Hive – Expansion Brings Traction **Finding Its Place** Hive is currently one of the most undervalued projects in the Crypto space right now. This has however not deterred Hivers from their conviction and belief in the Hive blockchain. For many, including myself, being under the radar just provides more time to build something meaningful. Even though HIVE managed to briefly touch a billion-dollar market cap in 2021, it would still not be at fair market value if it were still…
Crypto - The Latest Trend Of Geo-Blocking **Canada Triggers A New Trend** Ever since Canada recently began freezing bank accounts, financial censorship has been on the rise. I know geo-blocking is by no means something new but it is definitely experiencing a surge and especially among large Crypto entities. As recently mentioned, Bitcoin was designed so as not to be politicized and yet we are experiencing censorship to some degree taking place on third-party platforms such…
Two Bullish Scenarios For ETH **A Trade Everyone Seems To Be In** Despite the high gas fees and numerous other hurdles, Ethereum continues to reign as the layer 1 of most hope. Although you will often hear many complaints regarding gas fees, the Crypto community continues to hold and view ETH in very high regard. It is rather interesting how this never seems to change. Even when MATIC, Solana, and Avalanche shocked the market with blistering price action, the attention…
A Portfolio To Replace Yourself **The Essence Of An Investment Portfolio** So why do individuals build up Investment portfolios over years and decades? The simple answer is, security! An investment portfolio that grows over time is a portfolio that is working. For many, this is a type of nest egg and something that they are looking to utilize later in life. For me, an investment portfolio should be more, and with Crypto, it can be! The risk factor of altcoins always comes…
Bitcoin Has No Intrinsic Value? **What Exactly Is Intrinsic Value** This is a term that is tossed around a lot by “value investors”, such as Warren Buffet. These investors look for stocks or assets that are trading well below their intrinsic value. So what exactly is Intrinsic value? Intrinsic value is a measure of what an asset is worth. This measure is arrived at by means of an objective calculation or complex financial model, rather than using the currently trading market…
Is Monero About To Gain Increased Adoption? **Deviation From The Satoshi Model** I don’t think Satoshi envisioned the ecosystem that is now, Cryptocurrency. Perhaps he considered that there would be a handful of knockoffs entering the market when it became apparent that Bitcoin was indeed securing adoption. However, the expansion of the Crypto market is by no means something that many could have expected, or at least so early on in the journey. An idea born in a world of…
Hive Backed Dollars Are Your Best Stablecoin Option Everyone Should Hold Some Stablecoins This is not a law but simply my own personal viewpoint. Every portfolio needs some form of hedge against possible calamity. Stablecoins are clearly the best way to hedge yourself and simultaneously remain in the 'Crypto market". One could also look at tokenized gold or even stocks for that matter. However, stocks would probably not really serve as a hedge but perhaps to some extent due…
Decentralization – Back To The Drawing Board **Living Up To The Promise?** Ever since Bitcoin began gaining attention, the buzzword that has always popped up is “decentralization”. This was and is supposed to be the defining factor to separate Bitcoin from a controlled and flawed monetary system. However, as adoption and the general Crypto market cap continues to grow, so does the objective of control. Decentralization, in principle, limits a certain person, organization, or…
PolyCUB – Zero Distraction & Patience **The Predictability Of DeFi** It always begins with euphoria and a massive pump. As the yields proceed to drop, investors begin dumping their holdings on DEXs, as they move on in search of the next “opportunity”. This is the rinse and repeat cycle of typical DeFi investors. They are making money and you can’t hold it against them. Successful investing requires that you formulate a strategy and then go on to repeat it as many times as…
XTM – The Pain & The Cure **The Moonshot Of 2021** After experiencing an amazing run last year, Torum’s XTM token seems to be suffering an enormous blow that appears to have no end. Many probably thought that the token would perhaps bottom at $0.25 and then begin a slow ascent but that has not been the case. Not even the $0.19 zone has been able to provide any meaningful support, as the price has edged as low as $0.16 today. Considering that XTM was trading as high as $2.50,…
Bitcoin Remains In Its Box **Killing Time** Bitcoin seems to be rather determined to sit this one out. Unfazed by much of what is transpiring on a global stage, BTC continues to trade in a very boring yet somewhat safe zone. This is what I mentioned to my subscribers on Noise.cash in January. I expected the $38K to $44K level to be “milked” for some time. I later went on to refer to it as the “Bitcoin box”, suggesting that price is trapped and continues to be trapped in this…
Bitcoin - Sovereignty Or Slavery **Bitcoin & The Idea Of Financial Sovereignty** At the heart and motivation of Bitcoin is financial sovereignty. Independence from a third party and very restrictive guidelines is how Satoshi envisioned Bitcoin to operate. His idea has always been to transfer value without friction or authorization, at any moment, from anywhere in the world. This ultimately creates financial sovereignty as there is no need for assistance or service from…
