What is Ethereum 2.0? Ethereum 2.0 refers to a set of upgrades to the Ethereum blockchain that will make it more scalable, more secure and more sustainable. Currently the network is secured using a Proof-of-Work (PoW) consensus mechanism in which miners compete to solve complex mathematical equations using computational power to secure new…
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The B Word: Much Bitcoin, Very Doge
‘The B word’ event took place yesterday and was aimed at encouraging institutional investors to adopt Bitcoin. The main focus of peoples attention was the hour-long discussion between Elon Musk, Jack Dorsey and Cathie Wood surrounding Bitcoin. There were many topics covered, so we’re going to briefly outline the highlights for anyone who…
Which Crypto Wallet Is Right For You?
‘Not your keys, not your coins’ is an expression often used in the crypto space and for good reason. A private key is a part of a wallet that is used to spend the funds held within it. Therefore, if you don’t hold the private key to the wallet that stores your funds,…
InterPop Block Party: How NFTs Are Transforming The Digital Art World
InterPop hosted an event called “Block Party” over the past weekend for the launch of their new NFT comic series “Emergents’ The Nine”. The event was held in an online interactive world that really brought back the pre-pandemic conference feel. The online world hosted on Topia allowed guests to explore, view art, attend…
The GBTC Unlock And What It Means
The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) is an investment vehicle that allows investors to trade shares in a trust holding a large amount of Bitcoin. This essentially provides a way for institutions to invest in Bitcoin through the stock market without having direct exposure to the crypto asset. The trust currently holds 654,885 BTC…
What To Expect From The Elon Musk-Jack Dorsey Event?
A twitter post by Jack Dorsey at the end of June sparked a conversation between Elon Musk and him. The twitter post was regarding the upcoming Bitcoin event ‘The B Word’, which aims to encourage institutional investors to adopt Bitcoin. Musk replied to the tweet “Bicurious?”, poking fun at the name of the…