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Hard Fork

A hard fork occurs when a blockchain “splits” into two independent blockchains that run in parallel, each having its own set of settings from the previous chain. The hard forking destroys crypto-asset forward compatibility. As a result, even if the transaction history and parameters are identical before the hard fork, the history of both networks separates after the event, and any subsequent activity beyond the fork will not...

Blockchain, Glossary

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Polkadot

Polkadot

What is Polkadot? Polkadot is a next-generation protocol that works as a connector for multiple specialized Blockchains in a single network. Polkadot builds on the revolutionary promise of previous Blockchain networks, a network that returns control to individuals over internet monopolies.  More than 100 projects were built, are being built and will continue to be built for the Polkadot ecosystem. It has the basic...

Coins, Cryptocurrencies

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how to research cryptocurrencies

How To Research Cryptocurrencies?

A step-by-step guide If you choose to invest in Cryptocurrencies, it is essential to do some research on the different coins on the market. It is important to undertake research and due diligence before investing in any cryptocurrency. This is done in order to avoid making any costly mistakes and wasting your money. Fortunately, there are steps that you can take if you would like to better understand cryptocurrencies and what they...

Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, Featured, Guides

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Masternodes

What Are Masternodes? Masternodes are an owner-maintained servers, somewhat like full nodes, but with additional functionality such as anonymizing transactions, deleting transactions, and participating in governance and voting. A node is a computing device that aims to validate blocks and transactions. Masternodes were initially popularized by Dash in 2014 to reward the owners of these servers for maintaining a service for the...

Blockchain, Glossary

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RFI token

What is RFI token? RFI is an innovative Ethereum token that re-imagines the concept of DeFI yield generation. At its core, RFI charges a 1% transaction fee and re-distributes that fee to existing RFI holders instantly and automatically at the time of each transaction. The reason RFI is interesting is that, while other similar projects have revenue models based on charging a percentage of the assets under management, RFI’s revenue...

Ethereum, Glossary

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