The Ethereum network is foundationally different from the Bitcoin network. Ether (ETH) is not intended to be used purely as a digital currency or store of value, like bitcoin (BTC) is. Essentially, it used to make the entire Ethereum ecosystem work. We assume you already know how to buy…
While Ethereum is (just a) little lesser known compared to Bitcoin, this cryptocurrency is still enjoying an ever growing success. Want to get your hands on some ETH? There are many ways to get your hands on ether, the Ethereum currency. One way to acquire ether is by exchanging it…
Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum’s creator, is said to have taken inspiration from the pioneering cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, but had a huge ambition: to change the world. How did he propose to do this? By providing developers with the possibility of building decentralised applications on the Ethereum network. Let’s have a look at…
Having already talked about good practices managing email addresses and crypto exchanges, it’s time to move on! The long term storage of your bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies on the exchange platform where you bought them is high on the list of bad practices for managing your crypto legacy. As ergonomic…
If you’ve been informing yourself about Bitcoin mining, you’ve certainly heard of Bitcoin Core. The open source software was first released in 2009 by Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of BTC, under the name ‘Bitcoin Qt’. According to data collected in 2016, almost 90% of miners used the Bitcoin Core client…
Every cryptocurrency has specific characteristics, which sets it apart from the others. One of these characteristics is staking. Ethereum is one of the cryptocurrencies which you can stake with, however only since version 2.0 that was finally released in 2021. In order to learn more about ETH 2.0 staking, we’ll…
Online gambling first hit the scene at the end of the 1990s. Since then, things have changed a lot and now you can even play at an online casino with Bitcoin. There are more and more platforms out there that offer games with BTC. In order to get up to…
More and more people are looking to get their hands on some bitcoin (BTC). Some of these people believe that it is possible to get bitcoin for free. Unfortunately, this type of reasoning provides fertile ground for scammers who wish to take advantage of the greed of some to…
The purpose of this guide is to introduce you to the different options available when you want to sell BTC. This includes selling your bitcoin back into your traditional bank account, Paypal or another means of fiat money. If you decide to sell your Bitcoin online, you can do so…
Bitcoin is the flagship and pioneering cryptocurrency in this emerging crypto age. No other cryptocurrency can boast the same market cap or fame that Bitcoin has acquired. Since 2008, Bitcoin has aimed to facilitate international capital exchanges without intermediaries, allowing for faster and more secure transactions thanks to its blockchain…
Created by Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin is the most famous cryptocurrency in the world, and also the most valuable. It has established itself as a precursor of virtual currency because it forms part of the very first generation. Bitcoins are created and managed by a community of internet users who…
Calculating and reporting capital gains from digital assets, whether it be Bitcoin or any other cryptocurrency or related investment product, is not enough to be in compliance with French taxation. Indeed, one of the main tax obligations of the taxpayer is also the declaration of their accounts of digital assets…
We are currently living in a period of flat calm… Even with its recent movements, bitcoin is still between $9,000 and $11,000, which is very annoying from an investor’s point of view. The Diary of a Crypto Trader #11 When Bitcoin was at $3,000, it was statistically more interesting to…
With XTZ reaching its ATH (all time high) in August 2020, the project has once again drawn some attention. Regardless of its price performance, it is difficult to deny that behind the hype is a solid and dynamic project which indicates that Tezos has the potential to form a lasting…
Like any other self-respecting paradigm shift, much has been written about negative interest rates. The coherence of our monetary system and how we make money would be completely turned upside down. This illogical nature is a sign that we are reaching the limits of an inherently inflationary debt system. A…
Some artists become immensely famous, not because their works are essentially superior, but thanks to the irrepressible curiosity that they manage to provoke. Banksy, Stanley Kubrick, Daft Punk… all have become icons of their art from, in part because they have not revealed who they really are. No one knows…
Its fiercest supporters, of which I am clearly a part of, see Bitcoin as a revolution that will push for a total paradigm shift in the current monetary and financial system. By comparing Bitcoin to famous quotes about revolution, it becomes obvious that Bitcoin’s chances of succeeding are growing with…
If you regularly keep up-to-date with cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, you may have come across the term ‘dApp’ or ‘decentralised application’. What is a decentralised application and more importantly, what does the ‘decentralised’ part mean? Decentralised applications A decentralised app (dApp) is essentially a system that has a user interface…
If cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin offer the power to transfer value through time and space without any controlling body, the possibilities of its network are one dimensional. Cryptocurrency supporters know that Bitcoin’s real revolution is its blockchain, which presents a multitude of possibilities, including the deployment of smart contracts. However, what…
Both known for their incredible growth potential but equally their volatility, Bitcoin and Litecoin have often made headlines. So, it is easy to forget that the projects started only as little ideas before becoming the global successes they are today. Let’s take a closer look at Litecoin (LTC), which rose…
In 2013, while studying various cryptocurrency projects including Bitcoin, a young student by the name of Vitalik Buterin wrote a white paper. This white paper was for Ethereum, a new blockchain infrastructure that could be fully programmable. So, who is Buterin? Let’s have a look at the life and career…
The inventor of Bitcoin introduced himself under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto. Their choice of pseudonym aroused and still arouses much curiosity. Rumours even suggest that this might be a name that hides not just one individual but a group of people. Bitcoin in summary Bitcoin (BTC) was the very first…
The world of Bitcoin is divided into two categories: those who play the short term game and those who play the medium/long term one. Being part of this second group, Bitcoin HODLers possess a big advantage over their trader counterparts. This article will explain what this advantage is. Everyday I…
Welcome to the latest installment of the Adopt a Crypto Project Column! Today’s topic is particularly close to my heart, as it is right on the confluence of two major subjects, which at first glance seem like chalk and cheese. We will look at the energy transition, the quest…
Since its inception, the blockchain has shook up norms and traditions in many industries. Many occupations are set to change drastically and perhaps even disappear with the deployment and democratisation of the blockchain’s decentralised registries. Among these occupations are notaries. We put the spotlight on the intricacies of notaries and…
Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies: everyone is talking about them and you’ve probably heard about them through series like The Simpsons, The Big Bang Theory or Mr. Robot (and even Altered Carbon!). All the same, this subject is still quite vague for vast majority. Even if you, the reader, may…
It all started with a little message to TheCoinTribune’s contact page (which I invite you to go and fill with ideas for contributions, comments, death threats and other expressions of misplaced affection, if you feel like it): “I think you’re not talking about promising but unknown cryptocurrencies (as Bitcoin…
With worried adverts and an overall feeling that we are reaching the end of the world, the new wave of announcements of national lockdowns sounds like a death knell among the European population. Far from causing delight, however, this situation can be positive and potentially pay off big, at…
Today, we have written an article that should speak to a very wide range of investors, from the complete beginners to the most seasoned. Today’s title in the Mining Column is very clear, I propose to dissect four different investment strategies in the world of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency mining. These…
No matter what your financial strategy is, you should seriously consider making sure you have some so-called ‘passive income’ streams. This is also the case when setting a strategy for investing in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Specifically with Bitcoin, if your means do not allow you to invest regularly in…