Even when Dogecoin isn't meant to make you rich, it's still a fully-functional cryptocurrency for day-to-day use. The Blockchain's been going strong for a couple of years now, so I think DOGE will survive for generations. Whenever it'll reach $1 by the end of the year or not, will greatly depend on the level of hype surrounding it. I seriously doubt Dogecoin will go to $1 within such a short period of time, especially when interest for the cryptocurrency has recently declined. Maybe within 5-10 years from now it'll happen?

I wouldn't care that much about the price as long as Dogecoin stays true to its roots. As long as decentralization is prioritized, nothing else matters. Just my opinion

Of course. Staking is not for everyone, especially when there's some level of technical knowledge required when doing such practice. There are a lot of risks involved, so staking only makes sense to those who have some spare money willing to lose it at some point in the future. With volatile market prices and fluctuating interest rates, some people may prefer to save money at a bank instead. If you're willing to take risks, then I'd recommend staking over saving money at a bank anytime. I've been staking for 3 years now and have obtained great results. Stablecoins are usually the most profitable especially when the Blockchain in question has low transaction fees.

By investing a small portion of your money every week on "De-Fi" apps, you can build a nice passive income system that will last for years. As long as you don't invest more money than what you can't afford to lose, you'll have nothing to worry about.

China is a communist country so forcing the use of CBDCs is nothing out of the ordinary. They stripped down innovation by banning cryptocurrencies in their entirety. The government doesn't want to lose control over people's money, so it decided to quickly take action before it was too late. China is the first country to launch a CBDC, but there's still a lot of work to be done to fully digitize the mainstream economy. Considering that development of a new digital currency does not happen overnight, it may take years before we enter the era of CBDCs.

I wouldn't care about this, as long as decentralized cryptocurrencies exist. With decentralization, comes freedom. Who knows if the advent of CBDCs make decentralized cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum more popular in the future? Just my thoughts

Crypto may never be able to replace Fiat, but it would surely transform the banking system in the long run. With how successful digital currency payments have been over the past years, we may be one step closer of seeing credit/debit cards phased out by banks for good. I guess the future will consist of digital payments via the use of implants and CBDCs. Plastic cards and paper money will be eliminated, paving the way for a fully cashless society. It's probable "Ce-Fi" (Centralized Finance) will make use of Blockchain tech for its own benefit.

What matters is that crypto stays decentralized so it can prove to be an alternative to Fiat. As long it stays that way, it'll be able to last for generations. Who knows if Fiat will live alongside crypto for a very long time?

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Exactly. The higher the risk, the higher the reward will be. While staking may seem to be profitable, the risks of doing such practice is much higher than saving your money at a bank. Where to put your money (crypto or banks) is entirely up to you. Believe me, there's nothing better than building passive income through the use of crypto/Blockchain tech. If you're able to manage the risks, staking works wonders.

Someone wise enough would simply rely on both banks and crypto in order to minimize risks as much as possible. By saving money at a bank and staking money on crypto, you'll be able to achieve peace of mind. As long as you "invest" your money wisely, there should be nothing to worry about. Just my thoughts

I would choose all of them just to minimize risks of loss as much as possible. Crypto may be the best-performing asset of all time, but the risk of loss is higher than it's the case with Gold or even Silver. By diversifying your investment into both precious metals (Gold and Silver) and Crypto, you'll be able to achieve piece of mind in the long term. I usually convert some of my Bitcoin to Gold whenever there's a spike in market prices in order to protect my purchasing power as much as possible. It's a strategy most avid investors do in order to avoid losing it all in an instant.

Both precious metals and crypto have their respective advantages/disadvantages so it's up to you to decide what you want to do with your money. As long as you don't invest more than what you can't afford to lose, you'll have nothing to worry about.

I believe Bitcoin's "fluctuating value" and government policies are factors that greatly affects its ability to be widely adopted in the mainstream world. If it wasn't by that, most people would've already joined the game. Despite Bitcoin's underlying "issues", popularity's been increasing at a slow and steady rate. Right now, Bitcoin is much bigger than it was a few years ago.

For the first time in history, a country adopted Bitcoin as legal tender. Everything seems to be heading in the right direction, so I wouldn't be surprised if Bitcoin reaches a level of adoption comparable to that of Fiat in the long term. No one knows what will happen in the future so the best we can do is hope for the best. Just my opinion

This was to be expected since governments often see crypto as a threat to the existence of Fiat. The EU decided to "up" their game as they believe crypto can be used by Russians to avoid sanctions. Other countries are tightening regulations for the same reason. Privacy in crypto/Blockchain land was relatively non-existent since centralized exchanges and transparent cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum have dominated the industry for long. There are only a few privacy-oriented solutions, but adoption is relatively low.

What matters is that crypto stays decentralized so that it can stand the test of time. As long as there are defenders of privacy and decentralization, there should be nothing to worry about. Just my thoughts

I think we're still too early to tell, as crypto/Blockchain tech has a lot of things to improve in order to become widely adopted by the masses. There are issues/flaws to be discovered for CBDCs to be as robust and reliable as possible. That is if governments decide to use Blockchain tech for the new digital Fiat system. China may have been the first country to launch a CBDC, but it's still has a lot to catch up before it can become the world's leading economy (if it ever will). People just aren't ready for a fully-digitized world.

