Tether is doing a pretty good job by investing here and there, as well as, establishing its own Bitcoin mining operation. With such moves, the stablecoin is trying to solidify its place in the crypto/Blockchain industry. Up to this date, USDT has been holding its 1:1 peg with the US Dollar pretty well. But I believe there's something fishy with the stablecoin, especially when the issuing company used to "print" new units of USDT like crazy in the past. It's also facing scrutiny by the regulators for not providing clarity of its reserves.

When most other stablecoins were down during the recent US banking crisis, USDT was still afloat. If you're planning to use the stablecoin for day trading or as a short term investment, then go for it. But as a long-term investment or something serious that could last a long time, I'd suggest you choose the USD (Fiat) instead. Who knows how long Tether will last? Just my thoughts

The longer the government promotes BTC within the country, the more people will embrace it. Like you've said, a change in power won't have any negative effect in mainstream adoption for Bitcoin if people are already used to it. I'm glad for the efforts President Bukele has done to help boost his economy within the country. With BTC at the forefront of the Salvadorian economy, nothing should stand in its way.

Would you imagine BTC reaching a new ATH in the not-so-distant future? It would be a huge win for El Salvador. If all goes as planned, the country could turn into a developed one in the long run. We'll see what happens. Who knows if this is the first step towards the "hyperbitcoinization" of the world? Just my opinion

They're still available for trading, but that doesn't mean it's going to be that way forever. After all, regulators don't like something that goes against KYC and AML laws. Slowly but surely, exchanges are distancing themselves from privacy coins such as Monero and Zcash. Even mainstream investors are pouring their money elsewhere. These days it's all about NFTs, "meme" coins, the metaverse, and AI. You don't see any new privacy-oriented crypto projects anymore.

Gone are the days where developers actually cared about users' privacy. Now it's all about making as much money as possible while keeping mainstream governments happy. Why would Shiba Inu turn into a privacy coin when it could face pressure from the regulators? The "meme" coin is fine just the way it is. If developers still push the "privacy agenda", they will make it optional instead of mandatory for users of the coin. That is to keep everyone happy. We'll see how everything will turn out to be in the long run, especially when competition is pretty stiff in the crypto/Blockchain space. Who knows if SHIBA won't last for long? Just my thoughts

Not sure. But I can tell you that any circulating supply above the "millions" is totally not worth it. That's if you're looking into coins that're ideal as a store of value. Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Litecoin, and Dash all have an extremely-limited circulating supply. The max supply is also lower compared to other coins being traded on the market today. You can invest into them now, and obtain huge returns in the future (especially Bitcoin). I cannot say the same about Ethereum, Cardano, BNB, and the likes. These have large circulating supplies, making them useful only as digital cash.

Depending on your needs, will be the type of coin to choose. Be advised that just because a coin has a large circulating supply, doesn't mean it's destined to failure. It's all about how active the coin is in terms of development and innovation, and what use cases it provides to the world. As long as you play your cards right, you'll be able to avoid losing it all further down the road. Who knows which altcoins will be able to stand the test of time? Just my thoughts

Altcoins are necessary to help test the Blockchain's true limitations. Without them, Bitcoin would exceed far beyond its transaction capacity. Not to mention, it will become centralized as developers will push for "unlimited scaling". The more altcoins there are, the better for Bitcoin and the industry as a whole. While most altcoins come and go, some of them will remain on the scene as they provide real use cases to the world.

People will ultimately choose altcoins that will give them the most returns in a short amount of time. It's all about money, after all. Just diversify your investment between BTC and alts, and you should have nothing to worry about. Who knows which altcoins will survive in the future?

If ETH puts itself together by addressing scaling and privacy issues, then yes, it will become the undisputed king of altcoins. But it's hard to deal with the "blockchain trilemma" without sacrificing centralization in the long run. You'd have to choose if you want lower fees at the cost of centralization, or keep the high fees while retaining decentralization and censorship-resistance.

I think ETH will choose centralization given the measures it has taken recently (change to PoS, and developers' proposal to increase the minimum staking amount). It's a pity because ETH once stood for crypto's original values. Fortunately, not all hope is lost. The original Ethereum chain (Ethereum Classic) is still with us, so the community has nothing to lose. This chain still uses PoW and it's currently far more decentralized than ETH. Who knows if it grows until it becomes the third-largest chain after Ethereum (ETH)? Just my opinion

We can blame Vitalik and developers for making ETH a "Turing Complete Smart Contracts Platform". They should've separated contract deployment/execution from the main blockchain. In other words, leaving smart contracts off-chain. Now it's too late to do anything about it, especially when ETH is already launched for mainstream use. Changing the network's architecture would require a hard fork. It's yet to be seen whenever validators will approve a fork or outright reject it. Exchanges are now the dominant force of the ETH blockchain with their customers' stake, so they can do anything they want.

