Atomic Swaps An atomic swap is the exchange of one cryptocurrency for another cryptocurrency without the requirement of a trusted third party. Atomic swaps…
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Segwit2x Definition
Last updated: April 9, 2018, 10:08 am Bitcoin (BTC) | Cryptocurrency Education | Cryptocurrency TermsWhat is SegWit2x? SegWit2x is the second half of the New York Agreement to increase Bitcoin’s block size. It is a combination of the…
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Privacy Coins Definition
Last updated: April 9, 2018, 10:06 am Cryptocurrency Education | Cryptocurrency TermsWhat are Privacy Coins? Privacy coins are cryptocurrencies that allow users to make direct transactions in a private manner. They are not observable, traceable,…
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Metropolis (Ethereum) Definition
Last updated: April 9, 2018, 10:02 am Cryptocurrency Education | Cryptocurrency Terms | Ethereum (ETH)What is Metropolis? Metropolis is the third phase in Ethereum’s four-step roadmap to improve its blockchain. The goal of the overall upgrade is to…
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What are ICOs?
Last updated: June 5, 2018, 1:32 pm Blockchain 101 | Cryptocurrency EducationInitial coin offerings (ICOs) are public sales of tokens by projects attempting to attract capital. They have become very popular and relatively controversial, as…
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What is an Altcoin?
Last updated: March 6, 2018, 1:54 pm Blockchain 101 | Cryptocurrency EducationAn altcoin, or an alternative cryptocoin, is a cryptocurrency other than Bitcoin. Like Bitcoin, however, altcoins are powered by blockchain technology and are decentralized…
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What are Cryptocurrency Airdrops?
Last updated: February 28, 2018, 1:00 pm Blockchain 101 | Cryptocurrency EducationCryptocurrency airdrops are free giveaways of pre-mined coins to the blockchain community. Airdrops typically occur after the blockchain startup has finished its ICO and…