Money, at its core, is a technology—a medium of exchange that has changed fundamentally throughout thousands of years of human history. Our understanding of money is changing rapidly. From ancient exchanges of spirits to modern fractal monetary systems, it has reflected technological advances, social evolution, and our unending desire to...
Money expansion throughout history emphasizes the value of money in exchange, value storage and savings. From the earliest coins to digital currencies of today, money has been in constant evolution to fit the needs of society and leverage advancements in technology. In one incredibly brash move, President Nixon removed the...
The often contentious world of cryptocurrency discourse is divided on the issue. Just a few weeks ago, The Economist published a prophetic call for Bitcoin’s valuation to crash. Their analysis indicates that Bitcoin is highly overvalued. This statement has sparked a contentious argument between cryptocurrency proponents and traditional economic experts....
In addition to its environmental challenges, cryptocurrency is known for its extreme market volatility. Meme coins, propelled by these passionate online communities, can experience even greater and more pronounced swings in value. Last week, PEPE—the latest mega-popular meme coin—was in a confirmed bearish trend. This dip follows an overall correction...
Cathie Wood, CEO of Ark Invest is famous for her predictions, or should I say pre-cactions. Among Ms. Wood’s longer-term calls, her much-discussed prediction that Bitcoin will hit $2.4 million by 2030 certainly stands out. This roadmap vision has turned heads and caused a bit of a frenzy among investors...
Ark Invest analysts have even projected that Bitcoin’s price could reach a whopping $2.4 million by 2030 in their most bullish scenario. The underlying assumption for this projection is greater institutional investment and Bitcoin’s future characterization as a store of value. The analysis includes an optimistic scenario that raises the...
Gen Z is also increasingly relying on cryptocurrencies to buy their THC gummies, motivated by factors beyond convenience. This new generation, born between the late 1990s and early 2010s, are true digital natives. Even more important, they continually transact on these assets across all types of transactions. Their acceptance of...
Stablecoins are some of the most widely-used cryptocurrencies today. They’re uniquely positioned to be the bridge between traditional finance and the decentralized world. These digital assets are designed to maintain a relatively stable value against a given peg, such as the U.S. dollar. They’re hugely popular today in trading, payments...
We incentivize the utility and productivity of the cryptocurrency market’s notorious volatility and explosive growth potential. Despite Bitcoin’s dominance, thousands of other altcoins and meme coins are competing for attention and adoption. Kwame Nkosi, through BlockchainShock, intends to break down the potential of each of these emerging cryptocurrencies to shake...
Second, the world of cryptocurrency is ever-evolving. As this evolution continues to unfold, a new debate is emerging — how do you balance innovation with the underlying principles that have created the foundation for these digital currencies. This has ignited a contentious and vigorous debate within the Monero community. It...