Published in NGRAVE·Nov 8, 2021Honeypots — How the Community Fights Back Against HackersRead Honeypots — How the Community Fights Back Against Hackers in the new NGRAVE Blog. A war is being waged on blockchain. On one side of the war are cryptocurrency thieves who aggressively seek out weak smart contracts to exploit and steal from. …Crypto7 min read
Published in NGRAVE·Oct 19, 2021How You Can Acquire a Tesla Without Spending a PennyCan you pay for a Tesla entirely with crypto yield? That way you get to keep your crypto AND the Tesla. Although defi has largely been used for rampant market speculation, there are other use cases that enable clever individuals to pocket a handsome profit without burning the midnight oil…Defi6 min read
Published in NGRAVE·Aug 4, 2021Bitcoin is Now “Fighting the Final Boss” in the Video GameWilly Woo’s striking metaphor — Bitcoin versus the powers that be: the IMF, World Bank, FTAF, SEC, and many, many more. 0. IntroductionBitcoin7 min read
Published in NGRAVE·Jun 30, 2021From ICO to IDO: Evolution of the Crypto Funding Hype CycleCrypto is awash with acronyms and esoteric abbreviations that baffle the uninitiated but are dispensed like machine gun fire across TG groups, live streams, and Twitter. One acronym you won’t hear touted frequently these days is ICO, once synonymous with crypto fundraising but since replaced by a phonetically similar term…Initial Dex Offering8 min read
Published in NGRAVE·Jun 28, 2021What Does China’s Crypto Crackdown Mean for the Industry?China is getting tough on crypto. Same as it ever was, right? But this time the pushback is real, with the CCP conducting a coordinated show of force against the world’s biggest digital currency. The latest crackdown has compelled many bitcoiners to scramble for the exits, leaving their diamond-handed counterparts…Bitcoin6 min read
Published in NGRAVE·Jun 10, 2021Layer 1 vs Layer 2: Where’s the Next Block Party At?Layer 2 blockchain protocols have posted stellar performance in 2021. So what is all the fuzz about and why do layer 2 solutions exist? Crypto is like a noisy apartment block, with residents spilling out onto the hallways and stairwells each weekend in search of the next party. From the…Layer 17 min read
Published in NGRAVE·May 26, 2021Powering Through The Bitcoin Energy DebacleBitcoin energy consumption 101, its energy ranking versus countries, banks and gold, and the extent, truth and future of clean energy… The debate over Bitcoin’s energy consumption just won’t die, like an active volcano that smolders constantly and periodically erupts. The recent conflagration over Bitcoin’s carbon footprint, however, has inspired…Bitcoin6 min read
Published in NGRAVE·Apr 9, 20212021: The Year of NFTs, Part 2 — +1785% Return Later.Record sales, some COVID-19 and celebrity fuel, and the challenges ahead. Exactly 3 months ago, I shouted from the rooftops on how Non-fungible Tokens (NFTs) would become the latest crypto trend to follow and invest in. Meanwhile, as the hottest craze of 2021, they’re burning a prominent mark into the…Nft11 min read
Published in NGRAVE·Jan 6, 2021Why 2021 Will be the Year of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)2017 ICOs, 2018 Smart Contracts, 2019 Stablecoins, and 2020 DeFI. It’s Time to Pass On the Torch: Non-Fungible Tokens in 2021. It’s no secret that people like collecting things. The types of items you collect depend on your particular interests and passions or whether those collectibles resonate with you on…Nft24 min read
Published in Coinmonks·Nov 11, 20202020 DeFi Bible — 5 Must Knows Before You Enter The DeFi SpaceGuide To Decentralized Finance: From 500% Yields To $24 Million Hacks — DeFi, DeFi, DeFi. The hottest buzzword on the tip of everyone’s tongues in the 2020 crypto realm. Rightfully so? The potential of “decentralized finance” (DeFi) is enormous. A first glance shows it’s extremely disruptive: how else could it be possible to earn a 500% annual interest rate on a “yield…Defi19 min read
