CloakCoin 2.0 Release: Introducing ‘Enigma’ anonymous payments
With the privacy (or lack thereof) of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency payments once again coming to the fore CloakCoin (one of the original, first wave of privacy-centric digital currencies) has…
A seller’s guide to using the Syscoin market as an alternative to eBay
For quite a while now, I have been saying that decentralized marketplace apps will eventually provide an excellent alternative to sites like eBay and Amazon. By using peer-to-peer networks rather…
Blockchain-Based Government Services: Electronic Government as a Service (eGaaS) [ICO]
A new blockchain platform known as ‘eGaaS’ is launching with the lofty goal of revolutionizing the way that governments provide services to their citizens. The name stands for ‘electronic Government…
DECENT Roadmap: From Crowdsale to Media Decentralization
DECENT is a new decentralized media platform due to launch early next year. The DECENT software sale begins in just a few days from when I write this article, on…
How DECENT plans to take decentralized media mainstream
Decentralized media applications have many advantages, which I have outlined in previous posts. But are these advantages enough to convert the masses and gain a wide audience? Many different projects…
A Beginner’s Guide to Mining Ethereum
The launch of the Ethereum network and its explosive growth has been one of the most exciting new developments in blockchain technology over the last couple of years. It has…
What is the most decentralized digital currency?
Decentralization is important to digital crypto-currencies; it is what ensures that they are secure and independent from any particular national government. The vast majority of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin are…
Ethereum Vs Bitcoin: The 2016 ‘Crypto-War’
Ethereum (Ether) has recently made headlines in the cryptocurrency industry as it hovered around and then pushed through the $1bn market cap milestone. Sidenote: For those not familiar with the…
6 of the Best Altcoins to Watch in 2016
What are the best altcoins for 2016? Please note: this article is starting to get a little bit old, please take a look at this year's post for the best…
Manual Coin Control: How to Stake More with ‘PoS’ Coins
When you are using Proof of Stake (PoS) coins, active coin control is essential to ensuring that you maximize your PoS rewards. If you do not use coin control you…