How Bitcoin Mining Works
In traditional fiat money systems, governments simply print more money when they need to. But in bitcoin, money isn’t printed at all – it...
Why Use a Blockchain?
As the implications of the invention of have become understood, a certain hype has sprung up around blockchain technology.
This is, perhaps, because it is...
Why are there only 21 million Bitcoins?
As we all know, the total amount of bitcoins to ever exist will be 21 million. In fact, it's 20,999. No one has ever...
Lightning’s First Implementation Is Now in Beta
Today, March 15, Lightning Labs announced lnd 0.4-beta, the first beta release of the Lightning software implementation spearheaded by the development company. This makes lnd the first...
What are Bitcoin Mining Pools?
One of the first questions that anyone interested in mining cryptocurrencies faces is whether to mine solo or join a 'pool'. There are a multitude...
The Final Countdown to the Ethereum Merge Has Officially Begun
The Ethereum blockchain’s Merge is officially underway and will likely kick in sometime between Sept. 13-16. The Bellatrix upgrade – the network's final "hard fork" before...
What is the Difference Between a Blockchain and a Database?
As stated in our guide "What is Blockchain Technology?", the difference between a traditional database and a blockchain begins with architecture, or how the technologies...
How to Set Up a Bitcoin Miner?
There are three main categories of bitcoin mining hardware, each more expensive and more powerful than the last. This guide to setting up a...
A Guide to the World Bitcoin Created
Bitcoin. Cryptocurrencies. Smart contracts. Many people have now heard of the rapidly changing ecosystem of financial technology, but few have wrapped their heads around...
How do Bitcoin Transactions Work?
Bitcoin transactions are sent from and to electronic bitcoin wallets, and are digitally signed for security. Everyone on the network knows about a transaction, and...
