Full nodes are vital for the Bitcoin network to remain functional. While they secure the network against both internal and external threats, full nodes are responsible for maintaining the Bitcoin blockchain with an outstanding 99.986% uptime. Last week, we explored the basics about full...
Full nodes are vital for the Bitcoin network to remain functional. While they secure the network against both internal and external threats, full nodes are responsible for maintaining the Bitcoin blockchain with an outstanding 99.986% uptime. Last week, we explored the basics about full...
When thinking about the value of Bitcoin, or any other cryptocurrency for that matter, it is important to take the network effect into account. A network effect is when a product or service becomes more valuable as more people use it. Since blockchains and money essentially organise...
When it comes to DeFi, there are two major areas of competition to look out for. Firstly, at the core layer a fierce battle is taking place to take market share away from Ethereum as a base smart contract platform – against this, we can see equally important work being done around...
Over the past few months, DeFi has expanded rapidly with more and more projects going live offering new decentralised financial products to more people. While the developments are exciting, the vast array of financial services across multiple decentralized apps is becoming increasingly...
In this article, we will be looking at the ascending wedge formation. Ascending wedge formations (AWs) are commonly found within cryptocurrencies, although they are typically considered bearish formations. Below we can see an example of an AW. AW drawing AWs in-depth Pre – trend AWs...
What is the TBFE? TBFEs are used widely among traders, with their primary purpose to find support and resistance levels. The TBFE tool works through the use of the Fibonacci ratio. Fibonacci’s ratio is devised from the Fibonacci sequence: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34 etc. Each...
BWFAs are commonly used drawings within technical analysis. There are two main types of BWFs which are often used among cryptocurrency traders. These are the ascending BWF(A) and the descending BWF(D). Below we can see an example of an ascending BWF. In this article, we will be solely...
In this article we will be looking at a potential trading indicator set up based on the EMA ribbons. If you want to refresh yourself on the AAX custom EMA ribbon indicator then check our previous article. Before proceeding with this article, we recommend that you watch the video on the...
What is Qtum (QTUM)? Qtum (pronounced Quantum) is an open-source value transfer platform that focuses on mobile decentralized apps or dApps. It technically functions as a bridge between Bitcoin and Ethereum functionalities: Bitcoin was designed to be a value transfer program, while...
What is LINK? Chainlink is a blockchain project that aims to build bridges between payment services like PayPal and Visa, banks like HSBC and Wells Fargo, and blockchains like Ethereum and Bitcoin. It was created in 2015, and its ERC-20 LINK tokens were offered to the public during an...
What is Dock (DOCK)? Operating on the Ethereum blockchain, Dock.io is a decentralized data exchange protocol that lets people connect their profiles, reputations, and experiences across the web with privacy and security. In its initial use case model, the company envisions itself as...
What is Kyber Network (KNC)? Kyber Network is an Ethereum-based protocol that allows instantaneous exchange and conversion of cryptocurrencies (both coins and tokens) with high liquidity, without the order book. This is similar to the 0x protocol, the major difference being that the...