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An Ultimate Guide to Monero (XMR) Cryptocurrency

Most of the cryptocurrency projects available in the market today, including the industry leaders such as Ethereum and Bitcoin, have a transparent blockchain ecosystem. A transparent blockchain network means that anyone from any part of the world can easily trace and verify the transactions entered and processed on these decentralized ledger channels, ensuring utmost security,…

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Monero Mining for Beginners

Among new crypto traders who have just invested in their first Monero (XMR) coins, a good few may be interested in mining. Just like mining for any other cryptocurrency, Monero mining involves validating transactions on the XMR blockchain by solving cryptographic puzzles using a powerful computer. The first Monero miners to correctly solve a hash,…

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5 Common Misconceptions about Monero and Why They’re Wrong

Though the most dominant coins in cryptocurrency are currently those of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETC), one coin that’s quickly moving up the ladder of popularity is that of Monero (XMR). Founded in 2014 and named for the Esperanto word for currency, Monero is known for its open-source nature, fungibility, and high level of privacy…

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Classifying A Cryptocurrency: Security Or Currency Or Asset?

Cryptocurrencies are a global phenomenon known to almost everyone. Today, it would be extremely difficult to find any major bank, a renowned accounting firm, a popular software company, or a government that has not researched or published a paper on cryptocurrencies or blockchain. But beyond this popularity, there are many consultants, scientists, and developers who…

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How Darknet is Using Blockchain to Regain its Immunity

The darknet or deep web has a lot of misinformation about it spreading throughout the media in part due to alarmist pseudo-documentaries and fear-mongering from certain Youtubers. Opponents of darknet claim that it is a hub of illegal and corrupt activities such as money laundering, and trading of drugs, guns and even child pornography. While…

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Blockchain Predictions for 2018

Every investing related website and tv program has found a new favorite in the world of cryptocurrencies. With new investors anxious to enter the market to join the internet money revolution, 2018 looks like it could be the year the cryptocurrencies finally become mainstream. 2017 was an immensely successful year for cryptocurrencies which saw the…

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List of Active and Famous Cryptocurrencies Globally

2017 has been the year of cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin and Ethereum have seen 1500% and 4600% surge in pricing with no signs of stopping. Other significant cryptocurrencies to have seen similar or more gains are Neo (previously Antshares), Stratis, Bitshares, and Dash. Here’s a graph of major cryptocurrencies with the highest return in 2017 until immediately…