Apart from the fact that development of a CBDC will take years, getting everyone to adopt the new digital Fiat system will be quite a challenge. We already have stablecoins, so there's no rush in seeing CBDCs become a reality soon. As long as decentralized cryptocurrencies exist, nothing else matters. Just my opinion

Money talks, so people will follow coins that are "pumping" like crazy even if they're destined to failure in the long run. Newcomers don't understand what crypto is truly about, so they will make foolish decisions thinking they'll become rich quick. Instead of focusing on the money, people should focus on what makes crypto a better alternative against Fiat. Only then, crypto/Blockchain land would be a better place.

One thing for sure is that Shiba Inu is a "shitcoin" just like Dogecoin, APE COIN, and zillions of other coins being traded on the market. The dump will be inevitable since the coin has no substance to it. You can never expect high prices with something as hyperinflated as Shiba Inu. As a short-term investment, Shiba Inu works wonders. But as a long-term investment, it sucks real bad. As long as you don't put all of your life savings into this "shitcoin", you'll have nothing to worry about. Just my thoughts

Exactly. Staking crypto is so much better than just saving your money at a bank. Of course, the risks of loss would be higher with staking than all the other way around. It all depends on what you want to do with your money. I'd choose staking over saving anytime since it's very lucrative in the long run. Most cryptocurrencies reach higher prices over time, so your profits will be even bigger in the future. As long as you don't put all of your eggs in one basket, you'll have nothing to worry about. Just my opinion

CBDCs will have more credibility than stablecoins, simply because they're backed by the full faith and credit of the government. I doubt centralized stablecoins will survive as people will prefer CBDCs instead. Only decentralized stablecoins will stand against CBDCs as they don't have any central operator (issuer) behind them. They will prove to be an excellent alternative for those looking to escape government surveillance. I'd focus more on traditional cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin or Ethereum since they're not directly tied to Fiat. As long as decentralization wins, there should be nothing to worry about. Just my thoughts

There's some level of resistance from both governments and banks in order to limit Bitcoin's growth as much as possible. With the FUD surrounding the China ban, the on-going Russia-Ukraine crisis, and the US Dollar's ever-rising inflation rates, Bitcoin's prices have stalled. It's going to take a while before we see Bitcoin reaching a new All-time-high in price. Most people are greedy, so they will quickly abandon Bitcoin when they see everything going downhill in an instant. Only a few manage to reap huge rewards by "hodling" Bitcoin during adverse conditions. I'm really in no hurry to see BTC valued at $75k as long as it works as intended. Just my opinion

It's all a money grab by the developers. Nothing new to see here. Most people are driven by greed, so they'll invest into this coin even if it doesn't promise any future at all. Crypto was never been about the money, so those who try to get rick quick will go "rekt" in the long run. Instead of focusing on "shitcoins" like APE COIN, Dogecoin, and Shiba Inu, people should focus on serious cryptocurrencies with a proven track record of development and innovation behind them. As long as we have an alternative financial system to existing Fiat, nothing else matters. Who knows how long APE COIN will last? Just my thoughts

Pretty cool. I've collected a few doodles over the years so an NFT version would be a no-brainer for me.

I'm guessing the NFTs will be created on the Polygon chain, right? It would be so much cheaper than doing so on ETH.

Anyways, I will be watching your OpenSea handle closely for the launch of the first NFT Doodle. Good job, Chris!

Newbies are often driven by hype, so they will invest during a bull market in order to avoid losing the chances of making a quick buck. But that's not the way crypto works. The moment they see prices falling down the drain is the moment they think crypto is dead. Only smart people will buy crypto during bear markets in order to make a lot of money in the long term.

No matter if the market is bearish or bullish, you can still make money with crypto during its ups and downs. The extreme price volatility often makes crypto a better choice than traditional stocks for short-term gains. Trading is not for everyone, so I'd advice anyone to proceed with caution. Just my thoughts

Regulations are as far as the government can get in order to try to "control" crypto at its fullest. But they won't be successful at the end, because of the way crypto is designed (decentralized and censorship-resistant). China may have made crypto "illegal" to own, use, and/or trade. But people can still get access to crypto "behind the scenes". If crypto was centralized, this wouldn't been possible.

We should expect more regulations from other countries as crypto becomes more popular in the mainstream world. This is no reason to be alarmed, since governments will do anything in their power to keep Fiat afloat as much as possible. As long as crypto remains decentralized, we should have nothing to fear. Just my opinion

If kids are educated about Bitcoin today, they can become the new generation of a cashless society. The pioneer cryptocurrency is the same as cash, where it can be used without any credit checks or without giving any personally-identifiable information whatsoever. I think kids will massively adopt Bitcoin because of the many benefits it provides over existing Fiat. If a kid invests into Bitcoin today, he/she can become extremely wealthy in the future. How to make them understand something as technologically-complex as Bitcoin is the excellent question. Many kids use smartphones and other complex devices today, so I think teaching kids about Bitcoin shouldn't be much of a challenge. Just my thoughts

BNB (native cryptocurrency of BSC) may be a good Ethereum alternative, but it's still heavily centralized. The same can be said about Solana, TRON, and other high-performance blockchains. That's what you get when you sacrifice decentralization for high-speeds and cost-efficiency. I think there's no platform that is "best", since it all depends on your specific needs. There are a plethora of platforms on the market aiming to "beat" Ethereum, but they will always remain one step behind because of their unreliable and heavily-centralized design.

I'd say Polygon (MATIC) is a better choice than BNB simply because it's faster and cheaper to use for "De-Fi". The cryptocurrency is trading below the "double digits", as people haven't noticed its true benefits yet. If Solana went sky-high at a very fast pace (even though it's centralized), then Polygon (MATIC) can do better. I'm fine with having more than one platform as long as decentralization prevails in the long run. Who knows how strong the "De-Fi" space will be in the future? Just my opinion