This the second of my Crypto Jargon blog series. In this article I'm breaking down the following terms: ADDY Wire Crypto Wallets Public Key Private Key If you've seen the other posts on this blog, you've probably heard me use Addy or Wallet more than a few times... Well, Addy is, in fact, short for … Continue reading ADDY, WIRE, WALLET ADDRESS, Private and Public Key Explained
AML, KYC, 2FA, FAQ & QRcode – what do they mean?
Welcome to Crypto Jargon - these are a series of 30 videos I launched recently on my YouTube channel and I am now adding them to my blog.
Bitcoin Paper Wallet – what is it and how to create one
A paper wallet is one of the most secure ways to store your Bitcoin and it's simply a piece of paper that contains a Bitcoin (BTC) address and its corresponding private key. In addition, a paper wallet often includes QR codes and with the tool I use to generate these, there's an additional security option to encrypt your … Continue reading Bitcoin Paper Wallet – what is it and how to create one
What is Revolut and how it will save you money on your travels
In case you are not aware about Revolut - this is an online bank that operates just like the any regular bank but without the high fees and unnecessary charges. I have mentioned Revolut in previous posts here on this blog but mainly in connection to their Bitcoin and Ethereum buy/sell option on their phone app. … Continue reading What is Revolut and how it will save you money on your travels
12 Alternatives to Coinmarketcap.com
CMC - Coinmarketcap.com has been the go-to website for all crypto investors and traders for quite some time. It's a source for all the crucial info for any respectable cryptocurrency (if a coin is listed there, it is considered legit), with data ranging from market capitalization, trading volume, price change, historic performance, it also lists … Continue reading 12 Alternatives to Coinmarketcap.com
How to reset and restore Ledger Nano X to use as a previous device – step by step guide
You can actually sync the new device to be associated with the data from the old device and use it alongside with it. This way you can keep your Nano S at home or elsewhere safe while using the Nano X on the go and with you at all times since it has the wireless sync feature which makes it ideal for everyday usage.....
Ledger Nano X unboxing + complete set up guide (tutorial)
Ledger Nano are the most popular wallet device series to date. Their “S” model which was released in 2016 was the first hardware wallet that sold over 1 million units worldwide and now they come up with an upgraded version, the Nano X model which has some very cool improvements. It’s truly a One-Fits-All type … Continue reading Ledger Nano X unboxing + complete set up guide (tutorial)
Bitcoin Pizza Day — the facts.
May 22nd is celebrated all around the world by the crypto community as Bitcoin Pizza day. Here is why. Back in 2010 Bitcoin was still in its infancy and only known to a handful of cypherpunks who were mining bulks of without being able to do much with it yet. The white paper was released in 2008 … Continue reading Bitcoin Pizza Day — the facts.
Buy Bitcoin (and other crypto) in Kucoin exchange with a Credit Card.
How to buy Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin or Ripple with a credit card.
Blockchain-based Domains : decentralized, private, censorship-resistant
This week I met with the co-founder of a brand new service that is making a lot of buzz with the crypto community right now. And for a good reason. Imagine having your own name (or brand name) domain that is way more private and secure than the .com or whatever else we are currently … Continue reading Blockchain-based Domains : decentralized, private, censorship-resistant
WTF are Gigamegs? Calvin Ayre epic-fail, gets owned on Twitter
According to Calvin Ayre, this might be the next size in Bitcoin's scaling solution...
Trezor Model T Complete Setup and Restore Guide
I finally found some time to record an up-to-date tutorial on the latest Trezor device, the touch screen Model T. It's been quite a while since I've done a tutorial for the Trezor. Their first device was launched in August 2014 (by SatoshiLabs) and it was the world’s first Bitcoin hardware wallet. It offers a … Continue reading Trezor Model T Complete Setup and Restore Guide
Facts about Bitcoin Every Investor Should Know…
Today (3 Jan 2019) marks the 10th Anniversary of the creation of the first block on the Bitcoin Blockchain. Named the Genesis Block, it marks also the beginning of Blockchain itself, so it's a milestone in the modern history of money and the beginning of the decentralization model we are most certainly all headed towards. … Continue reading Facts about Bitcoin Every Investor Should Know…
CRYPTOCURRENCIES: A YEAR’S REVIEW (2018)
Happy 2019 everyone! This is one of my longer posts so if you're not the reading kind, skip down to the end where you'll find my video review of this content on my video podcast Crypto Corner (which is on Wednesdays on Youtube). With that said, I can begin my crypto review of 2018. If … Continue reading CRYPTOCURRENCIES: A YEAR’S REVIEW (2018)
What’s new on the Horizen? Crypto Corner 56
This is episode 56 of the Crypto Corner Podcast and my guest today was Rolf Versluis, co-founder of Horizen (formerly known as Zencash) — a very well-known privacy-orientated project. We discussed decentralization and how the prolonged bear market is affecting the developers and miners, the latest developments with ZEN and much more. To keep up to date … Continue reading What’s new on the Horizen? Crypto Corner 56
Will Bitcoin Have Another Bull Run?
I keep getting this question from friends and followers so I decided to address it in my latest episode of the Crypto Corner Podcast. Live-streamed on Wed. 12 Dec. 2018 In this episode: -Will Bitcoin have another Bull Run -Binance Chain and their new Decentralized Exchange Ready to Launch -XRP could be a security To … Continue reading Will Bitcoin Have Another Bull Run?
