based on crypto events have hit the screens. Among them are stories about major scams, crypto founders, market growth, and financial risks. If you’re interested in crypto and enjoy finance movies like Big Short and Wall Street, we’ve made a list for you.
What Is MEV and How It Impacts Blockchain Transactions
MEV (Maximum Extractable Value) is a key concept in the crypto industry. Often described as the “invisible tax” or the “dark forest of DeFi,” it represents a complex financial process. MEV is generated as a result of prioritizing transactions that pay higher fees. In this article, we will define what MEV is and explore its impact on transaction costs.
Quantum Attack Risks in Blockchain and Vitalik Buterin’s Proposal
In computer science, quantum computing is one of the fastest-growing fields. A simple explanation of the technology is that quantum computers work much faster than classical ones and can perform different types of tasks.
XRP Adoption State Ahead of the Ripple vs SEC Trial in April
The Ripple vs SEC lawsuit, which has lasted over three years, enters the trial stage in April 2024. It will resolve the question of whether Ripple’s XRP cryptocurrency is a security or not.
Crypto Trading Bots – How to Decide If You Need One
A crypto trader’s life is not easy. Market ups and downs happen in seconds, and constantly monitoring price changes to catch the moment to buy or sell isn’t realistic. A solution to this problem can be the use of automated trading tools.
What Is Regenerative Finance (ReFi)?
Regenerative Finance, or ReFi, is a solution of the Web3 space to fight climate change. This movement shows that crypto technologies can benefit the environment despite their reputation for high energy consumption.