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Gas tokens gain 300% as the quest for Ethereum network alternatives expands
15.3.2021
Gas tokens quietly move higher as the cost of transacting on the Ethereum network highlights the benefits of dual-token models with stable fees
Ethereum fees are skyrocketing — But traders have alternatives
6.3.2021
The issue of scalability is vital if blockchain and decentralized applications are to accommodate a massive user base
As faith in audits falter, the DeFi community ponders security alternatives
18.2.2021
Can new code review models solve DeFi's audit problem?
Cardano, Polkadot Market Caps Surpass XRP as Some Bet on Alternatives to Ethereum
8.2.2021
The price of gas continues to rise on Ethereum, squeezing smaller retail traders using DEXs
BlackRock Has USD 235bn in Alternatives And Now It's Coming For Bitcoin
21.1.2021
Source: A video screenshot, Youtube/CNBC
As the world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock, revealed its intentions to invest in cash-settled bitcoin (BTC) futures, how large this exposure might be?
In its Q4 2020 report, the company said that it had more than USD 235bn in alternative investments...
Former Canadian Prime Minister Mentions Bitcoin Alongside Gold as Alternative Reserve Currencies
20.1.2021
Former Canadian prime minister Stephen Harper has mentioned bitcoin alongside gold as assets that can possibly act as alternative reserve currencies. However, the former premier still argues that despite the growing questions about the dollar’s reserve status, he does not see any real...
Solana (SOL) trading volume soars as DeFi investors seek ETH alternatives
11.1.2021
The DeFi sector is booming again and the need for fast, scalable, Ethereum alternatives has sent Solana (SOL) trading volume to record-highs
Report: Cryptos Set for Massive Adoption in the US as More Americans Embrace Digital Alternatives to the Dollar
9.12.2020
A survey commissioned by Satoshilabs finds that from the 45.8% of American respondents that say they own cryptos, nearly all of them (95%) believe cryptos to be a genuine currency solution. In addition, about 31.7% of those surveyed see crypto as a legitimate alternative to the U.S. dollar, while...
After Empire’s Exit Scam, Darknet Market Patrons Scramble to Find Alternatives
29.8.2020
Ever since the darknet market (DNM) Empire went under, DNM patrons have been scrambling to find reliable marketplaces on the deep web. On forums, individuals are discussing which markets are safe, the logistics of how to use different DNMs, and how much they lost from Empire Market’s exit...
Three CSS Alternatives to JavaScript Navigation
14.7.2020
Hey quick! You’ve gotta create the navigation for the site and you start working on the mobile behavior. What pattern do you choose? If you’re like most folks, it’s probably the “hamburger” menu that, when clicked, uses a little JavaScript to expand a vertical list of navigation links.
But that’s...
Zoom Has Privacy Issues, Here Are Some Alternatives
6.4.2020
Worried about getting Zoombombed? Here are some privacy-facing services to check out while you're WFH
YouTube Bans Drive Cryptocurrency Fans to Decentralized Alternatives
3.4.2020
Decentralized video content platforms are gaining popularity amid YouTube’s anti-crypto policy
Why Do Some HTML Elements Become Deprecated?
2.4.2020
The internet has been around for a long while, and over time we’ve changed the way we think about web design. Many old techniques and ways of doing things have gotten phased out as newer and better alternatives have been created, and we say that they have been deprecated.
Deprecated. It’s a word...
If You Don’t Trust Yourself, These Crypto Vaults Will Help You Hodl Safely
18.3.2020
Hodling in difficult times has historically proven to be a long-term winning strategy. Keeping your cryptocurrency in your own cold storage is by default a good idea as far as security is concerned. But if you don’t trust yourself to not lose a small hardware device or a piece of paper, then...
Could These XRP Alternatives Threaten Ripple?
6.3.2020
Source: iStock/isa_ozdere
Depending on who you ask, XRP is either an innovative implementation of blockchain technology with impactful real-world use or a skillfully crafted get-rich scheme for Ripple, the company behind the technology.
Let’s play a bit and explore a few potential XRP alternatives...
What I Like About Craft CMS
3.3.2020
Looking at the CMS scene today, there are upwards of 150 options to choose from — and that’s not including whatever home-grown custom alternatives people might be running. The term “Content Management System” is broad and most site builders fit into the CMS model. Craft CMS, a relatively new choice...
Check out These 7 Crypto-Friendly Alternatives to Your Local Bank
23.2.2020
A scene from The Magnificent Seven, a classic Western movie (1960).
Bitcoin (BTC) and altcoin advocates claim that the real beauty of cryptocurrencies is their ability to allow ordinary folk to do away with bank-centered finance.
Perhaps that is why many banks have maintained a very conservative...
Bitcoin Verde’s New Project Aims to Promote Bitcoin Cash Node Diversity
3.2.2020
Software developer Joshua Green announced Friday via the read.cash blog that the Bitcoin Verde team is launching a project to increase mining diversity. Green believes all the Bitcoin Cash implementations should “strive to be viable mining alternatives” and he’s encouraging full...
Notes From the WEF: Oil-Producing Nations Want Dollar Alternatives, Just Not Bitcoin
24.1.2020
Middle Eastern elites at the World Economic Forum are highly skeptical of bitcoin, but there are whispers about its potential for cross-border settlements in the energy sector
Notes From the WEF: Oil-Producing Nations Want Dollar Alternatives, Just Not Bitcoin
24.1.2020
Middle Eastern elites at the World Economic Forum are highly skeptical of bitcoin, but there are whispers about its potential for cross-border settlements in the energy sector