What Are Smart Contracts? Smart contracts are agreements between two entities, designed to be executed automatically when the conditions of the contract are met. Smart contracts are coded onto a blockchain, meaning that they cannot be altered. The automation of smart contracts means that there is no need for third-party intermediaries, increasing trust and ensuring […]
Layer 1 and Layer 2 Blockchains: What Is The Difference? For many, the concept of blockchain technology is difficult to understand. Most understand that a blockchain enables the creation and use of cryptocurrencies, but not everybody knows that there are actually different types of blockchains: Layer 1s and Layer 2s. Learn more about the difference […]
Crypto Staking
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What is Cryptocurrency Staking? Most people interested or invested in crypto will have heard the term “cryptocurrency staking”, but not everybody will understand what it is and how it works. To put it simply, staking allows investors to earn rewards by locking up their crypto coins or tokens for a set period of time. While […]
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Crypto newbie? Get market insights with this comprehensive guide on how to start investing in crypto like a pro. Table of Contents: How to start investing in Crypto Our guide on how to start investing in crypto Crypto is not a buzzword anymore; it’s the real deal. As of 2024, there were over 2m different […]
Why I created Altcoin Analyst
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Altcoin Analyst combines my passion for big data analytics and blockchain technology. Since 2010, I have worked as a big data analyst/ data engineer for some of the world’s most data-intensive companies, including Disney, LinkedIn, and Amazon Web Services. My job involved analyzing and interpreting large data sets. Specifically, I transformed large unstructured data into […]