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In an era of data breaches and regulation, it’s time our credit network got its act together. The Equifax data breach opened the eyes of millions of consumers around the world to the harsh reality that is our economic backbone. Why should companies like Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion be charged with maintaining our information and governing the terms of o…
Who would have thought that with the emergence of blockchain technology would come fame, recognition, and awards? Well, the art world has long been issuing awards to support freedom of expression and creation. However, the problem with many of these awards it that they are voted on by an exclusive committee, presenting potential conflicts of interest and/or…
Enigma is a crypto platform that’s trying to solve the problem of privacy on the blockchain. Using an off-chain network layer, Enigma gives blockchains access to much-needed storage, privacy, and scalability. Additionally, it employs what it dubs secret contracts, a brand of smart contract that gives users an element of privacy that’s not intrinsic to curren…
Launched in 2016, IOTA is a public ledger with no chains, no blocks, and no fees. Its name stands for Internet of Things Application, and instead of a blockchain, it utilizes a new technology called the Tangle. Its underlying currency is called MIOTA, and without any transaction fees, this network is designed extremely well to handle a large amount of microp…
A lot of things are happening in the world of blockchain and cryptocurrency right now, and no one can keep tabs on everything. VeChain is one of those projects which seemingly emerged out of nowhere and is now the 25th largest cryptocurrency by market cap. No one will deny that any blockchain-based project is of great interest to the world, although there ar…
Don’t get me wrong, Coinbase was a godsend when I first got into crypto, as it is for most fledgling investors. It’s painless to set up, it's user-friendly, and it offers a variety of payment options. But between the 1.49% fee for bank transfers and its 3.99% fee for debit/credit card payments, you might be looking for an exchange with lower rates. Well, you…
