New research discovered that running a full node is time-consuming and requires extensive computational resources. The observation shows that for XRP, EOS and Binance Chain networks in particular, a full blockchain audit requires days of computation and dedicated machines. Distributed Ledgers Prove Difficult to Audit The promise that a distributed ledger can be easily kept...Read More
If you’ve followed the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency space at all over the past few years, you likely know of the term “HODL,” A misspelling of the word “hold,” HODL is a long-time meme used by industry investors who believe that BTC will appreciate over time.According to a recent report from the Wall Street Journal, HODL...Read More
Bitcoin has had a volatile year and the clouds are gathering for stormy end to 2019. | Source: Shutterstock Too many people focus on bitcoin’s wild highs and fluctuating daily price. A better metric to look at is the monthly low points. By tracking the lows, you see the steady accumulation of bitcoin. This is...Read More
New data reveals Bitcoin’s true value is way less than you probably think – but that’s not necessarily a bad thing for BTC. | Source: Shutterstock Bitcoin’s reported $172 billion market cap may be a point of pride for cryptocurrency enthusiasts everywhere, but how accurate is it as a measure of Bitcoin’s worth? Not much....Read More