How to Get “Forked Coins” From Bitcoin Forks
To get “free coins” from a Bitcoin fork, you need to have Bitcoin on a platform that supports the fork before the block height at which the fork occurs.
Ethereum (ETH)
Ethereum’s Ether is one of the top cryptocurrencies. The Ethereum network uses a smart-contract system that facilitates the creation of tokens, decentralized applications, and more.
The token native to this network is called “ether.”
This section contains articles on Ether, ERC-20 Tokens, and the Ethereum platform.
FACT: The ethereum network is used to create about 1/2 of all ICOs. This means many coins on the market are Ethereum based.
Hello Correction; Crypto Went on Sale in Time for the Holidays
Sometimes the cryptocurrency market corrects by 25% or more. Dec. 21 – 22, was one such time. From a positive frame, crypto just went on sale for the Holidays.
How to Give Bitcoin (and Other Cryptocurrencies) as a Gift
We explain how to give Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as a gift (for example, how to give Bitcoin as a Christmas gift or Birthday gift).
Binance Review and Referral Code (2024)
Binance is one of the top cryptocurrency exchanges. They have a wide selection of altcoins, low fees, futures, options, staking, and their BNB token even has its own Ethereum-like blockchain.
TIP: Consider Buying the Token After the ICO
There have been very few ICOs in the history of cryptocurrency where buying into the ICO netted a better price than one could have got on the open market.
Bittrex
Bittrex Global is a relatively popular crypto exchange. They were once also one of the more popular US-based crypto exchanges for trading altcoins. However, in 2023 Bittrex US filed for bankruptcy.
Investing Tip: Try “Coin to Coin” Exchange
You can trade one crypto for another and do a “coin to coin” exchange. If you have discipline and make good trades, it can be better than trading crypto for USD.
Coding Mishap Locks up Over $200 Million in Ether in Multi-Sig Wallets
Over $200 million in Ether has been locked inside some multi-signature wallets that use the Parity service. This occurred due to a few coding mishaps.
How To Create a Custom Token in MyEtherWallet (How to Add a Token)
To add a custom cryptocurrency token (such as a token from an ICO) to your MyEtherWallet, follow the instructions below. The gist is the same for all Ethereum wallets.
Proof of Stake (PoS)
Proof of Stake (PoS) is an alternative to Proof of Work (PoW) where mining power is based on how many coins a person holds. Essentially, new coins are created as interest paid on existing coins.