Blockchain

Common Crypto Scams and How to Protect Yourself Against Them

Nidhi Singh June 8, 2022

Cryptocurrency has become increasingly popular in recent years, as people have begun to realize the potential of this new form of currency. However, as with any new technology, there are always those who seek to take advantage of the uninformed. According to the 2021 Crypto Crime report by blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis, scammers conned victims out of US$14 billion in cryptocurrency in 2021, an increase of 79 percent from US$7.8 billion in 2020.

How Activists are Using NFTs as Civil Disobedience

Jumpstart Team June 7, 2022

Global popularity and interest in non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have reached an all-time high. Celebrities, from Jimmy Fallon to Reese Witherspoon, are jumping on the trend and clamoring to acquire their own NFTs.

What Are Literature NFTs?

Jumpstart Team June 6, 2022

In January this year, a post by the co-Founder and CEO of a web 3.0 media company, nft now, Matt Medved, went viral on Twitter. The tweet that reads “Literature NFTs will change the world” caused a heated discussion on the social media platform.

Is Terra Luna Dead? 3 Lessons for Other Cryptocurrencies

Alinda Gupta June 4, 2022

“I love chaos”, tweeted Terra Founder, Do Kwon, just a few days before his crypto crashed to zero. For him, watching companies crumble during the crypto crash was “entertaining”…until his own did, leaving him “heartbroken” and broke. Whether he jinxed or calculatedly brought this misery upon himself is yet to be ascertained.

When Movies Become NFT: What Are NFTs in the Entertainment Industry?

Lochlan Cheuk June 2, 2022

After entering the digital art, games and music industries, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have been making their way into the film and television space lately. Aside from preventing piracy and other intellectual property-related issues, NFTs reshape and accelerate the growth of the entertainment industry.

What is Virtual Real Estate?

Jumpstart Team May 31, 2022

Virtual real estate is booming, with sales topping US$500 million last year. In 2021, The Sandbox, the largest real estate metaverse, saw 65,000 virtual land transactions, totaling US$350 million. Meanwhile, Decentraland, the second-largest virtual world, saw 21,000 real estate transactions worth US$110 million last year.

5 Blockchain Powered Startups to Watch in 2022

Samiksha Jain May 30, 2022

Blockchain technology is gaining more and more popularity with each passing day. In just a few years, blockchain has transformed from an unheard-of technology into a buzzword that is being applied to everything, such as supply chains and cybersecurity. Many startups are harnessing the power of blockchain to address unique needs in their respective industries.

Crashing and Burning: Jack Dorsey’s First Tweet Ever Falls by 99% In Value

Kamya Pandey May 29, 2022

If you follow the non-fungible token (NFT) space closely, you would know about the NFT of Jack Dorsey’s first tweet ever. Dorsey sold his tweet to crypto entrepreneur Sina Estavi back in 2021 and donated US$2.9 million earned from the sale to the nonprofit organization GiveDirectly’s Africa fund.

Top 5 Most Valuable Meme Coins of 2022

Alinda Gupta May 26, 2022

Billionaires, including Elon Musk and Mark Cuban, have waxed eloquent about meme coins. These are digital tokens that started as jokes but have since taken off in value. Some even credit meme coins for helping cryptocurrencies, in general, reach a larger audience.

Why Crypto Markets Crash and 5 Ways Investors Can Deal

Alinda Gupta May 23, 2022

With more and more people holding cryptocurrencies today, the crypto crash of May 2022 has had severe financial consequences. Reliable currencies, including Bitcoin and Ether, met a terrible fate, as did stablecoins, amounting to losses of over US$300 billion.

What Is CateCoin and Is It Legit?

Alinda Gupta May 21, 2022

At a time when meme coins, like Dogecoin and Shiba Inu, are enjoying immense popularity, another cryptocurrency has been laying the groundwork to compete with them: CateCoin.

When Love Meets Tech – a Deep-Dive into the Matchmaking Industry

Kamya Pandey May 17, 2022

In the digital era, the internet has become a popular spot where people have resorted to finding love. By 2024, it is expected that global online dating services will have 276.9 million users. Whether it’s looking for love, a date or someone to hang out with or talk to, it’s obvious that people are actively seeking connections with other beings.

Are Smart Contracts Safe? Top Risks to Keep In Mind

Alinda Gupta May 16, 2022

Smart contracts are the digital replacement for the middleman. They are decentralized digital agreements between two parties without any intermediaries. Previously, you would require a third party to create and oversee an agreement; now, with some blockchains, you require none.

What Are the Job Opportunities in the Metaverse?

Kamya Pandey May 13, 2022

I’m sure no one would be shocked to find out that the metaverse trend has been picking up steam. Consulting firm Gartner has named “metaverse” one of the top five emerging trends and technologies for 2022, and it is expected to be worth US$800 billion by 2024.

What Is a Hardware Wallet and Do You Really Need One?

Alinda Gupta May 11, 2022

If you trade in crypto frequently, then you understand how important it is to keep your digital assets safe. One way to do this is by using a hardware wallet. As per a report, the crypto hardware wallet market is set to be valued at US$877.69 million by 2026.

What Are ERC Standards? Common ERC Standards You Need to Know About!

Kamya Pandey April 28, 2022

Ethereum is the second biggest cryptocurrency, both in token price and market capitalization, on the market today. It is widely used because, unlike Bitcoin, Ethereum is a network that has massive utility. NFTs and the entire space of decentralized finance (DeFi) were ushered in by Ethereum.