• Alt coins,  Ethereum

    Avalanche: The Ethereum Alternative

    Cheaper and faster transactions make this programmable network very appealing

    Why Avalanche? Avalanche is one of the fastest growing networks in crypto. The network, which is powered by the AVAX coin, is more scalable and efficient than Ethereum. Avalanche is a type of network that is referred to as an “Ethereum Killer”. Ethereum is the second largest network in crypto, with a market cap of over $300 billion, second only to Bitcoin. Ethereum is a layer 1 blockchain, meaning other projects can be built on top of it. People have built games, DeFi swaps, and even other blockchains by using the Ethereum network. Ethereum has been around since 2015, so with seven years in the crypto space, the network has…

  • Alt coins

    Privacy in Crypto

    What makes projects like Monero and Zcash different from other networks?

    The controversy around these tokens Not everyone loves the idea of totally private transactions. Private crypto networks can be tools for criminals, money launderers, or darknet users to transfer funds anonymously. This Slate article from November about Monero is titled “The Bitcoin Competitor Beloved by the Alt-Right and Criminals”. Using networks like Monero is giving these types of groups complete anonymity. Naturally, governments are going to be mad at people making large anonymous transactions, it allows them to avoid taxes and commit crimes. In September of 2020, the IRS offered up to $625k for anyone who was able to crack the Monero network. The issue is, even if they find…

  • Alt coins,  Cryptocurrencies

    Two Important Coins to Watch for 2022

    BNB and MATIC look to make big strides in 2022

    The potential for crypto in 2022 is higher than it’s ever been. All signs point towards continued adoption throughout the year. Russia passing crypto-friendly legislation will place pressure on other countries to do the same. Companies like Walmart and Tesla are going to continue adoption of digital assets into their business’. Bitcoin, for the foreseeable future, still reigns supreme with its $826 billion market cap and continued accumulation from large companies and countries. Just because Bitcoin is still the most popular, doesn’t mean that there isn’t value investing in other assets. During 2022 we saw many tokens make parabolic leaps in price during the bull runs. Very few in crypto…

  • Alt coins,  Cryptocurrencies,  People

    Tesla Accepting Dogecoin Payments

    Select Tesla merchandise can be purchased with Doge

    Elon Musk’s tweet Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, continues to keep Dogecoin (DOGE) relevant through his latest announcement. On Friday, January 14, Musk tweeted “Tesla merch buyable with Dogecoin”. Following his tweet, DOGE saw a 10% increase in price. Only select items are available for purchase with DOGE, like the Giga Texas Belt Buckle or the Cyberwhistle. This isn’t his first time tweeting about the meme coin; he has announced SpaceX missions to be funded entirely by DOGE. He even has a pet Shiba Inu named Floki, which caused a stir on Twitter, and responded to a tweet about how he could be the world’s first trillionaire by saying “*In Dogecoin”.…