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What is proof of activity?

The proof of activity consensus protocol combines the best features of both proof of work (PoW) and proof of stake (PoS) in order to increase the security of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.  Created in 2014, the protocol begins by instructing…

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What is day trading?

Day trading is when traders place trades on financial markets using technical indicators that try to predict where the price of an asset will head over the course of a day. They place orders depending on where they think the…

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What is high frequency trading?

High-frequency trading (HFT) refers to a specialised form of trading that uses computer programs called bots to execute multiple trades in fractions of a second. The aim of HFT is to take advantage of very small price changes with high…

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What is a testnet?

In blockchain technology, a testnet is designed to test different improvements in the blockchain without the risk of causing any problems with the network. It can also act as an environment where dapp developers can test their decentralised applications. With…

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What is an asset?

An asset is any item, either physical (tangible) or non-physical (intangible) that holds value and can be of benefit to the owner in the future. A house, a vehicle, gold, money and art are all examples of tangible assets, while…

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