Blockchain

What Is an IDO and How Can Your Startup Launch One

What Is an IDO and How Can Your Startup Launch One?

Alinda Gupta January 15, 2022

On December 31, 2021, decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem platform MRHB DeFi raised US$5.5 million through an Initial DEX Offering (IDO). The IDO allowed global investors to participate directly in the funding rounds with no third-party mediator. From raising capital through an Initial Coin Offering (ICO) to launching an IDO—cryptocurrency has made possible new ways for startups to raise money with fewer hurdles. Here, we take a look at what an IDO is and how your startup can get started with one.

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The Proof Systems of Cryptos

The Proof Systems of Cryptos

Kamya Pandey January 13, 2022

The global crypto market capitalization reached US$2.18 trillion in 2021. According to the Bloomberg Galaxy Crypto Index, the cryptocurrency market grew by 160% in 2021, which far surpasses ‌growth of conventional commodities. With such a booming market segment, it is only natural that people would want to find ways to make money from crypto.

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What Is Regulatory Clarity For Crypto And How Can We Achieve It

What Is Regulatory Clarity For Cryprto and How Can We Achieve It?

Alinda Gupta January 12, 2022

The cryptocurrency boom is well and truly here. However, when it comes to using cryptocurrency, there is no clear way of determining what is okay to engage in and what isn’t. After all, cryptocurrency is constantly evolving and keeping pace with this change is no easy feat. Regulating cryptocurrency is important, and some government officials have been working towards building some sort of a framework. Still, due to the dynamic nature of the currency.

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Why Are Bored Ape NFTs So Expensive

Why Are Bored Ape NFTs So Expensive?

Kamya Pandey January 8, 2022

Earlier this month, the owner of Bored Ape non-fungible token (NFT) number 3547, Maxnaut, made a disastrous error by listing the NFT for 0.75 Ethereum (ETH) instead of 75 ETH, which was how much Maxnaut wanted to sell it for. In doing so, Maxnaut lost US$250,000. The NFT was picked up really quickly, with the buyer paying a heavy gas fee of 8 ETH.

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Saro McKenna Invites You to Take Over the Metaverse with Alien Worlds

Saro McKenna Invites You to Take Over the Metaverse with Alien Worlds

Alinda Gupta January 8, 2022

This year has been an eventful one for Sarojini McKenna, the co-Founder of the NFT Metaverse Alien Worlds—a globally-acclaimed blockchain game. From creating an unparalleled community-focused game to growing from 10,000 to five million users within a year—Alien Worlds’ journey has been one for the books.

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Is India Regulating Crypto

Is India Regulating Crypto?

Sophie M January 7, 2022

India might be introducing a bill on cryptocurrencies—The Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill.
The bill states that lawmakers could vote on legislation that creates “a facilitative framework for creation of the official digital currency” issued by the country’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

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Best Crypto Wallets of 2022

Best Crypto Wallets of 2022

Alinda Gupta January 6, 2022

As the crypto sector relentlessly moves towards gaining mainstream adoption, it is very crucial to ensure that we have proper and secure storage for our cryptocurrencies and tokens. With crypto wallets, transactions become faster, easier and more secure.

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Top 5 Metaverse Tokens

Top 5 Metaverse Tokens

Kamya Pandey January 5, 2022

The buzz around the term “metaverse” has been growing exponentially ever since Facebook announced its name change to Meta Platforms, Inc., or Meta. However, there are many other companies that are making waves in this space. From a Shark Metaverse to Accenture’s metaverse-esque virtual office, the Nth Floor, the metaverse is redefining how we will engage with each other in the near future.

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Is Web 3.0 a Perfect Evolution of the Web

Is Web 3.0 a Perfect Evolution of the Web?

Kamya Pandey January 4, 2022

One of the technologies that has revolutionized the way we live is the Internet. Ever since it became accessible to the public in 1993, it has been evolving to meet the needs of its growing user base. As of this year, the average person spends 59 hours a week (or more than one-third of their life) on the Internet.

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Top 5 ICO Frauds and How to Identify Them

Top 5 ICO Frauds and How to Identify Them

Alinda Gupta January 4, 2022

While Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) have been lucrative for startups wanting to raise capital, they are not without their flaws. The lack of regulation often puts investors at risk. For instance, as of 2021, BitConnect, the offshore cryptocurrency lending program, duped investors out of over US$3 billion.

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The Environmental Impact of NFTs

The Environmental Impact of NFTs

Sophie M December 30, 2021

Crypto artworks released as non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have been gaining popularity in recent months. Many creators and companies have jumped on the bandwagon and released digital artworks of their own.

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Why Is There a Shortage of Developers in the World

Why Is There a Shortage of Developers in the World?

Kamya Pandey December 28, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic brought with it a technological boom. As more businesses went digital, apps and websites became more and more relevant to sustain effective business functioning. While the need for apps and websites is increasing, the number of developers to keep them up and running has decreased.

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What Is a Rug Pull in Crypto and How Can You Identify It

What Is a “Rug Pull” in Crypto and How Can You Identify It?

Alinda Gupta December 27, 2021

On October 26, 2021, a cryptocurrency called “SQUID”—inspired by the popular Netflix show Squid Game—was launched. Within a week, the token’s value increased by 23,000,000% to US$2,862, after which it came crashing down to nearly zero dollars as the developers pulled almost US$3.4 million from investors. It took five minutes for the token’s value to fall to nothing.

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Top 5 NFT Types of 2022

Top 5 NFT Types of 2022

Alinda Gupta December 24, 2021

NFT” has been crowned Collin Dictionary’s Word of the Year for 2021. After all, NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, have amassed a following like no other over the past year. So much so that the use of this abbreviation increased by 11,000% in 2021. Collins Learning managing director, Alex Beecroft, told the Guardian,

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