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Blockchain is like a new way to keep track of information without putting it all in one place. Instead of one person or group being in charge, the information is spread out across many computers. This is called decentralization.

In a blockchain, data is saved in pieces called blocks. These blocks are locked together in a chain using special math, which is why it's called a "blockchain."


🌐 A big problem blockchain helps solve is about trust. Before, people trading goods needed someone powerful, like a government, to make sure everyone was honest. But with blockchain, everyone can see and agree on what’s happening without needing one person in charge.

This is done through something called the consensus mechanism, where everyone checks and agrees on each new block added.

❗️Blockchains aren't perfect, though. They can be slow and can only handle so much information at once. But the cool thing is they help make things more open and fair because no single person has all the control.


So, in simple terms, blockchains help people trust each other and exchange things without needing a middleman. And that's a big deal!


More about blockchain in our next posts, stay turned!
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This is the second part of our discussion on blockchain technology. [Link to the first part]

Blockchain technology is designed to be secure by storing data across many computers instead of in one place. This setup means no single person can change the data once it's added.

How it Works?

1. Every block in a blockchain has a unique code called a hash. Each new block includes the hash of the previous block, linking them securely. Changing any block would require changing all following blocks, which is nearly impossible.

2. Proof-of-Work. This is a security step that makes creating new blocks difficult. Miners must solve a mathematical puzzle which takes time and energy, preventing fraud. This process ensures that changing any part of the blockchain is very hard and not worth the effort.

Proof-of-Work also helps keep the blockchain accurate and fair. Every new block takes about 10 minutes to create, which helps control the rate at which transactions are made and ensures all data is verified.


Miners are rewarded with πŸ’Έ for adding new blocks, which encourages them to follow the rules and keep the network secure.

Blockchain is not just about Bitcoin. There are other methods like Proof-of-Stake, which aims to be more efficient by requiring less energy.

Blockchain runs on a system where many computers (nodes) check and confirm new data. For new data to be added, most of these nodes must agree that it's correct. To break a blockchain, you'd need to change all the blocks, redo all the work, and control more than half of the network, which is very hard and expensive.


πŸ”” Stay tuned for more on how this technology is changing the world!
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πŸ¦’ Ripple ($XRP) recently secured new partnerships across different regions. Former Ripple Director Sean McBride has urged the FinTech firm to acquire another company.

πŸ¦’ Binance, the leading cryptocurrency exchange in terms of daily trading volume, has reached a significant milestone of 200 million global users.

πŸ¦’ Arbitrum ($ARB) to distribute $215M in ARB tokens for gaming innovation.

πŸ¦’ BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes says that a shift in policy from the central banks is about to boost crypto assets into a new bullish phase.

πŸ¦’ Real-world asset (RWA) tokenization has become the top-performing crypto sector, outperforming major sectors like Ethereum (ETH) and Bitcoin (BTC).
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πŸ¦’Arbitrum commits $215 million to the gaming industry.

πŸ¦’Meta has been criticized in the EU for using data without consent.

πŸ¦’South Korea may cancel a new tax on cryptocurrency. Authorities are reconsidering their stance due to community pressure.

πŸ¦’ Trump raises $12 million at crypto event. Guests included crypto industry leaders. Trump said he will be a "crypto president" and will stop Biden's campaign against cryptocurrencies.
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Over the last 7 hours, 4 million ETH worth $14.72 billion has been sent to CEX.

Coinbase Pro, Binance and Bitfinex have the most inflows.
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This is the third part of our series on blockchain technology. If you missed the earlier discussions, check Part 1 and Part 2.

In 2013, Vitalik Buterin proposed using blockchain for something called smart contracts. Ethereum was launched in 2015 to make these contracts.

Bitcoin lets us use money without banks, and Ethereum lets us make agreements (contracts) without lawyers.


However, blockchains like Bitcoin and Ethereum have their limits. For example, they can't handle many transactions quickly.


Many projects claim to use blockchain but don't meet all the technical standards we've discussed. Like the early days of the internet, there's a lot of excitement and some hype around blockchain.

