4 minutes Bitcoin is the most famous cryptocurrency of all and also the safest. However, its blockchain processing capacity only allows 2 to 7 transactions to be processed per second, a very low number considering the growing number of users who have started to use and transact Bitcoin, especially since 2017, when scalability issues became more visible. From then on, many users and fans of the platform began to look for ways to solve this problem, finally arriving at the Lightning Network. Understand more Continue→

3 minutes Before non-fungible tokens (NFT), creating digital scarcity for assets was incredibly difficult. While there are copyright protections in place, it’s relatively easy for consumers to copy or pirate digital art. The development of NFTs has brought us cryptoart and digital collectibles, but it doesn’t stop there. From real estate to logistics, you can use NFTs to prove the authenticity of many unique and collectible goods. While the NFT ecosystem is still young, there are many exciting projects to explore, and some are Continue→

4 minutes At first glance, the world of cryptocurrencies can seem challenging for new investors due to the particular concepts of this market. One of the most basic concepts is understanding the difference between cryptocurrencies and digital tokens. While these two terms are often used interchangeably, they refer to two different concepts in the crypto ecosystem. Continue reading the article to understand the fundamental differences between cryptocurrencies and tokens. What is a cryptocurrency? Coins refer to cryptocurrencies built on its independent blockchain network. The Continue→

4 minutes Digital financial instruments such as Bitcoin are emerging as incremental elements of individual and institutional investor portfolios. Digital assets like cryptocurrency introduce a new layer of complexity with regards to information security. Traditionally, information security in financial institutions has focused on protecting customer information, preventing cyber-attacks and fighting fraud. When digital assets are involved, companies must consider a new set of security issues and procedures. This stems from the fact that the form and structure of digital assets, and how they are Continue→

3 minutes Bitcoin mixers are solutions (software or services) that allow users to mix their coins with other users in order to preserve their privacy. Although Bitcoin addresses are “pseudonymous” – they do not, by themselves, reveal the identity of their owner – they can still be linked to real-world identities. For example, if you withdraw bitcoin from an exchange where you identify yourself, the exchange knows that the withdrawal address is yours. There are also more advanced techniques – such as blockchain analysis Continue→

3 minutes Before starting any type of investment, it is necessary to study and understand the market in which you are being inserted. Cryptocurrencies are volatile assets, regardless of the chosen asset there will always be risks. Therefore, caution is an excellent line, especially when the investor lacks experience. What should I consider when choosing a cryptocurrency? Faced with the current variety of digital currencies, the decision to invest becomes even more difficult, but some points must be considered so that your decision is Continue→

4 minutes The non-fungible token (NFTs) is a digital seal of authenticity, which uses the same technology as cryptocurrencies, the blockchain, transforming digital and collectible items into easily tradable assets. NFTs are alternative investments, which unlike cryptocurrencies, which are fungible, that is, they can be replaced by others equivalent in value, tokens are not fungible, they are unique. 1) How NFTs work When you invest in an NFT, you receive an inviolable digital property certificate, which guarantees ownership of something in the virtual or Continue→