Author: CryptoPress
What are Parachains?
A parachain is a data structure that is application-specific yet is globally coherent and validatable by the Relay Chain’s validators. They are named after the parallelized chains that run parallel to the Relay Chain.
Parachains connects different DApps in the ecosystem and enables signature chains for any service for use with the Relay chain’s consensus.
The Relay Chain is a data structure that acts...
Mining
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Mining is the process of adding blocks to a blockchain and validating transactions. It’s also the method by which new bitcoins or altcoins are generated.
When a miner successfully validates a block, they receive a reward for successfully validating it. This is usually the equivalent of a few dollars or the process is keyed to how long it took to validate the block. It can also vary depending on the number of miners working on the...
What Is The Fear Index? And How Can It Be Used For Crypto Investing?
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Fear is a powerful motivator. From the time we’re children, we learn to avoid dark rooms, strangers, and other potential threats to our safety. Fear can also be used as a motivator for investors as well. One of the most cited measures of fear is the CBOE’s VIX Index, also called the “fear index.”
The fear index seeks to gauge how worried investors are about the financial markets. The index is based on the implied volatility of...
Hathor Network: A Scalable and truly decentralized protocol
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The blockchain technology sphere is a dynamic and ever-evolving ecosystem with new innovations springing up daily. The popularity of cryptocurrencies and the utility of smart contracts has led to an explosion of solutions that cater to different real-life applications.
However, the complexity of many blockchain platforms has ensured that only those with technical knowledge can benefit long-term. Concepts like decentralized finance...
How to Profit from DeFi 2.0 with Blizz Finance
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By Angel Di Matteo
Although cryptocurrencies have opened up many new possibilities, one that is presently booming is Decentralized Finance (DeFi). Many of these protocols are in high demand due to the ability to securely multiply money, but not all of them have proposals that best benefit their users.
Consider AAVE, a decentralized lending system that provides interest via its liquidity pools. While his idea is novel and appealing to...




