By now, we’ve learned that outright scaling a blockchain through block size increases does not come cheap. The limited size of Bitcoin blocks means...
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What is Horizontal Scaling?
Horizontal scaling is a term that may sound complicated, but is simple in nature. In its simplest form, horizontal scaling involves expanding a...
3 Things You Didn’t Know About the Bitcoin White Paper
“I’ve been working on a new electronic cash system that’s fully peer-to-peer, with no trusted third party. The paper is available at...
A Brief Primer on Monero
When considering altcoins, Monero (ticker: XMR) stands out as one of the most significant cryptocurrencies to surface after the launch of Bitcoin....
A Primer on Securing Your Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrencies empower you with the means to truly ‘own’ your wealth, should you choose to do so. Many position digital money as being a worthy...
The Difference Between Spot and Futures Markets
The cryptocurrency world can be complicated. When matched with traditional finance, the arena becomes even more complex. Spot and futures trading...
Intro to Calendar Spread Trading
A calendar spread, also known as a horizontal spread, is a market-neutral trading strategy that includes buying and selling the same underlying...
What Is Spot-Futures Arbitrage Trading?
Spot-futures arbitrage, also known as cash-and-carry-arbitrage, is an established strategy that aims to capitalize on the price difference between a...
How-To: Technical Analysis (Part 2 of 2)
In part 1, we discussed the basics of technical analysis. The technical analysis supporters believe that the price action doesn’t occur randomly the...