Today, on the fourth Bitcoin halving day, the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) announced the Finney Freedom Prize, honoring the achievements of Hal Finney, one of Bitcoin’s first public champions.Today, HRF is launching the Finney Freedom Prize to honor Hal Finney, a champion of privacy, open source software, and electronic cash.The 1 BTC Award celebrates those who do the most for Bitcoin and freedom during each halving era.Inspire more Hals✌️https://t.co/Zv6MagooUW pic.twitter.com/X4EqMEeIoM— Alex Gladstein 🌋 ⚡ (@gladstein) April 19, 2024 The prize will be awarded to the individual or organization that has done the most for Bitcoin and human rights during each…
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April 17, 2024, London, UK, Chainwire Dogeverse, a new multichain meme coin, raised $6 million in presales and recently passed a smart contract audit. The new meme coin utilizes bridge technology to ensure the tokens are available on the most popular on-chain markets. Multi-chain approach provides broad accessibility Dogeverse’s approach to multi-chain availability means that tokens are available across major smart contract-enabled blockchains. The plan is launching on Ethereum, BSC, and Polygon, but will soon launch on Solana, Base, and Avalanche. This approach makes Dogeverse more versatile and allows it to sustain itself if users migrate from one of the…
Merkle trees are the fundamental elements that make blockchains work. While it is certainly possible in theory to create a blockchain without a Merkle tree, simply creating a huge block header containing all transactions directly makes the ability to use the blockchain trustless out of reach of most people. This creates major scalability issues. A powerful computer for the long term. Thanks to Merkle trees, it is possible to build an Ethereum node that runs on any computer, large or small, laptop, smartphone, or even Internet of Things devices. Slock.it. So how exactly do these Merkle trees work and what…
BlockDAG (BDAG) It has quickly become a focal point in the cryptocurrency investing space, with a fully subscribed early pre-sale phase and showing a growth trajectory that outperforms long-established players such as the Ethereum ETF and fluctuating injection prices. Having already raised $18.8 million in an initial funding round and currently priced at $0.005 in its 9th batch, BlockDAG is proving to be an attractive option for investors looking to identify the next cryptocurrency in the market. This strong pre-sale demand supports market confidence and solidifies BlockDAG’s position as a leading choice for cryptocurrency investments. Ethereum ETF: Revitalizing small-scale cryptocurrency…
Explosive growth in cryptocurrency user baseSince the 2020 halving, the global cryptocurrency user base has grown dramatically, with a surge of approximately 400%. Early estimates put the number of cryptocurrency users at around 100 million, but by the end of 2023, this number had ballooned to nearly 580 million. This significant increase not only reflects the widespread acceptance and adoption of the cryptocurrency, but also sets the stage for increased demand and market dynamics for Bitcoin.Global cryptocurrency users from January 2023 to December 2023. source. Crypto.comPre-halving price rally like never beforeUnlike previous cycles where significant price increases occurred following the…
In a significant turn of events, former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has agreed to a settlement with investors, providing valuable cooperation in ongoing lawsuits against high-profile investors. The agreement, which is awaiting court approval, could be a key moment in the broader legal battle following the cryptocurrency exchange’s massive collapse. Former cryptocurrency mogul and current convicted inmate (…)
If we do the research, you can get alpha!Get exclusive reports and key insights on airdrops, NFTs, and more! Subscribe to Alpha Reports now and enjoy the game!Go to Alpha ReportThe much-anticipated Bitcoin halving has arrived, and Bitcoin believers have cheered the event, with many declaring a new era for Bitcoin. Especially since a new Runes protocol has also appeared online.Expectations about the halving have steadily grown since the beginning of the new year. In January, the fire caught fire after the SEC approved the first set of Bitcoin ETFs, and investors began speculating what a fourth halving would mean…
with Bitcoin With the four-year halving cycle finally complete, many users are competing aggressively to get blocks halved, paying exorbitant fees to mine a single block. Bitcoin mining pool pays over $2.4 million in block fees. Earlier today the 840,000th block was added to the Bitcoin blockchain. Sparking an onslaught of highly anticipated halving events. While the BTC price has not changed dramatically since the halving, transaction fees have soared to unprecedented highs. advertising Amidst massive competition, a mining pool identified as ViaBTC successfully mined the 840,000th Bitcoin block. Cumulatively, BTC users spent 37.7 BTC (equivalent to $2.4 million) in…
A renowned cryptocurrency trader said that top decentralized exchange (DEX) Uniswap (UNI) is sending bullish signals in the near term. Analyst Ali Martinez says 59,400 followers of social media platform “I do,” he says. We’ve reached $10!” Source: ali_charts/X Traders use the TD Sequential indicator to predict a potential trend reversal in a token based on the closing prices of the previous 13 bars or candles. UNI is trading at $7.49 at the time of this writing. The 23rd-largest cryptocurrency asset by market capitalization is up nearly 3% in the last 24 hours. Martinez too. note Cardano (ADA)’s Market Value…
Written by Pete Rizzo, Kraken Editor-in-Chief Pete Rizzo is a leading Bitcoin historian and author of over 2,000 articles on the cryptocurrency. He is also the editor of Bitcoin Magazine. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Kraken or its management. This opinion is not investment advice. Bitcoin, an invention of computer science, is a world first that will never be repeated. Bitcoin was not created out of thin air. Decades of previous electronic cash projects have failed, but each builds on the incremental progress made…