Because of the volatility of the most popular cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ether, developers created stablecoins. Stablecoins are pegged to a fiat currency such as U.S. dollars. This ensures that payment in a smart contract won’t change over the term of the agreement. While stablecoins might be necessary today, they hopefully won’t be required […]
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10 Industries That Will Soon Be Disrupted by Blockchain Technology
For the majority of people, blockchain and Bitcoin go hand in hand. From the happy early adopters who became millionaires overnight to the newest investors hoping that history will repeat itself, those Bitcoin fans may have a vague understanding of the underlying technology and how it works, but the specifics of the blockchain are typically […]
What Is DeFi?
Decentralised Finance, or DeFi, is an emerging industry that uses blockchain technology and cryptocurrency to create decentralised financial services such as payments, loans and insurance. DeFi services aren’t owned or controlled by a centralised authority and have no middlemen. DeFi can help deliver affordable financial services to low-income people and can simplify the complicated financial […]
Ethereum Explained: Everything You Need to Know
Ethereum is an alternative cryptocurrency that is worth understanding. Named after “the hypothetical invisible medium that permeates the universe and allows light to travel”. It differs from Bitcoin and other currencies in a number of ways, including practical applications and the ability to generate new coins consistently. Many users are overwhelmed by the terminology in […]
5 Phenomenal Alexa Skills for Blockchain Enthusiasts
If you’re a hardcore blockchain enthusiast it can be difficult finding the time to keep up with the tsunami of news happening in the cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors. Not a day passes where there’s not another blockchain startup coming out of stealth mode or an up-and-coming blockchain marketplace launches for blockchain developers. Did you know […]
Release of the HTC Exodus 1 with Integrated Blockchain Technology
The smartphone market is growing ever more competitive, but Taiwanese tech giant HTC has pulled out the stops to gain an edge in an increasingly busy market. The Exodus 1 phone was launched recently, and unlike many of its competitors, it integrates blockchain technology in order to keep cryptocurrency secure. The phone contains a secure […]
The Basics of Blockchain: How the Technology Behind Bitcoin Actually Works
With Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies coming into the mainstream in 2017, industries ranging from finance to healthcare have been exploring possible uses for the blockchain technology that makes these currencies possible. To most people outside of the tech sector, though, blockchain is still an enigmatic and little-understood technology whose actual workings are vague at best. […]
Hyperledger Fabric Basics
The Blockchain Centre in Melbourne recently hosted an evening session on Hyperledger Fabric. Hyperledger is collection of Open Source frameworks and tools for blockchain development. The project was started by the Linux Foundation in 2015, and now has a global team of developers (from around 200 companies) and has been used in many production projects. […]
Bitcoin and Blockchain Fair 2018
The fair is for everything Bitcoin, Cryptos and Blockchain and it aims to increase awareness, innovation and also to assist with adoption across all areas of this exciting new technology. You’ll learn more about the amazing opportunities that are available in the ever growing ecosystems of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies and how companies can take […]
Blockconf Australia 2018
TRANSPARENT. IMMUTABLE. DECENTRALIZED. There is a fantastic line up of speakers, topics and also amazing support from some prominent industry partners. Hear from leading experts across various sectors who specialise in Blockchain. Learn how you can make your ventures better and more successful and connect with like minded individuals.