A hard fork is used to describe a radical change in the Blockchain that leads to the replacement of an existing protocol, that invalidates or validates existing transactions or blocks.
This necessitates that all the parties to the specific Blockchain enforce a system upgrade to accommodate the new software protocol. So without any further ado, let’s delve into what a hard fork is.
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The performance of many cryptocurrencies in terms of price appreciation and growth in 2017 can best be described as stunning. There were even late performers: cryptocurrencies like Ripple (XRP) saw some good moves in December 2017.
As it is, many people want to benefit from the kinds of movements which were seen in cryptos such as Ripple, Neo, Zcash, etc. Who wouldn’t? Let’s delve into the best cryptocurrencies to invest in 2018:
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Cryptocurrencies and their underlying blockchain technology may be a simple topic to crypto citizens but newbies have a hard time decoding the basics.
Hitting the bookshelves to dabble in this technology is certainly recommended. However, the only way to stay ahead of the game is to follow prominent cryptocurrency influencers on common social media pages like Twitter, Facebook, Slack, Instagram amongst others.
Let’s take a look at some of the names worth following on Twitter and Linkedin.
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As Bitcoin reaches mainstream popularity after its meteoric rise in 2017, liquidity in terms of fiat currencies remains to be a concern for many individuals. While the main selling point for cryptocurrencies has always been their self-sufficient digital nature, it is no secret that they are far from realizing that goal in its entirety.
As such, Bitcoin ATM machines strategically located in urbanized areas across the world are common since they cater to the population that prefers to use them over online exchanges that are often obscure in terms of their functioning.
Without much introduction, let’s delve into what is Bitcoin ATMs and how do Bitcoin ATMs work.
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Cryptocurrencies were not originally conceived to be market instruments to be traded in the global financial markets. They were originally conceived as solutions to existing problems within particular ecosystems. Within the global financial sector, there exists an ecosystem which is concerned with cross-border payments and remittances.
These have traditionally been handled at the level of commercial banks and third-party money transfer companies. However, this system of global remittances and payments has been riddled with specific challenges. It is these challenges that have led to the conceptualization of a cryptocurrency known as Ripple (XRP).
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Transactions on the Blockchain are energy-consuming, and this explains the reason why Blockchain mining companies prefer low energy cost destinations. As a result of the gas requirements for each transaction on the Blockchain, it is important for stakeholders to know the attendant gas limit and price.
Let’s delve into what gas limit and gas prices for ETH transactions are without any further ado.
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Bitcoin is the single grandest financial experiment of the 21st century. A decentralized, global digital currency backed by cryptography; created and owned by the people, for the people, giving access to a global financial market to millions of unbanked people around the globe. Bitcoin price predictions are pretty interesting too!
“What percentage of your wealth should be tied up in bitcoin? A percentage that is equivalent to your understanding of how the technology works and your ability to absorb the risks it entails, which for most people is a small percentage”- A. Antonopoulos
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Hello fellow blockchain enthusiasts!
These are interesting times, and it’s a blessing to be here while it all happened.
Many of you are familiar with the analogy of Bitcoin and Email.
When the internet began gaining traction in the 1990s, email was the first application of internet technology, which was just a P2P network of computers and intranets back then.
So first adopters and newcomers naturally thought that Email was the Internet.
And then it blew up and grew to what it is today.
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If you’ve never heard about Andreas Antonopoulos, you’re missing out on one of the most influential voices in the crypto space. Andreas is considered to be one of the most trusted and unbiased sources of knowledge in an industry filled with shilling, fake news and all sorts of overhyped and misleading information.
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Faceter is a system which makes video surveillance smart, by giving eyes to cameras — computer vision, facial recognition, object detection and video content analysis, in real time. Most video surveillance systems are of little use, and therefore inherently inefficient since it is only possible to record data via videos and store video archives. They are therefore backward-looking and dumb in that they cannot, and are completely unable to react to a situation when it is actually happening in real time.
Faceter is the first decentralized surveillance system for consumers. Faceter makes video surveillance smart, giving brains to cameras, through enhanced face detection, object detection, and real-time video analysis. These features allow cameras to understand the situation and respond to it, offering much better security to all the customers.
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