In brief: Here I present the urls of the things I read this week on cryptocurrency. I haven't included the Steemit articles because you can just get them yourself!
I don’t have a tech background. I’m not computer savvy. I’m way too old to be considered a young adapter. I find myself reading more and more about what’s going on and am recording this both as a reminder for myself, and (hopefully) a useful reference for others. Being human, I am sure I will err on the side of my preferred opinion of the time, but I aim to record all the things I read, whether I agree with them or not.
Be aware of as many opinions as you can and do your own research.
Welcome to my cryptoworld.
Articles
A former central banker thinks banks will start buying crypto as part of their foreign reserves.
https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-03-23/are-central-banks-about-open-floodgates-gold-and-cryptocurrency
Venezuela's oil-backed cryptocurrency will be convertible to several currencies, including the Russian ruble
https://www.rt.com/business/422201-venezuela-cryptocurrency-traded-rubles/?utm_source=browser&utm_medium=aplication_chrome&utm_campaign=chrome
Japan ordered Binance to suspend its service to Japanese residents
https://www.rt.com/business/422165-japan-suspends-binance-cryptocurrency/
An overall look at the crypto market for the last 3 months
https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-03-29/techlash-crushes-cryptos-bitcoin-tumbles-50-q1-back-below-8k
Getting arty with Bitcoin and Lego
https://www.rt.com/usa/422372-la-artist-hides-bitcoin-lego/
Everything you wanted to know about ICO tokens
https://www.coindesk.com/right-way-think-crypto-tokens/
The basics about the blockchain
https://medium.com/s/welcome-to-blockchain/everything-you-need-to-know-about-blockchain-but-were-too-embarrassed-to-ask-b3cee3e918f8
Is crypto dropping to dangerous levels?
https://www.rt.com/business/422691-bitcoin-crash-weekly-losses/?utm_source=browser&utm_medium=aplication_chrome&utm_campaign=chrome
Bitcoin dropped to below $7,000
https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-03-30/crypto-carnage-continues-bitcoin-back-below-7000-ether-under-400
This isn’t new, but it’s worth posting again. It’s a really nice, chilled explanation of what Bitcoin is with clear text and graphics.
https://hackernoon.com/bitcoin-will-become-a-basic-utility-just-like-email-51766a67b00
Lou Kerner reflects on and updates what he wrote about crypto two months ago
https://medium.com/crypto-oracle/5-more-thoughts-on-crypto-after-another-five-months-down-the-rabbit-hole-85c95c359321
The title refers to a new porn ICO, but the content is a great explanation of why everything doesn’t need to go on the blockchain and why most ICOs are not worth investing in.
https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-03-29/meet-bunnytoken-new-ico-bunch-porn-stars
A simple explainer
https://www.cnet.com/how-to/what-is-bitcoin/
Not specific to crypto – a look at the total financial market with an interesting mediation to accompany it
https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-03-29/global-stocks-bonds-tumble-q1-break-record-win-streaks-amid-trade-tantrums-techlash
Dan Larimer replies to Vitalek re Designated Proof of Stake
https://medium.com/@bytemaster/the-limits-of-crypto-economic-governance-9362b8d1d5aa
The original Bitcoin White Paper
https://bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdf
Videos
Peter Leeds from Penny Stocks on Oil, Bitcoin, Gold, and a recession in 2018.
