What is Lisk? “Decentralized apps” (dApps) have been growing in popularity since Ethereum made it possible to put programs on a blockchain. However, not many apps have actually been designed yet, and average users do not have an easy way to find the programs that do exist. Lisk (LSK) is attempting to solve these problems by creating a more accessible development environment and a user-friendly directory similar to Google’s Play Store or Apple’s App Store.…

What is Dogecoin? Originally started as a “joke currency” based on a meme about a happy-looking Shiba Inu (known as “Doge”), Dogecoin (DOGE) has gradually been building in value and can be easily traded on a wide variety of exchanges. It gained notoriety for its sponsorship of the Jamaican bobsled team in the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, raising funds for them when they could not afford to go. The community is also known for its…

What is Raiblocks? The scalability issues plaguing Bitcoin have created a demand for no-fee, fast cryptocurrencies. Raiblocks (XRB) was created to be an answer to that demand, and it’s been growing in popularity much faster than a coin not listed on any major exchanges generally does. While there is some speculation about Raiblocks becoming an Internet of Things (IoT) application at some point, it is focusing first on being a functional cryptocurrency. Its architecture promises…

If you’re confused about Ripple (XRP), don’t worry. The term Ripple is often used interchangeably for the digital currency (XRP), the open payment network that the currency is transferred, as well as the holding company. Ripple is a privately held, cash flow positive company that aims to create and enable a global network of financial institutions and banks to use the Ripple software to lower the cost of international payments. Ripple calls this global network…

What is QTUM? The QTUM cryptocurrency was built by the Singapore firm, Quantum Foundation. The foundation plays a central role in bringing widespread adoption of blockchain technology in parts of Asia. Quantum has a long-term plan that does not compete with Ethereum and other leading currencies like Bitcoin, rather its goal is to form QTUM to become a hybrid of both Ethereum and Bitcoins’ protocols to build a better and secure platform with more blockchain…

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