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A Glowing Day for Crypto: N Crypto Conference 2024 in Kyiv
Stepping out from behind the computer to meet face-to-face can be rare in today's digital world, especially in a city like Kyiv in the midst of a full-scale war. The N Crypto Conference 2024 offered just such an opportunity. Our team was on the ground, absorbing the vibrant energy and insights firsthand. 
Top Books to Boost Your Crypto Knowledge
While we've embraced a digital age, books remain pivotal sources of knowledge, including in the cryptocurrency sector. These range from direct insights into the crypto industry to more general business and strategy concepts that crypto enthusiasts can adapt and apply. Nassim Taleb: Author of the Bestseller "The Black Swan"
The bankruptcy of FTX, the Terra collapse, the coronavirus pandemic, and other unforeseen events that have shaken the crypto industry are often referred to as "Black Swans." This term, popularized by Nassim Taleb through his bestselling book, has become synonymous with rare, impactful events. Why Did BTC Crash Amid the Attack on Israel? What Comes Next?
Cryptocurrencies and politics are more intertwined than we might wish. On the night of April 13, Iran launched a large-scale missile attack on Israel, likely in retaliation for a strike in Syria that resulted in the deaths of high-ranking Iranian military officers. This incident triggered a significant downturn in the crypto market. But what exactly happened? David Lee Chaum: The Pioneer of Digital Anonymity
In the early days of the Internet, David Chaum was already championing the importance of privacy in digital spaces. His pioneering work in cryptography and electronic money not only preceded modern technologies but also laid the groundwork for today’s crypto innovations. How did Chaum become the inspiration behind anonymous coins? Crypto Alliance That Sued Craig Wright: What Is COPA?
Cryptocurrency Open Patent Alliance or COPA is a non-profit organization founded in 2020. It is the biggest commitment to date for cryptocurrency patents (a form of intellectual property rights). COPA aims to encourage the adoption of crypto technologies and prevent the exploitation of patents by bad actors. GPU Mining in 2024: Comparing GPUs with CPUs and ASICs in Mining
Miners provide computational power to Proof-of-Work blockchain networks to process transactions, create new coins, and ensure network security. The efficiency and results depend greatly on which devices they use. The most common types of crypto mining based on the used hardware are GPU mining, CPU mining, and ASIC mining. 
Former cryptocurrency journalist Jacquelyn Melinek and investor Anthony Pompliano have announced the launch of Token Relations. This platform is aimed at facilitating connections between blockchain projects and stakeholders, offering an alternative to current promotional channels. 
Runes: Everything You Need to Know About the New Bitcoin Protocol
Six months after the announcement of the new Bitcoin protocol Runes, it's finally ready for launch. The event is scheduled to coincide with the Bitcoin halving, around April 20, marking another evolutionary step for the world’s first payment blockchain. Ethereum Gas Refunds: Can You Actually Get Your Fees Back?
Ads about getting a refund of Ethereum transaction fees are widespread on Twitter/X. Even if you’re following a few crypto-related pages on the platform, chances are high you’ve seen such ads too. Posts about possible refunds started to appear after the Ethereum Merge upgrade, and are still very common. Web3 Job Market and How to Find a Job in Web3 in 2024
The Web3 job market saw massive layoffs over the crypto winter that started in November 2021. Prices of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies declined sharply causing market uncertainty, and making investors cautious. 2024 seems to change the sentiment. 
Zombie Coins: Are Zombie Coins and Dead Coins the Same?
In the crypto world, zombies aren’t mythical. Thousands of cryptocurrencies exist in the market without showing much movement. You can spot zombie coins through crypto analytics platforms like CoinMarketCap and CoinGecko. When you read in the metrics “with a trading volume of $0” there, you've met a zombie. 
