Rai stones are one of the most unique currencies that has ever existed and can be viewed as an ancient predecessor to blockchain and cryptocurrencies. — Introduction Rai, or eventually Fei, are money made from stone, in a shape of a disc with a hole in the middle (so, donuts?) which were (and still are) used on a small Micronesian island called Yap. They are known as the world’s physically largest currency because some of the donut-shaped…

A quick introduction to Splinterlands, Alien Worlds, Crazy Defense Heroes and more crypto-based games — In several previous Crypto Hunters’ articles, we have already mentioned that blockchain has found its way even into the gaming industry. …

An often discussed topic — Bitcoin’s carbon footprint, energy consumption, potential solutions and more — The rising popularity of cryptocurrencies has brought forward the question of sustainability of crypto technology. Especially Bitcoin has been getting a lot of negative attention because of its enormous energy consumption and subsequent carbon footprint. This article explores the data surrounding this topic and meditates on possible solutions to emerging…

What good does crypto bring, what are the real-world use cases, positive impacts, its future potential and why you should consider using cryptocurrencies. — In contrast to my previous article about the times when crypto “died”, today I am going to focus on the positives — instances of beneficial impacts, useful implementations or other, generally speaking, wins of cryptocurrencies. I don’t want to ignore any problems or potential risks, but my aim in this…

Impulsive and corrective waves, precise chart patterns, ABC correction and theory conditions — Developed in 1930s by Ralph Nelson Elliott, Elliott Wave Theory is a part of technical analysis and is used to predict future price movements based on technical data and chart patterns. …

Every little help counts. — Personally, I’ve always seen cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology as means for building a better world, which, among many other things, also means a future without war (which can in my eyes be at least partially achieved through decentralization of power). A reality, where the decisions of one (wannabe-tsar) don’t ruin…

Amidst red numbers and regressing markets, let’s remember moments when crypto was proclaimed dead, yet still bounced back. — Many has proclaimed Crypto as dead or worthless numerous times. Bitcoin alone has been declared dead more than 400 times! …

When does it occur and how does it work, all explained in a simple example. — If you have been in a crypto community for a while, you may have heard the term impermanent loss thrown around. In this article, I’m going to explain everything about this concept and demonstrate it on an example. What is Impermanent Loss Impermanent loss is a temporary loss that can occur in certain instances…

A compact, educational article explaining what is unrealized loss or profit and when they can occur. — The goal of all hodlers, investors and traders is the exact same: to make profit and avoid loss. This may sound simple, but in reality it is often difficult and investors employ many different strategies or approaches to minimize risks and losses. One of the more “hidden” dangers you can…