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What Is Polygon Crypto – Your Ultimate Guide to the Ethereum Scaling Solution

For those wondering what is Polygon Network, you have come to the right place. Here, you will find a complete rundown of one of the most successful scalability solutions for Ethereum on the market. To this end, we will discuss the basics of layer 2 solutions, what they are, and why they matter.

More specifically, we will cover Polygon, explore the details on how everything works, and how it all interconnects with Ethereum. And finally, we analyze the benefits of Polygon for the environment if used extensively in the Defi and NFT markets. So keep on reading to learn what is Polygon, and how it can be used to create Ethereum’s internet of blockchains.

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Using NFT in eCommerce: Here’s What the Future May Look Like

Alan Daniel

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have become the latest obsession of the internet. Whether you are extremely online or rarely browse a social media site, it’s practically impossible to go through a whole day without the word NFT somehow making its presence known.

But NFTs are actually more than an internet meme or an overblown craze from the world of technology. When used correctly, they can give value to otherwise unappreciated digital content and smoothen out the problems in complex financial transactions.

In fact, they also hold the power to change the world of eCommerce as we know it. It’s all due to their highly secure technology and inherent qualities, which make these assets ideal for this extremely popular subset of online transactions.

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Polkadot Review – Your Ultimate Guide to the Blockchain of Blockchains

Ivan Djordjevic

In this Polkadot review, we take an in-depth look at one of the most promising blockchain projects in the crypto market. With our analysis, we try to help you get a better understanding of the Polkadot blockchain and how it works. To this end, we briefly explore its beginnings and delve deep into the tech that makes this project such an appealing premise in the crypto ecosystem.

In addition to the basics, we’ll also cover one of the hot topics of the blockchain industry at the moment – the Polkadot Auction system. This should allow you to understand how this next-gen blockchain can become the foundation for the Web3 we were all waiting for.

First things first, let’s start with the basics. What is Polkadot and how does it fit into the current blockchain ecosystem?

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The Rise of Ethical DAOs for a Sustainable Blockchain Future

Ivan Djordjevic

This article is the perfect place to learn about DAOs, their operational processes, and their pros and cons compared to traditional, centralized organizations. More importantly, we delve deep into the proliferation of DAOs as a tool to fight for a sustainable future. To this end, we will take a look at some of these organizations that want to create a better tomorrow for upcoming generations.

But before you are able to understand why DAOs can become an essential device at fighting climate change, let’s first demystify the concept of decentralization.

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How To Prepare for a Bear Market

Ivan Djordjevic

Investing during bull runs might seem like a piece of cake. But what can you do when prices start falling? Well, to begin, you need to adapt to the downturn, both mentally and technically. This guide will teach you how to prepare for a bear market that could be right behind the corner.

In our post, we explore the crypto market cycles, how and why they occur, and how to detect a market shift before it’s too late. We will also try to help you prepare mentally when everything seems to be going wrong. Moreover, we will provide some foolproof strategies to conserve your hard-earned capital. You will even be able to start making profits even though prices are plunging.

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MyEtherWallet vs MetaMask – Everything You Need to Know

Alan Daniel

If you have been spending time in and around the cryptocurrency industry for a while, especially in the Ethereum sub sector, then you most likely have heard about the names of MyEtherWallet and MetaMask. It is quite possible that you may have also used their services as well.

To summarize, MyEtherWallet and MetaMask are two of the most popular ways to store and access Ether (ETH) as well as other Ethereum-based tokens and cryptocurrencies, such as those created on its ERC-20 standard.

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Best NFT Wallets for Storing, Trading, and Collecting Digital Assets

Ivan Djordjevic

Eager to find out which is the best NFT wallet for your digital collectibles? This article will provide you with an exhaustive list of the best cryptocurrency wallets to store NFTs and efficiently participate in this growing DeFi niche.

So, if you are an aspiring NFT artist, collector, or trader, look no further. We will give you a good overview of the pros and cons of each solution on our list. This should allow you to choose the best NFT wallet depending on how you plan to use it.

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GiveCrypto Review – An Online Cryptocurrency Donation Platform

Bogdan Rancea

With the continuing progression of technology, we have reached a fascinating age where the digital world has enabled us to better serve the physical one. The ability to crowdfund online has led to projects obtaining funding that otherwise would have been dead in the water, showing the world that when we care about a dream, we find ways to make it come to fruition.

From a kitten card game to a movie production, the success stories of internet crowdfunding are far too many to count. However, the popularity of crowdfunding does not only apply to commercial fundraisers but even to charitable causes, as noticed with the website GoFundMe.com. On GoFundMe.com users can propose a cause which other users can donate to – be it a personal emergency or a non-profit in need of support.

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An Ethical Way to Sell NFTs as an Artist

Catalin Zorzini

This is a guest post by @justgoscha

Using NFTs to get some income as an artist is pretty daunting. What’s added on top is the heavy pushback from some of the art community online. In the following write up, I want to discuss some of the controversies surrounding NFTs, and then provide an ethical way of how they can be used.

There might still be better ways, so I would be happy if you provide your thought-out opinions in response.

There are known controversies surrounding NFTs. People claiming, it’s a Ponzi scheme, or the destruction to the environment it causes. With claims as high as one NFT burns as much energy as a 1-family household in a month. Depending on the NFT platform and blockchain these concerns are valid.

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Metamask Review – Full Guide to the Most Popular Ethereum Wallet

Ivan Djordjevic

Your very first prerequisite to getting around the world of cryptocurrencies will be a reliable and secure crypto wallet. To help you in this task, we give you this in-depth Meatamask review, with all the bells and whistles within. Here, you will learn about the basics of this crypto wallet, its main features, pros, and cons.

Additionally, we provide some best practices for storing and sending ERC-20 tokens and collectibles on this versatile wallet. And finally, you will learn how to add various other blockchains onto the wallet other than the Ethereum network. This includes two popular solutions; the Binance Smart Chain and Polygon (Matic).

Let’s get started with an overview of Metamask and a brief explanation of crypto wallets for those less familiar with the concept.

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