Sep 28What is Friend.Tech?This platform is a social-token driven decentralized social network. In other words, friend.tech sells you ACCESS. Access to your favorite people, whether that’s your friends or celebrities, even access to products. Step by step guide on how friend.tech works: Users create accounts by linking their crypto wallet and twitter profile…Web32 min readWeb32 min read
Sep 15, 2022The Most Historic Event in Crypto! THE ETHEREUM MERGEWhat is the merge? The merge is the name of the event where the Ethereum (ETH) blockchain moves off the PoW (Proof of Work) to PoS (Proof of Stake). The reason it is called the merge is because there are two blockchains that are currently running in parallel. The main ETH blockchain is being…Ethereum3 min readEthereum3 min read
Published inBlock Magnates·Jun 8, 2022Ethereum Layer 2 Solutions for BeginnersWhat is a Layer 2 Blockchain? A layer 2 blockchain is a separate blockchain that extends Ethereum and inherits the security guarantees of Ethereum Why do we need layer 2 blockchains? There are 3 core pillars of blockchain technology including decentralization, security and scalability. …Ethereum3 min readEthereum3 min read
May 31, 2022How Web3 is Helping the WorldWhen many of us look at Web3 and crypto today, the most common depictions I see from mainstream media include a get-rich-quick space or a giant Ponzi-scheme. …Blockchain3 min readBlockchain3 min read
May 20, 2022Stablecoins for BeginnersWhat are stablecoins? Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies that are pegged to the value of another currency. Fiat-backed stablecoins Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC) both have a significantly large reserve of US Dollars that is regulated audited by independent institutions. This is also known a s a fiat-backed stablecoin. Essentially, the fiat-backed stablecoin keeps…Stablecoin Cryptocurrency2 min readStablecoin Cryptocurrency2 min read
May 12, 2022The Biggest Collapse in Crypto History: The Fall of UST LUNADuring May 2022, the world witnessed the collapse of what was then the 3rd largest stablecoin by market cap — UST Overview of the Terra Luna Ecosystem and UST UST is the algorithmic stablecoin within the Terra ecosystem, and as a stablecoin it is meant to maintain a $1 to $1 peg through its mint and redemption mechanism. …Terra Luna4 min readTerra Luna4 min read
May 9, 2022Chainlink for BeginnersChainlink is a blockchain agnostic protocol for building decentralized oracle networks (DONs) that dramatically increases the capability of smart contracts by providing access to real-world data and off-chain computation, while maintaining the security and reliability of blockchain technology. Below we will explore the network infrastructure of Chainlink, goals of Chainlink…Chain Link4 min readChain Link4 min read
Apr 27, 2022Flow — Sleeping GiantBullish on the FLOW ecosystem! As we explore below, FLOW takes on a very unique approach in their design of their token by leveraging Cadence as their programming language. I believe FLOW is a prime example of an ecosystem that serves as a special purpose — Digital Assets! Flow Introduction One of…Crypto2 min readCrypto2 min read
Apr 27, 2022Polygon’s Position in the Blockchain EcosystemWhy does Polygon exist? In the current blockchain ecosystem, Ethereum (ETH) has taken over as the primary layer-one (L1) solution that many other layer-two (L2) blockchains have built upon. However, it faces 3 big challenges including low throughout, not being user-friendly, and presenting developers with limited options. …Polygon2 min readPolygon2 min read
Apr 27, 2022Ethereum Classic Vs. EthereumIf you’re into Web3, you probably already know what Ethereum (ETH) is. ETH is the second largest coin by market capitalization right behind Bitcoin (BTC). However, not many people know the history of ETH classic. Here, we will explore how ETH classic differs from the widely used ETH. In 2013…Ethereum2 min readEthereum2 min read
