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This is What the Bitcoin Market Really Looks Like: Smaller and Less Volatile Than You May Think

Bitcoin is the largest and most well-known cryptocurrency in the world, but it has a reputation for being immature and prone to manipulation. A new report by an aspiring Bitcoin ETF issuer tries to shed that reputation by showing that the market is more mature than it seems. This is a guest post by our portfolio …

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Blockchain vs. Cryptocurrency: Let’s Unpack the Actual Difference

“Blockchain” and “cryptocurrency” are hot buzzwords often used in tandem. Yet even the tech-savvy conflate these technologies. So let’s unpack the difference and get back to the basics. Guest post by ZenLedger Our DecentraNet team has been in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space since 2014. As professional advisors in the space for over two years, we …

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Blockchain Consensus Algorithms Don’t Have to Be Confusing: PoA, PoWeight, BFT, and DAG (Part 2)

Blockchain technology is a significant technological advancement. Decentralized, peer-to-peer systems are only possible due to consensus algorithms. But what do these consensus mechanisms do, how do they work, and what makes them different? Here’s Part 2 of our series covering all you need to know.   Previously, we published Part 1 of this series (Blockchain …

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Meet Our Advisory Team: Nick Sullivan, Heart-Centered Serial Tech Founder Extraordinaire

DecentraNet continues to expand our advisory team. We’re stoked to welcome Nick Sullivan, a talented, versatile, and heart-centered serial technology entrepreneur. AUSTIN, TEXAS — August 29, 2019 — DecentraNet is pleased to announce our advisory partnership with Nick Sullivan, a heart-centered technology leader with a legacy of supporting collaboration, innovation, and passionate and fun work …

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The Future of Gaming: Get Ready for Tokenizing Ownership and Trade in the Digital World

Tokenizing gaming draws parallels with traditional card games such as Magic the Gathering, or digital based card games like Hearthstone. Since the initial coin offering (ICO) mania of 2017, many people involved in the blockchain space became familiar with the concept of a utility token. In short, utility tokens are units of account that can be used to …

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The Revolution is Now: How “DeFi” is Rocking the Global Financial System

Conventional financial tools built on the blockchain are sparking a blossoming, explosive ecosystem to challenge legacy finance. Here’s why. TL;DR HIGHLIGHTS DeFi is essentially just conventional financial tools built on a blockchain One of the most active sectors of blockchain in 2019 Advances in blockchain technology and a clearer regulatory environment have set conditions for an explosion …

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Security First: How to Protect Your Crypto from These 3 Common Attacks

Cryptocurrencies have evolved from an obscure side project to a multi-billion dollar alternative asset class over the past decade. Understand the top three most common attacks and steps that you can take to protect yourself. While the blockchain was designed for secure transactions, the immutable and online nature of the technology makes it an attractive target for …

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The Future of Gaming: Get Ready for Tokenizing Ownership and Trade in the Digital World

Tokenizing gaming draws parallels with traditional card games such as Magic the Gathering, or digital based card games like Hearthstone. Since the initial coin offering (ICO) mania of 2017, many people involved in the blockchain space became familiar with the concept of a utility token. In short, utility tokens are units of account that can be used to …

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What You Need to Know: The Past, the Present and the Future of Stablecoins

Stablecoins are a type of cryptocurrency which keep their value at a constant ‘peg’, usually a 1:1 ratio with another asset such as a traditional fiat currency. Here’s why this is important.   Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies designed to minimize the volatility of the price of the stablecoin, relative to some “stable” asset or basket of …

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