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Why You Need a Bitcoin Wallet When You Travel
Bitcoin wallets might be considered a "techie only" thing by many people, but I disagree. I'm an average person who just happens to be a fan of blockchain technology—and I see the amazing potential that digital currency has.
By Iggy Paulsen7 years ago in The Chain
10 Things to Know About Cryptocurrency Culture
When cryptocurrency first came out in the form of Bitcoin, no one had any clue that it'd become as big as it has. As Bitcoin and other forms of blockchain technology started to become more apparent in regular society, people started to talk more about it.
By Skunk Uzeki7 years ago in The Chain
10 Apps That Let You Earn Cryptocurrency
Everyone loves the idea of getting little more crypto in their wallet—especially if they don't have to buy it. In the past, the only way to earn more cryptocurrency was to mine it. As apps and dapps become more popular, people are starting to look for more ways to earn crypto.
By Riley Raul Reese7 years ago in The Chain
10 Best Bitcoin Apps of 2019
2009 was the year when Bitcoin first got released into the world. 10 years later, here we are. Bitcoin is still king of the crypto world and it helped usher in a wave of blockchain technology, unlike anything the world ever saw coming.
By Iggy Paulsen7 years ago in The Chain
10 Problems With Cryptocurrency That Prevent Its Mainstream Use
You love Bitcoin. I love Bitcoin. We all should, in theory, love Bitcoin and blockchain technology—but we don't. Only 6 percent of the population invests in cryptocurrency at all, and even fewer are deeply active in blockchain.
By Rowan Marley7 years ago in The Chain
Why Bitcoin Works in Money Laundering
When Bitcoin first came out, it was the currency that was used primarily for drug purchases on Silk Road. It was a "criminal currency" that was used to hide wealth from the IRS, police, or really anyone who was involved in law enforcement.
By Skunk Uzeki7 years ago in The Chain
How to Mine Cryptocurrency on Your Phone
My friend Tony yelled, "You want to do what? On what?" Like myself, Tony was a cryptocurrency fan who wanted to make more crypto coins without having to make a fuss over it.
By Iggy Paulsen7 years ago in The Chain
Is Bitcoin Anonymous?
I remember when my friends wanted to order some ecstasy off Silk Road. We were ravers, and we were also flat broke. It was also in 2012, back when the concept of buying anything off the Dark Web was primarily taboo.
By Skunk Uzeki7 years ago in The Chain
How Silk Road Made Bitcoin a Legitimate Currency
To the casual observer, it's hard to believe that Bitcoin gained the success it now has. The idea of a digital currency, especially one that wasn't backed by the government, seemed ludicrous—if not outright insane. In most cases, the concept would be insane.
By Rowan Marley7 years ago in The Chain
10 Interesting Dapp Games You Can Play
Blockchain technology has a very unfair reputation for being dry, boring, and relegated to a "nerds only" status. It's a reputation that I really want to see change.
By Iggy Paulsen7 years ago in The Chain
How Blockchain Technology Can Improve Healthcare
If you’ve been keeping up with banking, cryptocurrency, health tech, or major investments, then you may have heard of “blockchains.” But what is a blockchain, and how is it making its way into the healthcare industry? Before diving into this subject, we must understand what a blockchain is and how it affects us.
By Ainsley Lawrence7 years ago in The Chain
Is Dogecoin a Legit Cryptocurrency?
Once in a blue moon, you'll hear about things that were invented on a whim that became incredibly important later on. It's rare, but it happens—and when it does, it makes the world wonder how things came to be.
By Buddy Brown7 years ago in The Chain