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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
Cryptokitties Is Taking Over Ethereum
When people think of blockchain technology, certain things come to mind. They think of buying Bitcoin, trading digital currency, cryptocurrency influencers, and maybe creating decentralized apps.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in The Chain
What You Need to Know About Bitcoin Debit Cards
Bitcoin debit cards—say it with me. Bitcoin. Debit. Cards. It almost sounds traitorous compared to the criminal-ish, anti-establishment roots of cryptocurrency, doesn't it? Well, yeah, considering what Bitcoin was once used for, it does.
By Skunk Uzeki7 years ago in The Chain
11 Dapps Every Crypto Fan Should Know About
If you've invested in digital currency, congrats. You are one of the six percent of people who have jumped on the Bitcoin bus and started to see good returns for doing so. Most of us who have looked into blockchain technology love our blockchain portfolios—and that's great.
By Riley Raul Reese7 years ago in The Chain
The 5 Best Ways to Convert Bitcoin to Cash
If there's one thing that keeps people from being willing to invest in cryptocurrency, it's the difficulty that comes with actually converting your digital currency into real currency once you decide it's time to cash out.
By Iggy Paulsen7 years ago in The Chain
10 Cool Ways to Use Blockchain in School
I'm a firm believer that the best way to give kids an education is to show them things that spark their interest, then let them explore on their own accord. When it comes to things like art, sports, and English, it's pretty easy to get kids curious.
By Rowan Marley7 years ago in The Chain
What Lies in the Future for Blockchain? Experts Predict
Hundreds of millions of dollars are being poured into various blockchain investments around the world. Major companies such as IBM, JP Morgan, Spotify, and Eastman Kodak are already exploring various blockchain applications. So are governments.
By Stefan Ateljevic7 years ago in The Chain
The 10 Easiest Coins to Mine
If there's one thing that cryptocurrency users love, it's the opportunity to mine cryptocurrency with ease. I mean, think about it. When you mine cryptocurrency, you're pretty much getting cryptocurrency for very little work.
By Skunk Uzeki7 years ago in The Chain