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How many types of blockchain are there

Currently there are different types of blockchain each with its unique capabilities and characteristics that are tailored to different needs.

Jose Segura 10 June, 2019

What is a Smart Contract ?: A Beginner's Guide

We usually hear about Bitcoin as a currency, which, in conjunction with the technology that supports its operation (Blockchain), allows money to be sent quickly, easily and cheaply.

John Fornell 27 July 2016

What are altcoins and what do they offer to the crypto asset ecosystem?

Discover what altcoins are and how they complement Bitcoin in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Learn what they are and their key innovations.

José Maldonado 29 February, 2016

What is a token?

In the world of cryptocurrencies a token is a virtual token that represents a value and is housed in the blockchain of projects like Ethereum.

José Maldonado November 3, 2018

How does Bitcoin work?

Discover what Bitcoin is, how its underlying blockchain technology works, and its impact on the global financial landscape in 2025. A comprehensive guide for beginners and experts alike.

Javier Pastor 7 April 2015

What is Bitcoin scalability?

Bitcoin is gaining users non-stop, but how long can its infrastructure last? Can it support millions of users? How far is Bitcoin scalability possible?

José Maldonado October 20, 2016

What is Bitcoin Script?

Bitcoin Script is the programming language of Bitcoin and the fundamental piece that allows all possible operations to be carried out on this blockchain.

Jose Segura November 28, 2019

What is the SHA‑256 algorithm and how does it work?

The acronym SHA-256 refers to the hash function that Satoshi Nakamoto has chosen for the operation of Bitcoin and its security. A feature that has a high level of security, perfect for the task of safely protecting and encoding the information of the world's first cryptocurrency.

gabriel ayala 23 July 2018

What is a Bitcoin Faucet?

A cryptocurrency faucet is a simple way for you to meet cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. Here we explain everything about them.

Nil Diaz 3 March, 2020

What are zk-SNARK tests?

Zk-SNARKs are a type of cryptographic test that apply zero knowledge protocols, to guarantee the highest level of privacy possible.

Jose Segura 22 May 2020

What is a sidechain or sidechain?

Side chain or sidechain, that's the name of one of the recent developments that seek to take blockchain technology to a new level.

Juan Luis Pascual September 23, 2019

What is a Crypto Bridge?

The Crypto Bridges or Bridges are responsible for us being able to interconnect the different blockchains that exist and be able to interoperate between them, thus diversifying and increasing the usability and scope of cryptocurrencies and the ecosystems that are built around them. 

Mario Brassesco 17 February, 2022

What is Sharding?

Know everything you need to know about sharding, a computer technique by which you seek to divide a database or network to make its operation much more scalable and decentralized. An interesting strategy that can help blockchain technology to overcome its main problem: scalability.

José Maldonado 28 May 2020

How to connect to a Layer2 for Ethereum and save on commissions?

Learn how to connect and use the different Layer2 available for Ethereum and thus enjoy lower commissions and much faster transactions.

John Fornell 14 February, 2022

What is a blue chip? The case of Bitcoin in the crypto world

In this article we review what a blue chip is. Read on to find out if BTC can act as a safe haven, based on this comprehensive expert analysis.

Jose Segura August 5, 2022

What is cryptocurrency mining?

The issuance of cryptocurrencies is done through a process called mining. In this article we introduce you to this revolutionary new concept.

gabriel ayala 5 July 2018

What is a cryptocurrency mining pool?

A cryptocurrency mining pool responds to the motto of 'the union is strength'. Do you want to know how they work? We explain it to you in the easiest way.

Jose Segura 7 June, 2019

Top most used mining algorithms in blockchain

We present the top list of mining algorithms and their functions that make the task of mining cryptocurrencies possible. There are various algorithms, each with its own characteristics adapted to the cryptocurrencies that make use of them.

gabriel ayala 12 June, 2019

What is the Ethash mining algorithm?

One of the most elaborate mining algorithms in the crypto world is Ethash, the Ethereum mining algorithm, which you will learn about in this great article. 

gabriel ayala 15 July 2020

Bitcoin Fees: How They Work and How Much to Pay

In every Bitcoin transaction there is a commission that is paid as an incentive to the people who maintain the network. Here we show you how to know it exactly.

John Fornell August 23, 2018