[1 - Cointelligence]

If your new to the crypto space or want to take a more deeper dive into the world of useful websites this post may be for you. Here are four tools all the links I use on a regular basis to stay up-to-date and help me to make better trades.

1 - Cointelligence

It has several features:

a) General Overview of the Market

Here you can view several altcoins. To my knowledge, they have the largest database of all altcoins. You can sort the data by price, volume, algorithm, proof type, market cap and 24h change.

b) Coin Specific Data

You can view charts and market data on a specific cryptocurrency. Useful information includes latest trades from all exchanges, forums, orders on all exchanges, advanced charts and analysis.

c) Coin Analysis

You can also read the latest news regarding the market as well as analysis made by chart analyst experts. The Bitcoin analysis has been particularly impressive www.cointelligence.com/content/analysis/bitcoin


2 - Coinbase

Probably the most popular and easy-to-use exchange in the space that allows you to buy/sell Bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin. This is my normal go to exchange if I need to bring fiat money into the market.

3 - Coindera

Coindera makes it easy to monitor Bitcoin and over one hundred cryptocurrencies. You can get real-time alerts sent via email, SMS, and push notifications to your Android or IOS devices and the user interface is responsive and attractive.

4 - Blockfolio

If you do wish to monitor your portfolio I recommend using Blockfolio. It's a mobile app available on Android and iOS that does not require an account. There is a lot of privacy speculation about portfolio management apps in general but this application seems to be on the up and up.

Here are the tools I use to help me trade better. Comment below other tools I missed and those that you would like to recommend.

[Technically speaking, what do you believe is superior from a privacy perspective, Monero or ZCash? Doing some research and interested in opinions.]

Technically speaking, what do you believe is superior from a privacy perspective, Monero or ZCash? Doing some research and interested in opinions.


For those of you who are unsure of the coins, I have provided a brief overview of what they are below.

Monero started in April 2014 and it uses privacy technologies understood as Ring Signatures, Stealth Addresses and RingCT on the blockchain technology to obscure the identity of senders and verifiers.

Zcash started as a fork of the Bitcoin blockchain in October 2016 is and it gets its name from the fact that zero knowledge is revealed to the verifier in the process.

I decided to take a position in ECA in December because it was pretty hot but right now and the price is very low compared to that month.

What do you think?

I have been researching NEO to understand what it is, it’s roots, how it works and its storage options.

Many articles exist that explain the “differences” between Ethereum and NEO, but they do the debate little justice. They skim over things, don’t explore them well, explore only one aspect, or aren’t holistic in their analysis and don’t explain why the differences even matter and what their relevance to the real world is.

Therefore, I would like you to share your opinions about NEO and Ethereum, explain which one is a better long term investment then justify your reasoning.

[Desktop Wallets]

A wallet is typically safer than a cryptocurrency exchange. A wallet for cryptocurrencies is similar to a bank account. Wallets allow you to store your coins, receive coins, and send your coins. There are main types of cryptocurrency wallets which include Software Wallet, Web Wallet/Hosted Wallet, Hardware Wallet, and Paper Wallet.


Desktop Wallets

This type of wallet requires a download of software which can be installed onto the desktop of your PC or Mac. Generally, a cryptocurrency i.e. Ethereum will allow you to download their wallet however some require you to download the blockchain and this is 100GB plus in size. If you have limited bandwidth alternatives include MultiBit and Amory which allow you to create and make use of a wallet without downloading blockchain information. For mobile devices, MyCelium, Electrum, and Copay offer high quality wallet clients for Android and iOS devices and they come with complete backup features.

Web/Hosted Wallet

This type of wallet is accessible via the internet and hosted by a third party. They are popular due to their ease of use as you can access your wallet from any internet connected device. However, they are not the most secure as private keys are kept by the third party. Regardless Coinbase does offer a comparatively secure wallet that is worth considering.

