Tag: Blockchain
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Navigating the environmental impact of cryptocurrency mining
Posted on February 8, 2024, Level beginner Resource Length short
The world of cryptocurrency has rapidly evolved, presenting both innovative opportunities and, notably, raising concerns about its environmental impact. As the popularity of cryptocurrencies continues to surge, particularly those utilizing proof-of-work (PoW) consensus mechanisms, the environmental ramifications of cryptocurrency mining have come under intense scrutiny. This article explores the key aspects of this issue, delving into the challenges and potential solutions for achieving a more sustainable future for the crypto industry. By Alexander Fedotov.
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Demystifying cryptocurrency and digital assets
Posted on January 15, 2024, Level beginner Resource Length medium
The crypto space is vast, and it can be easy to get lost in a sea of terms and definitions. Consider this a brief introduction into this ever-changing universe. By @pwc.com.
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Top 5 cryptocurrency trends (2023 & 2024)
Posted on August 14, 2023, Level beginner Resource Length long
The past year or so has been a wild ride in the cryptocurrency space. Ripe with fraud and falling prices, many analysts have questioned crypto's ability to survive and endure. By Josh Howarth.
Tags crypto miscellaneous learning blockchain fintech
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(Spring) Booting Java to accept digital payments with USDC
Posted on June 16, 2023, Level intermediate Resource Length medium
It's funny how a seemingly meaningless event in one's life can lead to an unexpected change. For me, one of those events happened in July 2021 when my flight home was delayed by so much that I paid for my very first Uber. For this article, I wanted to see how easy it is for a web2 developer to use Java in order to perform some Fintech transactions using web3 and USDC over the Ethereum blockchain. My plan is to use the Circle Java SDK, Java 17, and a Spring Boot 3 RESTful API. By John Vester.
Tags blockchain app-development java programming apis
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Why Ethereum is still the home of DeFi
Posted on June 6, 2023, Level beginner Resource Length medium
Ethereum is the 2nd largest blockchain by market cap behind Bitcoin, and thus the largest smart contract blockchain, so it's no surprise that Ethereum's blockchain supports the largest portion of assets locked in DeFi protocols, with about $27b of assets locked. By @ultimate.app.
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How to use ChatGPT AI for smart contract development
Posted on June 5, 2023, Level beginner Resource Length medium
ChatGPT and AI have become the most exciting new technologies of the past decade. You've likely already seen some of the fascinating use cases of the tool like writing poems, lyrics in the style of renowned musicians, film scripts, college essays, and more. In this blog, you'll learn how to use ChatGPT to improve your smart contract development. By Clarissa Watson.
Tags blockchain app-development bots miscellaneous learning
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How to build an NFT gallery using QuickNode's GraphQL NFT API
Posted on May 18, 2023, Level intermediate Resource Length medium
A step-by-step tutorial on building an interactive NFT Gallery using QuickNode's GraphQL NFT API, icy.tools, JavaScript, Next.js, and Tailwind CSS. By Aayush Gupta.
Tags blockchain apis cloud fintech app-development
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From 'Likes' to 'Rewards': How web3 is disrupting traditional social media model
Posted on May 12, 2023, Level beginner Resource Length medium
Over the past decade, social media platforms have revolutionized social interactions for people looking to connect with friends, family, and like-minded individuals and communities. Since the dawn of MySpace and Facebook, social media has provided us with an unprecedented level of connectivity and has opened up a world of opportunities for businesses to connect with their customers. However, with the rise of Web3, traditional social media platforms are being forced to rethink their models in order to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. By chain.com.
Tags web-development infosec blockchain management miscellaneous cio
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The greater use of cloud computing for financial services
Posted on April 19, 2023, Level beginner Resource Length medium
For good reason, the financial services industry is quickly adopting cloud computing technology. Cloud computing provides numerous advantages, including cost savings, scalability, agility, and increased security. By Finance Magnates Staff.
Tags miscellaneous fintech blockchain cloud cio
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Technical differences between WEB 2 and WEB 3: A developer's perspective
Posted on April 3, 2023, Level beginner Resource Length short
Web2 refers to the internet's second generation, in which websites and web applications are centralized. For many years, Web2 has been the standard, with a client-server architecture and data stored on central servers controlled by a few large corporations. By Nxtgen Virtue.
Tags crypto blockchain fintech learning how-to
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Microsoft is building a cryptocurrency wallet into its Edge browser
Posted on March 31, 2023, Level beginner Resource Length medium
A controversial feature is coming to Microsoft's browser just as the crypto markets are suffering. By Tom Warren.
Tags crypto blockchain fintech browsers
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Node hosting on Google Cloud: A pillar of Web3 infrastructure
Posted on March 26, 2023, Level beginner Resource Length medium
Blockchain nodes are the physical machines that power the virtual computer that comprises a blockchain network and store the distributed ledger. There are several types of blockchain nodes, such as RPC nodes, validator nodes, archive nodes. By Bertrand Portier.
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