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A benchmark for blockchain networks: Cyberpunks lose 5, 2.5 ETH in a NEAR Protocol hacking attempt

On August 20, a hacker lost 5 ETH ($85000) in 31 seconds for trying to hack the Rainbow Bridge. Interestingly, this is not...

What is crypto tokenomics: An evaluation guide to crypto investors

Tokenomics gives the token's value in the market and includes its functionality, objective, allocation policy and emission schedule A fully diluted market cap...

Binance academy in Africa: Nurturing crypto and blockchain gurus

Binance Academy began by providing free crypto classes and met with staggering numbers. In the first wave, 70,000 Africans successfully graduated from their...

Monero cryptocurrency dominates private coins in the crypto space

Monero's coin, XMR, is fungible since there is no way to link transactions together or trace any particular currency. It initially started with...

How blockchain is changing the travel industry

The travel industry is fragmented and divided into different parts, but adopting blockchain services is helping simplify the industry's complex supply chain Blockchain...

Cryptocurrency trading: Top African countries dominating crypto space

Africa has recently caught the eye of prominent cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. Cryptocurrency projects have risen in the past few years, and...

Africa should step up crypto regulation to mitigate risk and costs

Since transactions are worldwide, crypto must have international coordination and holistic regulation. This way, crypto will live up to its potential on the African continent and beyond. Although significant progress exists in this area, the current fragmented approach to crypto regulation throughout the globe is not optimal.

Using crypto as a hedge against inflation might take some time

During market turmoil, experts recommend the application of caution when it comes to crypto investing. Utilizing crypto as the only method for protecting assets from inflation would be imprudent. With time, blockchain technologies will improve, resulting in increased stability and the use of crypto as a hedge against inflation. The equipment is already in place.

Ethereum 2.0 provides cheap and fast crypto mining techniques

The Beacon Chain launched in December 2020 and introduced the PoS mechanism, the concept of validators and various penalties and incentives. Ethereum has...

Africa’s cash app, BitSika, striving to reach the top

The first iteration of BitSika was developed after the Bitcoin craze in 2018, allowing users to buy bitcoin in USD. A critical...

‘The Ethereum killer’: Polkadot’s rising potential in the African crypto space

Polkadot uses parachains, a new mechanism that increases transaction speed and boots network performance. Polkadot is dubbed the Ethereum killer due to its...

Binance adds support for the south african rand

International cryptocurrency infrastructure provider Binance announced the addition of a South African Rand (ZAR) gateway on their platform. The move allows South African residents...

The environmental impact of cryptocurrency adoption and usage

The cryptocurrency transaction validation procedure structure and design make it consumes a lot of energy with considerable environmental impacts. Mining is one way of...

NFTs and blockchain technology spell out an end to counterfeits in the fashion industry

NFTs and blockchain technology helps the industry towards greater product traceability and supply chain transparency Non-fungible tokens boldly spell an end to counterfeiting...

Blockchain technology; The basis of Kenyan applications

Kenya has begun its journey in adopting blockchain technology within its mobile applications. Africa is categorized as blockchain-friendly, allowing decentralized applications to thrive. ...

Ethereum in Africa; A plethora of opportunities

Mauritius' launch to become the next 'Ethereum Island.' Africa's untapped potential draws the attention of Ethereum co-creator Viltalik Buterin. Zambia has begun discussing...