Decentraland is a decentralized, virtual reality (VR) platform where users can both create and monetize their content and applications. The digital land on their platform is simply called “LAND.” Specifically, it is a non-fungible digital asset maintained by Ethereum smart contracts. Decentraland split up their digital land into parcels so that users can purchase it using the MANA token.
If you ask people in the crypto space what they think of when you say ‘oracles’, many will likely say “Chainlink”. Chainlink has become the number-one most trusted oracle throughout the crypto space and beyond, boasting partnerships with some of the biggest names in tech and an array of integrations and partnerships with an impressive roster of collaborations.
If you’ve seen the phrases ‘SegWit friendly’, or ‘SegWit approved’, and wondered ‘what is Segwit?’, you have come to the right place! In this article we answer some common questions regarding this segregated witness protocol such as, ‘what is SegWit?’, how does SegWit work?’, and ‘what are the benefits of SegWit?’. We shall explain how the transition happened, why it does not apply to all blocks, and what happens to these legacy or non-Segwit transactions.
As long as you haven’t been living under a rock, you will likely have heard of Bitcoin. You may know Bitcoin as the revolutionary digital currency, or you may have been led astray by the baseless rumours that Bitcoin “is only used for dark web online purchases” or illegal activities. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies like it are rapidly becoming widely accepted both in institutional sectors and in the wider society. With growing interest, a lot of people are now asking ‘Where can you actually spend Bitcoin?’.
This year, some of the biggest developments in the cryptocurrency industry have been due to the uptick in decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms, offering many of the same services as the legacy financial institutions, but on-chain. This is why we are now breaking down the top 10 DeFi platforms according to the Defi Pulse listing.
Those keeping tabs on the crypto market will likely have heard the term “Ethereum 2.0” (or Eth2) being thrown around. As the name suggests, Ethereum 2.0 is an overhaul of the existing Ethereum network, intended to boost scalability and security on the network. A critical part of the path towards Ethereum 2.0 is the “Zinken testnet”, which went live on October 12th, at 12 PM UTC. However, what is the Zinken testnet exactly?
Yearn Vaults (stylized as yEarn Vaults) are one of the more exciting things happening in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space right now. Yearn Vaults are the brainchild of Yearn Finance, and comes as a response to the recent yield farming and liquidity mining trends. Specifically, Yearn Vaults are pools of funds following certain strategies, which attempt to provide passive income streams through competitive yield farming strategies.
Are you confused about all the different types of currencies available in 2020? Ever since 2008, there has been an increase in the number of different currency terms and definitions to wrap your head around. As the world is going digital, it makes sense that our finances and financial services will migrate online too. However, there are some critical differences between the traditional currencies and the digital assets that are worth getting educated in, in order to preserve your wealth and prevent it from being controlled or lost.
Uniswap is arguably the most popular decentralized exchange (DEX) on the Ethereum network, boasting over $2.7 billion in total value locked (TVL) at the time of this writing. To be more specific, Uniswap is an automated market maker (AMM). It allows anyone to swap ERC-20 tokens without having to find a buyer or seller on the other side of the trade.
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Are you interested in learning more about cryptocurrencies and blockchain? Good, on the Moralis Academy blockchain blog our experts cover everything there is to know about blockchain – from investing strategies to educational content. There is something for everyone here at Moralis Academy. We have over 500 informational articles that you can easily browse through with our added filters. Switch from DeFi, NFTs, and cryptocurrencies instantly or just use the search bar and find a specific article. Don’t be surprised by our constant inflow of crypto news as we cover the whole industry. We upload new content on a daily basis as the blockchain industry is continuously evolving. With us, you’ll always be ahead of the competition.
Whether it’s Ethereum news, Bitcoin news, or new altcoins, Moralis Acadamy is here to write about it. We cover everything from the top 10 list but also most of the lower market cap coins as well. The rankings are changing almost all the time with some having their own blockchain and different functions. It can be hard to monitor every corner of the crypto space but we at Moralis Academy make it easy for you. With just a click of a button, you can subscribe to our blog and get the latest posts sent to your email, and you don’t have to worry about staying up to date. If you feel that you gained something from our content, feel free to share the article and be part of growing the community together with Moralis Academy.