It's possible fees will decline in the future, at the cost of a more centralized blockchain network. Most people won't care because they prefer convenience. I guess we'll be left with Ethereum Classic as a decentralized alternative with cheaper gas fees and faster block times. Who knows if it replaces Ethereum (ETH) in the future? Just my thoughts

I may not like XRP's centralization, but I believe this lawsuit is important to help determine crypto's stance against the regulatory agency. Ripple (the company behind XRP) must win it for the SEC to stop classfying most cryptocurrencies as securities. Only then, the industry will flourish within the United States.

I bet XRP will rise to the moon after such a victory. Not only it will be a huge win for the cryptocurrency, but also for crypto exchanges such as Coinbase and Binance. There's huge institutional interest into crypto assets, so all odds are in XRP's favor to win big time. Who knows how much XRP will be worth after all of this is over? 

TRON is available on a wide variety of exchanges. I guess that's an advantage it has among its more popular counterparts (except ETH). It's fast and cheap to use for day-to-day payments. Sometimes transactions are FREE if you have enough TRON Power accumulated in your wallet. If developers start building quality dApps on TRON, it would've surpassed Solana and BNB already. But everyone's focused on the big players because of the hype.

As a matter of fact, competing chains are much more innovative than TRON itself. Fortunately, not all hope is lost. The TRON blockchain is open source, so it's easy enough to improve or build a new project (fork) out of it. As long as decentralization is put first, there should be nothing to worry about. Just my opinion

Couldn't agree more with you, mate. This is just the beginning of a long journey for the NFTs space. I'm glad things are improving, as we get past plain-old pictures (JPEGs) disguised as the next big thing in the crypto/Blockchain space. There re far more to NFTs "than meets the eye". With Bitcoin Ordinals, Bitcoin Stamps, and even Soulbound Tokens (a type of NFT), things will only get better in the long run.

All we need is quality content creators that are willing to make NFTs desirable and useful for the masses. Some renowned companies have already joined the game. One thing for sure is that both Ethereum (ETH) and Polygon (MATIC) are the leading platforms for NFTs. It should only be a matter of time before they "explode" in price. The question is: Are you buying and holding NFTs? Just my two sats.

Gold can go to $0 if governments all around the world decide to fight climate change for good. The "green energy" agenda could make Gold obsolete as we speak. After all, Gold mining harms the environment. Bitcoin, on the other hand, consumes less energy than Gold itself. And if there's ever an issue with "carbon neutrality", Bitcoin miners can switch to alternative energy with ease. It's the future of money, so don't expect it to lose its value anytime soon.

All I see is BTC rising in demand each day. Not only that, but supply is getting "tight" too. With less block rewards, BTC will become scarcer and more valuable over time. Let's all embrace the "Bitcoin Revolution", while we watch Fiat currencies die at a slow and steady pace. Who knows if someday BTC becomes the world's next reserve currency? Just my thoughts

Ethereum Classic (ETC), Ubiq (UBQ), and Expanse (EXP) are all truly-decentralized smart contract platforms. Unfortunately, they're not as popular as they're centralized counterparts. The low market prices for said coins explains everything. It's all about making money these days, instead of focusing on crypto's potential to eliminate the middleman for good. BNB is one of those coins that are centralized. It's too tied to Binance.

While that is a fact, it doesn't hurt using it as an investment tool for long-term gains. BNB could soar to the moon thanks to Binance's recognition in the mainstream world. A lot of projects are being built on the BSC chain these days (the native network of BNB). If you're serious about preserving your money for generations though, I'd suggest you choose a truly-decentralized cryptocurrency such as BTC or any of the other ones previously mentioned. Who knows what surprises we'll find in the future? Just my opinion

Demand for ALGO is low compared to other leading coins such as BNB and ADA. I highly doubt people are buying, especially when they're only following the hype. The competition is stiff these days, so Algorand developers would need to bring something new to the table if they want to gather the attention of mainstream investors and traders alike. It's likely the crypto market will turn bullish by 2025, making it extremely-likely for ALGO to soar towards new heights.

What matters is the utility of the cryptocurrency instead of its price. If it's useful, it will retain its value for a long time. Otherwise, it will fade away into oblivion until it becomes history. No one can predict the future, so let's hope for the best. Just my thoughts

IDENA is not as popular as other blockchains. The concept is great, but without support from major exchanges, why bother investing in it? Cardano, on the other hand, is a much better choice. It has a small energy footprint, without sacrificing decentralization. I think its PoS model is far more decentralized than Ethereum. Time will us how far Cardano will go in terms of mainstream adoption and market price.