Is Bitcoin going to $1500?
In this episode: Video excerpt from Larry David's interview with Mike Mcglone for FUD TV Published on 28 Nov 2018. Mike McGlone's November Outlook Report: https://bloom.bg/2BBw9YF 🔑My Top hardware Wallet for Crypto Ledger Nano S supports all the crypto assets that represent 90% of the total market cap? (hardware, offline wallet) http://bit.do/ledgerNano Also, check out … Continue reading Is Bitcoin going to $1500?
Bitcoin Crash Report – Is this the End?
We started November on a positive note with the celebration of 10 years since Bitcoin's whitepaper release but we are ending on a more sombre note as we are experiencing the biggest bloodbath in the crypto market since the 2014 market donwslide. As it stands right now, we are in a 82% decline since Bitcoin's … Continue reading Bitcoin Crash Report – Is this the End?
Stable Coins – A Quick Guide
Stablecoins (as the name suggests) are digital assets designed to maintain a consistent price. They are a store of value like the money you’d traditionally keep in a savings account and not a speculative investment. They are stable in nature which typically comes from the backing of some alternative value (often pegged to a fiat currency like … Continue reading Stable Coins – A Quick Guide
Bitcoin Conspiracy
Since the beginning of 2018 we saw a massive decline in the price of Bitcoin and all the rest of the crypto market as result of the over-inflated, FOMO-driven hype of the late 2017. Partially, this was due to the necessary market correction that follows such a steep curve of the market but there's also … Continue reading Bitcoin Conspiracy
What is Changelly?
In short, this is a service that offers (almost) instant coin-swaps (conversions), in other words, you can easily exchange crypto currencies without the need to go through Bitcoin or a fiat currency. For example, if you have XRP and you want to exchange it to ETH, you can do that directly, without having to exchange … Continue reading What is Changelly?
Alternatives to Shapeshift for Instant Coin Swaps
We just learned today that Shapeshift - the most commonly used service for quick and easy "coin swaps" is imposing a registration (and accompanied KYC process) which was immediately met with criticism and opposition among the crypto-twitterverse. In short, ShapeShift's CEO Erik Voorhees admits, that the compulsory registration is a painful but measure, dictated by … Continue reading Alternatives to Shapeshift for Instant Coin Swaps
How to pay LESS FEES for Bitcoin transactions
Bitcoin fees have been a hot topic for quite some time now. Ever since the first major congestion on the Bitcoin network occurred back in 2016 we have seen many complaints and a hard fork that came out of the ongoing debate regarding scaling and reducing the fees we pay for Bitcoin today. There was … Continue reading How to pay LESS FEES for Bitcoin transactions
Beginners Guide to Binance Exchange
Binance is one of the top cryptocurrency exchanges right now. It's a Hongkong based company (soon relocating to Malta for its crypto-friendly approach) and since it launched a year ago it has been creating a lot of buzz in the crypto community. While the company is still fairly new on the market, it has managed to … Continue reading Beginners Guide to Binance Exchange
KuCoin Exchange – The Basics
Kucoin Exchange is one of the many cryptocurrency exchanges available for those in search of a modern and secure platform to trade on. It was launched in September 2017 by a group who had already built strong reputations at industry giants, such as GF Securities, Ant Financial, Youling, Jianbang Communication and iBOX PAY. Kucoin has a … Continue reading KuCoin Exchange – The Basics
How To Buy ETH – 2018 Guide
This is my latest video, up to date, exactly 2 years after my first one. In this tutorial I'm sharing the exchanges I use when I buy Ether (the currency of Ethereum) and hopefully this will help you in your first purchase. This is the list of exchanges I use: •Coinbase (fiat currencies : USD, … Continue reading How To Buy ETH – 2018 Guide
2 Bitcoin Debit Cards you can use right now (2018)
Many people are asking me how do I spend Bitcoin and what is the easiest way to convert it back to your local currency. Since the beginning of 2018 most users were hit by many regulators who restricted the access to digital currencies in an attempt to slow down the leaking of capital from the … Continue reading 2 Bitcoin Debit Cards you can use right now (2018)
BNB vs KCS : Two utility tokens to consider
There are many staking coins and various ways they reward their hodlers. Some require running a masternode, others require longer lock-in period of the coins or a higher amount limit. And then there are those with a simpler, more user-friendly strategy like BNB and KCS which share a similar model so it makes sense to … Continue reading BNB vs KCS : Two utility tokens to consider
Why you should register EOS addresses before June 1st 2018
For those who might have missed the memo, EOS is moving to its native blockchain from June 2018. Currently the tokens are Ethereum based, ERC20 type tokens and from June they will move away from Ethereum and will start their own blockchain. This means that we (EOS token hodlers) will have to do what is … Continue reading Why you should register EOS addresses before June 1st 2018
Privacy Coins
In the abundance of crpytocurrency projects out there, many are aiming to improve on what is currently lacking in the privacy sector. As more and more people are adopting cryptocurrencies, they begin feeling too exposed because of the public record they keep of all transactions executed. This is why we are talking about Privacy … Continue reading Privacy Coins
Crypto-Corner 