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Bitcoin Mining vs. AI Hosting: The Unexpected Parallels Unveiled

October 19, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Bitcoin miners and artificial intelligence (AI) cloud providers, along with high-performance computing (HPC) operators, share an unexpected bond in their quest for computing muscle. As the cryptocurrency scene shifts, some bitcoin mining setups are finding fresh purpose in the fast-growing fields of generative AI and large language models (LLMs). A Closer Look at the Unseen […]

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Before Bitcoin: 4 Early Digital Currencies and Why They Collapsed

October 19, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Before bitcoin took the spotlight, several digital currencies aimed to change the way we exchange value, but none could withstand the test of time. Ecash, E-gold, Liberty Reserve, and Q coins each had their moment, only to fall short in the end. This piece dives into their stories and uncovers how bitcoin, introduced by Satoshi […]

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What Are Based Roll-Ups? A Beginner’s Guide

October 13, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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This piece is a guest post by Blocmates. Blocmates is an invaluable crypto news and educational resource that offers clarity in the often complicated and jargon-filled crypto space. In this article, author Gaz critiques Vitalik Buterin’s recent actions, while explaining the advancements in Ethereum scaling solutions like roll-ups, particularly focusing on “based roll-ups.” From Token […]

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TRAC and TAP Protocol: An Innovative Bitcoin Layer One Solution

October 12, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Until recently, the Bitcoin ecosystem hasn’t seen much development. Now it is rapidly evolving, with numerous projects aiming to enhance Bitcoin’s scalability and functionality. In this early stage, there are many methods being tried out to expand Bitcoin’s rather limited capabilities from sidechains to layer twos (L2). One of the more novel approaches is TRAC […]

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What Is the Fantom Crypto Sonic Upgrade?

October 7, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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This piece is a guest post by Blocmates. Blocmates is an invaluable crypto news and educational resource that offers clarity in the often complicated and jargon-filled crypto space. In this article, which was originally published in Q1 2024, writer Gaz of Blocmates thoroughly examines Fantom’s major upgrade, named Sonic. For more Blocmates content, read crypto […]

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The Top 5 Crypto Sectors Driving the Market in October 2024

October 3, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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As October 2024 kicked off, the crypto market has remained steady despite a widespread dip on Tuesday. Since January, there’s been an interesting uptick in specific crypto themes, with artificial intelligence (AI) tokens, bridge cryptocurrencies, and meme coins outshining sectors like exchange tokens and store of value coins. The following editorial explores the top five […]

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Why Stablecoins Fail: Lessons From the Past

September 29, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Stablecoins, the cryptocurrencies pegged to fiat currencies like the U.S. dollar to keep their value steady, can still face failures. Several well-known examples demonstrate that maintaining stability is more challenging than it appears. So, how does something designed to be ‘stable’ unravel? A Historical Review of Stablecoin De-Pegging Incidents There’s no doubt that these stablecoins […]

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Understanding the Difference Between Spot and Futures Crypto ETFs

August 26, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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This year, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved 12 spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and nine spot ether ETFs. Here’s a deep dive into the distinctions between spot and futures crypto asset exchange-traded products (ETPs), offering essential insights for investors navigating the ever-evolving world of crypto investments. Spot vs. Futures: Navigating the Crypto ETF […]

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Investigating Innovation on Berachain

August 19, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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This piece is a guest post by Blocmates. Blocmates is an invaluable crypto news and educational resource that offers clarity in the often complicated and jargon-filled crypto space. In this article, writer Ollie of Blocmates answers many questions about Berachain, including what it is, why you should care, and what you should be paying attention […]

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Milton Friedman on Inflation: A Government-Made Disaster 

August 17, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Inflation is not a natural phenomenon but a consequence of government actions. Milton Friedman famously argued that only the government can create inflation, and misguided policies, like price controls, worsen the problem. Friedman Famously Said: ‘Inflation Is Made by Government and No One Else’ Milton Friedman, a leading figure in economics, repeatedly emphasized that inflation […]

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