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From precious metals to paper

As we talk about upgrading the world to a better financial system, it’s also important to consider the forces that currently control our money, and the pros and cons of the current system. So we’re taking you on a tour of the Evolution of Money.

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A very brief history of currency

As we talk about upgrading the world to a better financial system, it’s also important to consider the forces that currently control our money, and the pros and cons of the current system. So we’re taking you on a tour of the Evolution of Money: where it comes from, why we use it, the secret forces that dictate its behaviour, and what it all means for you. This week we’re looking at the evolution of currency – beginning with its origins.

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Why is Satoshi Nakamoto anonymous?

Where did Bitcoin come from? Who created it and why? What is its purpose? Could one person have really created it? These are common questions within the cryptocurrency community. In this post, we’ll explain why the creator of Bitcoin might have chosen to remain anonymous.

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What do we know about Satoshi Nakamoto?

Where did Bitcoin come from? Who created it and why? What is its purpose? Could one person have really created it? These are common questions within the cryptocurrency community. In this post, we share what we know about the creator of Bitcoin.

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Why doesn’t Luno support more cryptocurrencies?

This is one of the most common queries that we receive from our community. We understand the validity of this question; it’s one we often ask ourselves. With over 1500 alternative cryptocurrencies (altcoins) now in existence, and some exchanges supporting…

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Unravelling the misconceptions about Bitcoin

As interest in Bitcoin grows, more people are being introduced to cryptocurrencies each day. This is exciting, but there are still common misconceptions and myths surrounding this new financial system.

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​Luno cuts fees with SegWit integration

We are happy to announce Luno is now SegWit integrated. What is SegWit? SegWit, short for Segregated Witness, is an improvement to the way Bitcoin transactions are sent. With SegWit, certain information is restructured in Bitcoin transactions, rendering them effectively…

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​How runaway markets work

Investment decisions don’t start with purchases. They start with education. As Bitcoin and Ethereum continue breaking price records, we want to take a moment during this euphoria to explain an important concept: runaway markets.

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​Ethereum is now available on Luno

We are happy to announce that Ethereum is now available on Luno. You can now buy, sell, send, receive and store the second most popular cryptocurrency. All you need is a verified Luno account. How to get started with Ethereum…

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Living in a multi-digital-currency world

Over the past few months we’ve had a lot of questions about our views on various cryptocurrencies, including initial coin offerings (ICOs), and also why we only support Bitcoin on our platform. Since our founding, we’ve considered ourselves to be…

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​You don’t have to buy a whole Bitcoin

A common misconception is that you have to buy a whole Bitcoin to get started. For anyone new to cryptocurrencies, this can be off-putting. But since Bitcoin is digital and can be divided into as many as one hundred million pieces, you don’t need to buy a whole one.

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The scaling debate, Bitcoin forks and potential disruptions

“Bitcoin is dying!”, “Bitcoin will crash!”, “Bitcoin may fork!”, “BIP148 vs BIP91”, “August 1 is D-day!“ are some of the confusing articles and comments you might have seen or heard in recent weeks. In this article, I’ll try to unpack…

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