Crypto Investing - Sticking To The Plan **Detours Are Always An Option** Whether you are a developer of an up-and-coming Crypto project, or simply on a road trip, detours are always tempting. When the road becomes a bit rough, it is sometimes easier to choose an alternative path. The same is applicable to you as an investor. When prices plummet, it becomes difficult to continue allocating capital, especially if you have already allocated a significant amount. However, if…
Invisible Expansion **Contradiction In Terms** Understanding how wealth is created and compounded further by passive income and the network effect is an extremely valuable asset to have. Have you noticed how many wealthy people lose their fortunes only to rebuild them again? This is also usually attained in next to no time. Understanding how to create wealth is more powerful than being wealthy. Someone born into wealth would have little success were they required to rebuild…
Fantom - A Great Opportunity! **It’s All About Your Perspective** The recent news regarding Andre Cronje and his decision to call it quits has hit Fantom fairly hard. However, it is not as bad as you may think. I began accumulating FTM again at approximately $1.35, which turned out to be days before Fantom went on a tear to the upside. In essence, FTM has only shed a few months of price appreciation. I view this as an opportunity, due to the fact that though only a couple of…
Update – Modest Accumulation Continues Update – Modest Accumulation Continues By Sapphire | Sapphire Crypto | Unpublished https://www.publish0x.com/@CoinCollector https://www.publish0x.com/sapphire-crypto $0.00 **Bull Or Bear?** To be honest, it is still a very debatable topic, and the fact that there is uncertainty perhaps points to neither. I have been watching the price action fairly closely in the hope that this current wonky inverse head and shoulders pattern that is…
A Conflict Of Interests **A Dangerous Dynamic** This dynamic exists everywhere in the world of finance and business. Unfortunately, it is a real threat to succeeding in any aspect of life and not only Crypto and finance. Before I continue, I will say that a conflict of interest can exist and not be exploited. For instance, one of the largest industries in the world operates on a foundation of conflict of interest and that is the health industry. In other words, if you…
ChainLink Ecosystem Experiences Explosive Growth! **Oracles Floating Under The Radar** In my recent post, “Oracles – The Forgotten sector”, I mentioned how projects such as ChainLink and Band Protocol seem to have been excluded in the bull run of 2020 and 2021. There were very modest gains in the oracle sector as a whole and yet ChainLink, in particular, has had an amazing 2021 in terms of growth and partnerships. I did say that I would be doing a bit of research into…
It's Always Time To Build! **One Thing Is Clear** Opinions and expectations continue to reveal that nobody really knows if we are actually in a bull or bear market. I think in 2018 anyone could have definitively stated that the Crypto market was in the midst of a bear market and yet that is definitely not the case now. We are however experiencing altcoins performing as if they are in a bear market, while Bitcoin continues to raise doubts. Many are probably wondering why alts…
Dusk Network - Privacy Blockchain For Financial Applications **Privacy Becoming Hot Property** Privacy coins recently experienced a spike in attention and simultaneously, price. Approximately seven days ago, privacy coins such as Monero and Zcash spiked more than 20% on the day. This was a mere three days after I published, “Is Monero About To Gain Increased Adoption?”. Privacy is positioned to become an increasingly popular niche within the Crypto space going forward. This…
Leofinance – A Realistic Look At Where We Are In The Journey **New Projects Are Always Exciting** The launch of PolyCUB has been rather exciting, especially from a tokenomics point of view. How it plays out long-term is still anyone’s guess. With the price of PolyCUB rebounding to the dollar zone after briefly hitting $0.67, it has managed to surprise many. The true test however is once the APRs start to really come off their highs. This is the time that traditional DeFi…
Secret Network – Data Privacy For Web 3 **Enigma Migrates To Secret** During the course of 2020, Enigma holders were able to swap their ENG for SCRT on a 1:1 basis. Enigma migrated to its own Cosmos SDK-based chain, Secret Network, which has performed rather well since its inception. With an all-time low of $0.25 and an all-time high of $10.38, SCRT clearly has been producing the goods for investors. SCRT is currently trading at $4.53 at the time of writing and has a market…
One Of The Best Passive Income Opportunities **A Hefty 6% Per Month** Most people in Crypto are either aware of or making use of the dividend structure within the BetFury platform. I view BetFury exclusively as an investment opportunity and am not really interested in actual gambling. I have been consistently generating a passive income stream from this platform for a couple of years now and view it as one of the most stable and reliable earners I have. When you consider the…
