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By: Michael Harding

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  • Building Blocks: Smart contracts – the groundbreaking feature of blockchain technology

    Building Blocks

    Blockchain’s ability to deploy “smart contracts” represents one of its most revolutionary aspects.

    Blockchain’s ability to deploy “smart contracts” represents one of its most revolutionary aspects.
  • Building Blocks: decoding crypto jargon part two: 9 must-know terms

    Building Blocks

    The world of cryptocurrencies can be daunting for newcomers, with its own unique jargon and technical terms. To help you, we've put together another list of crypto terms that every enthusiast should know. 

    The world of cryptocurrencies can be daunting for newcomers, with its own unique jargon and technical terms. To help you, we've put together another list of crypto terms that every enthusiast should know. 
  • Staking cryptocurrencies: securing the network and earning rewards

    Building Blocks

    When you put your money in a bank account, the bank puts that money to work - and gives you miniscule fractions of the rewards earned. In this article we’re going to show you how you can utilise your crypto assets to earn passive income in a low risk manner, keep 100% of the profits, all while being a positive contributor to the blockchain ecosystem.

    When you put your money in a bank account, the bank puts that money to work - and gives you miniscule fractions of the rewards earned. In this article we’re going to show you how you can utilise your crypto assets to earn passive income in a low risk manner, keep 100% of the profits, all while being a positive contributor to the blockchain ecosystem.
  • Real-World Assets on the Blockchain: Unlocking New Investment Opportunities

    April 22, 2024

    Have you ever wanted to invest in real estate, artwork, or commodities, but found the process too complex or expensive? Enter Real-World Assets (RWA) on the blockchain – a game-changing concept that's making investing more accessible and providing efficient liquidity for everyone.

  • Building Blocks: AI, Web3, and Crypto- Convergence is Shaping the Future

    April 15, 2024

    In today's world there are currently three technological frontiers that are poised to revolutionize the way we work, transact, and live: artificial intelligence (AI), Web3, and cryptocurrencies, in a term known as convergence.  As a professional, it's crucial to understand these concepts and their potential impact on your career and personal life.

  • Building Blocks: the future is multichain

    March 25, 2024

    In the rapidly changing world of blockchain, the future appears to be multichain. But what does it mean to be multichain, and why is it crucial for the growth and adoption of decentralized technology? Let's dive into the topic of interoperability and explore the solutions that are shaping the blockchain industry. 

  • Building Blocks: understanding the layers of blockchain technology

    March 18, 2024

    All good things have layers. There are layers in good food, layers in good clothing and layers in good technology.  Take for example a mobile phone. Here we have mobile networks, physical mobile devices, different operating systems and then the different apps available on the operating system. Each of these parts of a phone are layers: The network is Layer 1; the Operating system is Layer 2; and then App stores/apps are Layers 2/3.

  • Building Blocks: what is Bitcoin halving?

    March 11, 2024

    Lately, you may have heard reference to something known as the Bitcoin halving, or “halvening.” To the uninitiated, this might suggest splitting a Bitcoin into two equal parts and if that’s your first thought, you’re on the right track. However, to fully understand the meaning of Bitcoin halving we must first understand exactly how new Bitcoins are issued into circulation.

  • Building Blocks: Unveiling the mechanics behind bitcoin mining and Proof of Stake

    February 19, 2024

    In the realm of cryptocurrency, understanding the intricate processes behind Bitcoin mining and Proof of Stake (PoS) is crucial for navigating the digital asset sphere.

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