The "genesis block" of Bitcoin referenced a major financial crisis, highlighting its goal to improve how financial systems work.
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❀️ Jailed for NOTCOIN

In Uzbekistan, a student was arrested for 10 days for selling Notcoin.

The court also ordered the destruction of the student's Galaxy A30 phone and bank card.

Uzbekistan has introduced fines and criminal liability for illegal cryptocurrency transactions (since January this year).
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πŸ₯ Boy hospitalized because of Hamster Kombat addiction.

A 14-year-old boy from Russia became addicted to the game Hamster Kombat. He set an alarm every 3 hours to collect coins and score points, causing severe sleep deprivation and hallucinations.

He is now stable in the hospital but unlikely to reach the top level in the game.
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Outflows from spot BTC ETFs totaled $65 million yesterday, after 19 days of increasing.

The market reacts instantly πŸ„β€β™‚οΈ
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Tokenomics combines "token" and "economics," and it refers to how any type of value, not just money, can be transferred using cryptocurrencies.

Tokenomics involves:

β€” Production. How tokens are created.
β€” Distribution. How tokens are spread among users.
β€” Usage Incentives. What benefits users get from holding or using tokens.

❌ Let’s explore this by looking at Bitcoin’s system.

β€’ Started in January 2009 with.

β€’ New Bitcoins are made through mining, which requires solving complex puzzles β€” this is known as Proof of Work.

β€’ New blocks are added about every ten minutes. The reward for mining started at 50 BTC and halves every four years. Currently, it's 3.125 BTC.

β€’ This will continue until 21 million Bitcoins are created, which is expected around 2140.

Bitcoin’s fixed supply helps determine its value and inflation over time. It's designed to decrease slowly, which makes Bitcoin a good store of value, unlike traditional money that can be printed endlessly.


Supply Metrics. Insights into the potential value of cryptocurrencies are often shown on sites like Coinmarketcap or Coingecko. These include:

Maximum Supply. The total number that will ever exist, like Bitcoin’s 21 million.

Market Capitalisation. The total value based on current prices, important for comparing cryptocurrencies.
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πŸͺ™ TON has overtaken Ethereum in the number of active addresses!
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⛏Teacher reading children's dreams and one boy's dream of becoming a bitcoin miner made everyone laugh

But remember, buddy: "First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they join you." πŸ’ͺ
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πŸ“ˆ The bitcoin exchange rate reacted by more than $1000 to the release of US inflation data.

The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the month decreased from 3.4% to 3.3%.
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πŸͺ™ Top Bitcoin Holders:

🟠 Exchanges β€” 2.3 million BTC
🟒 Miners (except Satoshi) β€” 706,000 BTC
🟑 Spot ETFs β€” 862,000 BTC
πŸ”΅ US Government β€” 207,000 BTC
πŸ”΄ Mt. Gox Custodians β€” 141,000 BTC
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πŸ“‰ BTC and ETH balances on exchanges have fallen to 4-year lows

πŸ’° BTC balances have fallen to around 2.3 million coins ($158 billion), according to Glassnode.

πŸ”Ή ETH balances fell to 16 million coins ($58 billion).

This is due to investors' expectations of higher prices in the bull market.
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πŸͺ™ The price of TON surpassed the $8 mark and updated ATH (all time high)

The coin is the ninth largest crypto asset with a capitalization of over $19 billion, according to Coinmarketcap.

Since the beginning of the year, Toncoin has increased in value by more than 200%.
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πŸͺ‚ In 2024 were given out $4 billion in airdrops

The amount is based on the number of tokens reserved for distribution and their average value.
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⛏ The average cost to mine 1 BTC is now $74,600.

After the halving, it briefly went up to $94,320, causing some equipment to be shut down and a short-term drop in hash rate.

It seems that only big companies with lots of money or cheap electricity can still make a profit right now.
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πŸ—“ Β«The launch of spot Ethereum-ETFs has been postponed to July 2Β» β€” Eric Balchunas

Earlier, he predicted the launch for late June or early July, so the timeline hasn't changed much.

SEC Chairman Gary Gensler noted that the launch will happen this summer.
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🀑 Lil Pump got a solana tattoo right on his forehead

How much do you think he got paid? πŸ€”
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