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Facebook’s metaverse plans have caused discomfort in the crypto community, but there’s every reason to believe in a decentralized future for metaverses.
Nikolai Kuznetsov
Nikolai is a financial analyst and professional trader writing for Forbes, The Next Web and Investing.com. Based in Israel, he has been trading multiple markets and educating traders as a teacher and a mentor. Nikolai has extensive experience in stock market analysis, investment research and various assets such as cryptocurrencies, FX, commodities, equities and bonds. He's also a a black belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and always enjoys a good workout at the gym.
Facebook’s centralized metaverse a threat to the decentralized ecosystem? - Analysis
Bitcoin price action in 2021 so far mirrors 2017 — Will it continue? Bitcoin is in full bull run mode according to trading analysts, as on-chain indicators look promising, but the rest of 2021 could be full of surprises.
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Diminishing returns: Is Bitcoin underperforming compared with altcoins? After several hesitant months, altcoins are now outpacing the flagship asset.
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Cause and effect: Will the Bitcoin price drop if the stock market crashes? Could Bitcoin’s halving cycles power through a hypothetical post-COVID economic crisis, or is BTC destined to be correlated with stocks?
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On the fence: If this is a crypto bear market, how long can it last? Is a bullish reversal incoming, or is crypto starting a bear market? It’s not clear where the markets will go, so let’s weigh the facts.
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Joining the ranks: Bitcoin’s correlation with gold and stocks is growing BTC used to be an uncorrelated asset, but that’s no longer the case. What can gold and stocks suggest about the crypto markets?
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Bitcoin dominance cycle suggests the 2017 crypto rally could repeat Bitcoin dominance patterns are showing similar lows and an eerie resemblance to 2017. So what does this suggest for BTC price?
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Polkadot parachains full of promise, but lack of launch date raises concern The parachain slot auctions are the next big milestone due on the Polkadot roadmap. So, what can we expect?
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When will Bitcoin price rally end? Here is what’s backing the BTC bull run Are BTC prices sustaining due to a continuous stream of good news, or is there more at play?
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A little bit of history repeating? The numbers behind Bitcoin’s bull run What’s different about crypto in 2021 compared to 2017, and where does this current Bitcoin rally sit in terms of BTC’s cycle?
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The staking race: Late entrant Ethereum lags behind rivals with Eth2 The second-biggest cryptocurrency is only the fourth-ranked staking network, but it’s looking to catch up to the rest.
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DeFi liquidity pools, explained Liquidity pools offer passive income opportunities to investors — but how do they work?
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Synthetic dreams: Wrapped crypto assets gain traction amid surging market Synthetic crypto assets offer vast potential to shake up the crypto and traditional financial markets, but what’s behind the current growth?
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These 2020 blockchain tech developments have set the stage for 2021 2020 has been a stellar year for blockchain technology, laying important foundations for the year ahead.
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Who did the most for real-world crypto and blockchain adoption in 2020? 2020 has been an epic year for crypto and blockchain, but some did more than most to help spur adoption.
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Ethereum 2.0’s long and winding road to scalability launch The Ethereum 2.0 deposit contract is open. How are things progressing, and what comes next?
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DeFi on Polkadot: An alt chain with interoperability on the horizon Polkadot’s DeFi ecosystem is expanding, but will its interoperability prove to be the Ethereum-killer?
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Bitcoin runs crypto markets, but DeFi tokens don’t follow its lead DeFi tokens have been around for a few months now — long enough to plot some recurring trends that show some clear patterns.
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BurgerSwap frying high — Binance offers up the latest dish on DeFi menu BurgerSwap has pumped BNB price, but how long can it last, and what does that mean for Binance? Cointelegraph talks to the Burger King.
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Challenging Ethereum 2.0? Competing blockchains are seizing the moment Ethereum 2.0 will lose the first-mover advantage its first iteration had. How does it stack up against the extensive competition in 2020?
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Ethereum 2.0 and EOS Crossing Swords Over Scalability Supremacy EOS has long been the most legitimate competitor to Ethereum, so what does the upcoming ETH 2.0 implementation hold?
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Ethereum 2.0 and Polkadot Offer Alternative Solutions to Scaling Issue Polkadot and Ethereum have an intertwined history, but how does the newly launched Polkadot stack up against the plans for Ethereum 2.0?
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Compound’s COMP Token Takes DeFi by Storm, Now Has to Hold Top Spot Compound’s COMP token has been wildly successful in the initial period since launching. What’s behind it, and is it sustainable?
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Blackout Cure Needed? BTC Price Volatility Challenges Crypto Exchanges 2020 has been one of BTC’s most volatile periods, but why do cryptocurrency exchanges keep crashing under high demand?
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Ethereum 2.0 Staking, Explained As Ethereum gears up to shift to a proof-of-stake consensus, here is a guide explaining token staking on the Ethereum 2.0 blockchain.
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DeFi’s Recent, Costly Setbacks Serve as Lessons for the Sector After a meteoric rise, DeFi has suffered several high-profile setbacks. The question is not about whether it will recover, but what needs to be done to ensure recovery.
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Bitcoin Halving History: Hash Rate as a Clue to What Will Happen Bitcoin halvings are nothing new, but plenty has changed since 2016. Can the previous network dynamics provide a clue for 2020?
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Blockchain’s Need for Speed Brings New Tools to the Crypto Industry A new fast and scalable blockchain platform is making waves with high-profile partnerships and backing from big investors.
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Here’s How the Crypto Sector Is Navigating the Pandemic’s Challenges With many industries taking a hit due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, how are providers in the crypto sector faring?
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Lightning Networks Has Yet to Strike Adoption, but Don’t Count It Out Recent studies have shown the Lightning Network is struggling, but are these teething problems or longer-term issues?