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Category description – Bitcoin was invented by a pseudonymous individual or group named Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008 and is the world’s first enduring cryptocurrency that succeeded where decades of digital cash experiments failed.
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Malcolm O'Mahony

Is cryptocurrency dead?

Reading Time: < 1 minute The short answer? No.   Cryptocurrency has become increasingly popular over recent years due to its cryptographic security, decentralization, and anonymity. It is safe to

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Malcolm O'Mahony

What backs cryptocurrency?

Reading Time: < 1 minute Your private keys are what allow you (or anyone else) to access your crypto. If someone else gets their hands on your private keys, they

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Malcolm O'Mahony

How many people use cryptocurrency?

Reading Time: < 1 minute Cryptocurrencies are backed by blockchain technology – a network of computers around the world that work together to produce and store transactions. The blockchain ensures

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Malcolm O'Mahony

Why did bitcoin crash?

Reading Time: < 1 minute Bitcoin prices have seen a dramatic drop since the all-time highs of 2021.   While nobody knows the exact cause, Bitcoin’s crash over the last

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Malcolm O'Mahony

Is Loopring (LRC) safe?

Reading Time: < 1 minute Loopring is a Layer 2 scaling solution. This means that it is built on top of Ethereum – so, Loopring exists as an additional layer.

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Malcolm O'Mahony

Is Litecoin faster than Bitcoin?

Reading Time: < 1 minute When it comes to transaction speed, Litecoin is generally considered to be faster than Bitcoin due to its shorter block times and higher throughput. The

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