To say which coin is the "greenest", it's nothing more than a wild guess. There are different consensus algorithms each with their own strengths and weaknesses from the other. It's up to you to decide which coin consumes less energy by doing your own research. That said, don't expect BTC to nove away from PoW just because governments are not happy with its "high energy consumption". ASIC makers would need to make their rigs more efficient in terms of Kwh consumed. As long as decentralization is preserved, nothing else matters. Just my opinion

If we're talking about current staking models, then you're correct. But old-fashioned staking works in a completely different way. You just run the wallet software yourself and leave it running 24/7 to earn coins along the way. That is assuming you have a minimum number of coins required for staking. This approach is much more decentralized than "lending" your coins to a validator or staker to earn rewards.

Most modern PoS coins have this model (lending), adding more risk to your investment than necessary. Yield farming, is a much better option because you'd only need to trust a smart contract. You usually lend your stablecoins to a "De-Fi" platform such as Aave or Compound.Finance to earn money over time. There's no risk involved if the platform itself has been audited and tested before launch. Ultimately, you'd need to leverage both methods advantages/disadvantages to get what you want. As long as you don't invest more than what you can't afford to lose, there should be nothing to worry about. Just my thoughts

The halving seems to be attracting investors into LTC. This is good for the long-term holders of the coin, as prices increase over a short period of time. I don't think it would be wise to buy some LTC before the halving. You should wait some time after the event to see what happens.

For a cryptocurrency that was long forgotten by the masses, this is a very good sign. No matter how much LTC is valued in the future, I think it will stand the test of time thanks to the community supporting it every step of the way. It's a tried-and-tested Blockchain as good as Bitcoin itself. With a limited supply of 84 million units and fast block times, LTC could retain its position as "Silver to Bitcoin's Gold" for years to come. Who knows if it outlives most altcoins in the long run? Just my opinion

Both standards are the same. What's different is the blockchain network they're deployed into. BEP20 tokens enjoy lower gas fees and faster confirmation times because they're built on a scalable blockchain network. With ERC20 tokens, that's not the case. However, ERC20 tokens are widely accepted across a number of merchants, services, and smart contracts.

I'd prefer ERC20 tokens because they're built on a decentralized blockchain network. They have a greater chance of survival than BEP20 tokens. Binance is too tied to BSC, so investing into BEP20 tokens would be only a gamble. It's a risk that's not worth taking, especially when the BSC blockchain is extremely centralized. Ultimately, the market will decide which kinds of tokens stay afloat and which will become history. As long as you don't invest more than what you can't afford to lose, there should be nothing to worry about. Just my thoughts

Most of the altcoins we see trading on the market today will no longer exist in the future. That's because they will be replaced by new ones as people move on to the next big thing in crypto. The trend will never die as long as there's money to be made. The only coin that will survive no matter what is Bitcoin. That's because it's the most tried-and-tested Blockchain in the network with decentralization as its ethos.

You can invest in altcoins to make a lot of money if you know how to play your cards right. Then you can use the profits to buy more Bitcoin. Rinse and repeat. Who knows what new altcoins will take the world by storm in the future? Just my thoughts

BTC can never be stopped. A US debt default will only be a temporary setback for the crypto market. Long-term speaking, things should go back to normal. It's likely BTC and alts will reach a new ATH. As you've said before, "the sky is the limit". We should take the opportunity to buy coins at a huge discount before its too late. Right now, the US House suspended the debt ceiling, so there's no need to worry about a default until 2025.

If you act fast, you'll be able to protect yourself against a decaying global economy. I'd suggest you stock up on BTC and Gold as they're often a good hedge against inflation. I'm pretty sure "The FED" will print more money once the government goes on default. No matter what happens in the future, we could say crypto has already won in its battle against banks. Who knows if BTC becomes the next reserve currency of the world? Just my thoughts

Governments will allow people to buy/sell crypto but only for taxation purposes. There will be too many restrictions in place to prevent crypto from achieving its full potential. On one hand, governments are supporting crypto for taxation purposes, and on the other hand, they're trying to minimize its influence with their propaganda and misinformation. Even some governments have gone as far as making crypto illegal.

Crypto is decentralized, so government actions against it wouldn't matter. They can't stop the revolution no matter how hard they try. A full blanket ban will only affect crypto market prices and its exposure to mainstream investors. But blockchain networks will keep running along as usual. With how far crypto has gone (14 years), it's safe to say it'll last for generations. Just my opinion