Hardware Wallets

This type of wallet is an offline, hardware device that has to be plugged into a device for transaction. They offer higher levels of security as private keys are generated on the device whilst it is offline. They are favoured for their ease of use and additional features around password protection i.e. face recognition. The Ledger Nano S and Trezor Wallet are both able to hold large range of coins.

Paper Wallets

This type of wallet is a paper wallet. Paper wallets offer higher levels of security, in comparison to desktop wallets and web/hosted wallets, as your address is printed onto a wallet. You can print out your address on sites such as BitAddress or WalletGenerator. Keeping mind, this type of wallet is prone to wear and tear so keep copies in a safe place.

Read:

> Bitcoin Wallet Options www.cointelligence.com/content/ultimate-bitcoin-guide
> Ethereum Wallet Options www.cointelligence.com/content/ultimate-ethereum-guide
> Litecoin Wallet Options www.cointelligence.com/content/ultimate-litecoin-guide

So….. I have been researching  , to understand what it is, it’s roots, how it works and how it fits into e-commerce.

Anyway, my research suggests this is a good investment as….it has a faster block time, introduction of Litepay and it has been stable for the last 3 years…..

Therefore I would like to invest in this coin so I'd like to know what 2018 will bring.

This guide helped me during my research: www.cointelligence.com/content/ultimate-litecoin-guide

[Buying and Selling]

I have been thinking a lot lately about all the information I had to search for when I was a beginner in the blockchain and cryptocurrency world.

Therefore, I decided to share a the biggest and most popular exchanges for Bitcoin to help out all the new people in this diverse and evolving industry.

Buying and Selling

Buying and selling bitcoin is increasingly easy thanks to the growing number of online exchanges. The biggest bitcoin exchanges are available in most countries worldwide, but be sure to check the legality of bitcoin in your country before buying. On a Bitcoin money exchange, you can also learn how to trade. We recommend you take the time to do this rather than using a bitcoin bot, which is likely to be unreliable.

Here are some of the most popular Bitcoin exchanges to consider:

Binance

On Binance, you can buy Bitcoin, Binance Coin and many other coins. In fact, there are many different cryptocurrencies available. It’s known for being quick and offering relatively low fees.

Bitfinex

The largest bitcoin exchanges by trading volume, Bitfinex offers plenty of advanced trading features. Fees are relatively low, as compared to many exchanges.


Bitstamp

Bitstamp is a popular fiat to bitcoin exchange. It has a simple user interface and high trading volumes. There is good support offered in Europe.

Bittrex

One of the larger cryptocurrency exchanges, Bittrex offers most major cryptocurrencies. Setting up a basic account is very easy and customer support is decent.
CEX

Beginners will like CEX, since it has an easy-to-use interface. You can also find a nice range of trading features, if that’s of interest to you. Overall, it’s a reliable option.

Coinbase

Coinbase is probably the most beginner-friendly Bitcoin money exchange around. It’s available to users in 32 countries and offers a range of payment methods.


GDAX

Operating all over the world, GDAX offers good liquidity and competitive fees. It’s run by the same company that owns Coinbase, but offers lower fees.

Gemini

Gemini offers fairly quick account verification as well as comparatively low fees. Customer service response time is also quicker than many other exchanges.

HitBTC

Relatively low fees and a solid trading platform make HitBTC an option to consider. Bitcoin and other coins are available for trading on this platform.

Kraken

Kraken is a popular option in Europe, thanks to low transaction fees and free SEPA deposits. It’s available in most countries and offers plenty of features for bitcoin security.

If you still need help finding the best cryptocurrency exchange for your location, read this guide:

www.cointelligence.com/content/ultimate-bitcoin-guide

[What will Bitcoin do to stay relevant in Blockchain 3.0.. 4.0... 5.0 ?]

So the cryptocurrency's first generation is BTC (1.0) and second generation is Ethereum (2.0).

Blockchain 1.0 addresses the first generation as Bitcoins and forks. Blockchain 2.0 looks at extended functionalities.

What will Bitcoin do to stay relevant in Blockchain 3.0.. 4.0... 5.0 ?