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Getting to Know the useReducer React Hook
26.6.2019
useReducer is one of a handful of React hooks that shipped in React 16.7.0. It accepts a reducer function with the application initial state, returns the current application state, then dispatches a function.
Here is an example of how it is used;
const [state, dispatch] = useReducer(reducer...
Tony Hawk Foundation Added to Bitpay’s 100 Crypto Supporting Nonprofits
25.6.2019
On June 24, well known nonprofit the Tony Hawk Foundation revealed it is now accepting cryptocurrencies for donations through Bitpay. The foundation founded by the pro skater Tony Hawk has funded 623 skatepark projects and now people can donate with BCH and BTC. With the latest collaboration...
New Betting Game Allows People to Wager on BTC’s Next Block Fee
23.6.2019
Bitcoin core (BTC) prices have been rising sharply over the last few weeks and people have also noticed BTC transaction fees have spiked as well. Now there’s a new gaming site called Guess Bitcoinfees allowing people to bet on the 24-hour average transaction fee for the next day and the site...
So, you think you’ve got project management nailed down
20.6.2019
Who needs a project manager? You're an organized person who can keep track of your own work, right?
Wrong.
Well, wrong if you're part of a team. The thing about being self-organized is that it's related to project management but not synonymous with it. Case in point: what happens if your project...
So, you think you’ve got project management nailed down
20.6.2019
(This is a sponsored post.)
Who needs a project manager? You're an organized person who can keep track of your own work, right?
Wrong.
Well, wrong if you're part of a team. The thing about being self-organized is that it's related to project management but not synonymous with it. Case in point:...
Head of Facebook’s Libra Distances it from BTC: we’ll Share Information with Authorities
18.6.2019
Libra Project will distance itself from Bitcoin and will share information with authorities, said Facebook’s head of blockchain David Marcus
Managing State in React using Unstated-Next
17.6.2019
In a previous post, we saw how to manage state using Unstated. As you might recall, Unstated uses React’s built-in setState to allow you create components that can consume state by subscribing to a provider — like the React’s Context API.
Well, we’re going to build off that last post by looking...
China: Locals Allegedly Laying Cable via Fish Ponds to Steal Oil Well Power for BTC Mining
13.6.2019
Police in China have reportedly gathered evidence of people laying cables via fish ponds to steal oil well power to fuel their bitcoin (BTC) mining
Observers Mock Fork Called Bitcoin2 That Pumps and Dumps on Two Exchanges
8.6.2019
Over the last 48 hours, cryptocurrency enthusiasts have been discussing a Bitcoin snapshot fork called Bitcoin2. The little known coin gained over 5,200% since May 28 on only two exchanges and managed to get listed on Coinmarketcap.com as well. Bitcoin2 is believed to be merely a pump and dump...
Verge Price Analysis: They might be noticed in the Marathon as well!
6.6.2019
The network of Verge has announced that several times that they aim to gain the most attention for mass adoption from the users. And in order to proceed further with the same, they recently took a step ahead by partnering with XcelPay and XcelTrip. They recently tweeted an article about the same...
Dogecoin Price Analysis: Well, It Doesn’t Seem To Be Dead After All!
5.6.2019
Just hearing the name Dogecoin makes people giggle, at least that’s what it is good for! However, with the periodic update, it seems to lie Bitcoin might not quit anytime soon. The value might be surging downwards, but it is surely gaining attention from everywhere. And maybe that was enough...
How to Use a Physical Security Key to Safeguard Your Exchange Account
4.6.2019
If you are keeping funds on a cryptocurrency platform such as a centralized exchange it is highly advisable you make sure your accounts are as safe as possible. Using a physical security key can greatly help with this as well as safeguarding other private services such as email and cloud storage....
A Quick Look at the First Public Working Draft for Color Adjust Module 1
29.5.2019
We've been talking a lot about Dark Mode around here ever since Apple released it as a system setting in MacOS 10.14 and subsequently as part of Safari. It's interesting because of both what it opens up as as far as design opportunities as well as tailoring user experience based on actual user...
EOS Price Analysis: EOS Touches YTD-High In Price As Well As Market Cap
29.5.2019
EOS touches the YTD-High point in individual coin price and market cap. The 2019 prediction target should rest at 25 USD. The sentiments of the investors run high when there is something big anticipated on the sphere of their invested coins. The same thing is happening with the investors of EOS....
Electroneum (ETN) Price Analysis: Besides The Intervention from Apple, All Is Not Well With The Crypto
28.5.2019
KYC process in South Africa is running smoothly. After missing numerous deadlines, beta IOS app is all set to be launched. The trends of Electroneum (ETN) suggest that it’s a clear cut no at least for now. Although developers are looking actively to revive the almost dead coin, only time will tell...
Front-End Documentation, Style Guides and the Rise of MDX
23.5.2019
You can have the best open source project in the world but, if it doesn’t have good documentation, chances are it’ll never take off. In the office, good documentation could save you having to repeatedly answer the same questions. Documentation ensures that people can figure out how things work...
Iterating a React Design with Styled Components
16.5.2019
In a perfect world, our projects would have unlimited resources and time. Our teams would begin coding with well thought out and highly refined UX designs. There would be consensus among developers about the best way to approach styling. There’d be one or more CSS gurus on the team who could ensure...
Bitcoin Will Be ‘Alive and Well,’ Says Renowned Emerging Markets Investor Mark Mobius
16.5.2019
Veteran frontier markets investor Mark Mobius says he believes cryptocurrencies will show resilience due to continuing demand for new forms of value transfer
Bitcoin Will Be Alive and Well – Legendary Investor Mark Mobius
16.5.2019
Source: a video screenshot, Youtube, Bloomberg
Another major investor has just endorsed Bitcoin, noting that there is a use-case for it. However, volatility still prevents him from investing in cryptocurrency.
"There's definitely a desire among people around the world to be able to transfer money...
PR: Bitcoin.com Partners With Travala.com to Boost Bitcoin Cash Adoption
15.5.2019
The partnership will see Travala.com integrated in the official Bitcoin.com wallet with almost 4 million usersLondon, United Kingdom –– April 30, 2019 — Travala.com, - leading blockchain travel booking platform, has announced a partnership with Bitcoin.com to empower millions of travelers to save...