Bitcoin & The Macro Picture **Bitcoin Idles On** Looking back into the Bitcoin price action reveals how the price has actually been stuck at the $39K zone for some time now. Even though there have been surges to the upside, BTC has been constantly pulled back into this lock zone. Strong resistance has been matched by equally strong support. This has ultimately created a box that Bitcoin seems unable to escape from. The $38K to $44K zone has been providing a great…
Leofinance - A New Chapter **Things Are Moving Fast** With the recent release of PolyCUB has come a renewed excitement and optimism for Leofinance and the entire ecosystem that is being built upon it. Leofinance is the foundational core element here and stands to benefit significantly in time. Hive also stands to gain some good exposure and it seems as if market recognition has eventually begun. Sure, Hive has managed to gain a lot of traction quite recently but Leofinance…
Bitcoin - Two Months To Go? **Confluence Whispered In My Ear** When trading markets, effective traders tend to seek out something known as confluence. This is very much like discovering which side of the market has the most favorable outcome. Multiple bullish indicators are usually indicative of a bullish move, while multiple bearish indicators are usually signs of an upcoming downtrend. Isolated trading ideas are typically inaccurate, which is why a good trader will set…
Digital Real Estate Extends Beyond NFTs & The Metaverse **It’s Not That New** Many people love the idea of investing in traditional real estate for a few key reasons. Firstly, the investment tends to increase in value over time and that “guarantee” alone is enough for some. Secondly, property is an investment that generates a form of passive income. There are however certain elements that require time and effort such as maintenance and other tenant-related issues. It has…
From Hard Work To Diligence **One Man’s Hard Work Is Another Man’s Laziness** Before we take this any further, let’s first establish a very important point. Everyone has a different idea or concept of what “hard work” actually is. What one may consider hard work could be considered a walk in the park to another. Due to a varying intolerance, let’s consider hard work to be that which brings one to a point of exhaustion. When you are working in Crypto and are not fortunate…
Hive & Leofinance - The Built-In Hedge **The Risk Is Real** Investing in Crypto is a risky move, especially if you go about it all wrong. A lot of people often approach me in my hometown, asking me what they should buy, as they are looking to get into Crypto. My answer is always the same and to be honest, I think many find it to be a bit boring. Firstly, my stance is always that I am not issuing investment advice but what I would personally consider the safest approach for…
Why Proof Of Stake Is Superior To Staking **Similar & Yet So Different** Being able to stake a coin is always a great benefit to have as an option but that does not necessarily make the coin a POS (proof of stake) blockchain. Many coins and tokens now offer a staking reward mechanism but they are not POS. This is basically another form of lending, as this is all that is actually taking place. In the DeFi space, asset holders can “stake” single assets, which is a…
Simplify Your Vegan Lifestyle & Simultaneously Earn Free Crypto **It’s A Great Idea** If you are vegan or know someone that is vegan, you will be aware of how difficult it can sometimes be to get hold of decent and authentic vegan products. This is not only a problem of availability but also misinformation. Many restaurateurs are coming around to the idea of incorporating vegan meals into their menus. However, many are also ignorant of what veganism actually is. One of the…
The Next Wave In Crypto Is Beginning To Form **The Sets Are Beginning To Roll In** It seems that retail investors are beginning to reawaken to the idea of investing in Bitcoin and Crypto once again. This is at least what I am beginning to see in my own hometown. The recent drop into the lower 30K zone left a lot of new and potential investors rather concerned about where the market was heading. Support was however impressively resilient and it wasn’t long before BTC began…
Crypto Is Busy Reshaping Every Other Industry **Gone Are The Days** There was once the narrative that Bitcoin and Crypto as a whole would fail and slowly sink into the ocean of nothingness. That narrative began to change in 2020 when disaster and calamity hit in the form of covid. Since the market rose from the lows of March 2020 the narrative has shifted significantly. Some of the biggest skeptics have become outspoken advocates of Bitcoin in particular. How does an asset…
Hodling Your Blogging Rewards - Why It's The Best Approach **Altcoin Rewards** When blogging on platforms such as Publish0x and Read.cash, many choose to cash out their earnings the moment they secure custody of their newly earned coins. Blogging on multiple platforms will in most cases provide bloggers with multiple income streams. These platforms typically reward their users in altcoins. On Read.cash it is Bitcoin Cash, while on Publish0x rewards are currently in…
Your Network Is Your Net Worth **Don’t Get The Wrong Idea** Whenever people hear the term “network” they often think along the lines of a multi-level marketing scheme. This is just one instance of a network and not a very good one in my opinion. Networks are also not only restricted to the “human element”, especially in the Crypto space. Look at Bitcoin, for instance, what began on a single laptop is now a massive network of computing mining rigs across the globe. Yes, there…
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