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NFT’s are powered by blockchain and most often, are Ethereum based. Did you know that the energy consumed by Ethereum every year is the same as that of Nigeria’s annual energy consumption? The amount of energy consumed by cryptocurrencies makes us wonder how much is the NFTs impact the environment.
Let’s try and answer two key issues here: 1 What is their effect on the environment? 2. How can we reduce the impact?
Lately, a lot of people have been talking about blockchain. A few years ago, it was the Internet of Things, or, IoT. IoT soon became the most adopted technology of our time. It is now being matched in popularity by Blockchain!
Today, the IoT industry stands at over $470 bn, while the blockchain industry is in its initial phase at $4.9 bn. But what if the two most powerful technologies came together?
In this episode, we’ll talk about 1. IoT 2. Blockchain And how two of these biggest technologies can integrate to create efficient solutions across industries.
Back in 2013, Vitalik Buterin, the founder of Ethereum, announced a project titled 'A next-generation smart contract and decentralised application platform' which is known to be the foundation of DeFi technology.
Fast forward to 2021, which came to be known as the era of DeFi, a global ecosystem of open-source financial services hosted on the Ethereum Blockchain. Almost $90 billion of collateral is locked up in these DeFi services, and more than 10 million people are using it!
In today's episode, let us find out. What do we mean by DeFi and how does DeFi work? What are some of the benefits of using DeFi and the risks associated with DeFi? Finally, let’s look at what the future of DeFi looks like.
How is blockchain affecting finance? The world's finance industry is worth around 22.6 trillion dollars. That is 20–25% of the world economy. Thus, any new technology will always try to disrupt the financial space. The Internet changed the way we did banking forever, and now blockchain, with its decentralization and transparency, is trying to do so. As per a PwC report on Global Fintech, 77% of financial institutions are expected to use or try out blockchain in their production systems. In this episode, we will explore four ways in which blockchains are creating change in the financial space.
One of the major financial challenges the economy faces is inflation. It is the reason that, over time, we feel our paycheck is too small and it is the reason why we invest as well. The goal for people who invest is, of course, to ensure the value of their money increases with time. With that objective in mind, lately, a lot of investors want to invest in cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin and Ethereum.
But how do they really know how cryptocurrency is affected by inflation? Some believe it is a good hedge against it while some critics argue it is not.
Can cryptocurrency evade the effects of inflation? Is blockchain-based new-age money resilient enough to withstand inflation? In this episode, we will find out the correlation between the cryptocurrency and inflation.
A new form of money has been gaining tremendous fame. People have made millions or lost millions because of it. Can you guess which new currency we are talking about? Yes, it's cryptocurrency. Along with crypto, lots of digital assets have sprung to life and are making an impact on the way money moves.
In the recent Union Budget, the government of India announced its very own digital currency. The Central Bank Digital Currency, or CBDC, was introduced in India within this ongoing fiscal year.
Let us answer the following three things about CBDC 1. What exactly is CBDC? 2. Have other countries implemented this? 3. What are some of its challenges when it comes to the implementation of CBDC?
Now that you have been introduced to the wonderful world of NFTs, we are introducing you to some games that you can play for free and still have a chance to win NFTs! So, listen to the episode and get ready to win!
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Every day, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) are getting more popular. If you’re itching to get your hands on some, we’ve put together this guide just for you. To stay connected, follow HT Smartcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/htsmartcast/
A combination of crypto and video games? This implies a direct investment increase since there are stunning numbers involved! Listen to learn more.To stay connected, follow HT Smartcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/htsmartcast/
Didn't crypto pop up all of a sudden? Maybe too suddenly? A dive into the mysterious roots of the crypto world. Share with your friends if you think it might intrigue them too!
Conquering the financial world on one hand and banned in other corners of the world. Will cryptocurrency brave through these obstacles? What do you think? To stay connected, follow HT Smartcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/htsmartcast/
Did you know Stablecoins have one-to-one parity with the US Dollar? But what are they? How are they different from other crypto coins? Listen here to learn.
You know the saying, “There are no free lunches”? Well, there are some free NFT games that we have in store for you. These are super fun games you can play and win real NFTs that you can trade or sell for real crypto! So, listen to the episode and get ready to win!
After covering the basics of cryptocurrency mining, you must be curious to step on to the next level. The next step to know is how to mine. From the basics of mining to the mining difficulty, tune in to go deeper into how to mine crypto and learn if this is something for you.
It's time to earn! Not just for developers but also for gamers playing NFT games. Are you ready to take gaming to the next level? Listen to this episode for an overview of all the advantages that await you in the world of NFT gaming! Is gaming your forte? Which is your favourite NFT game?
NFT games are everywhere now, mainly because you can make money on them! Want to know how? That’s why we are here.
Global inflation is back on everyone's mind but can decentralized currencies offer a solution this time around? Here's an episode on the pits and peaks of cryptocurrencies in times of inflation.
India, China, Bahamas, and every country is scrambling to launch a CBDC. But what are they? How will they work? And do we really need them? Time to find out!
Many artists have created NFTs but only a few have really brought in the big bucks. Let’s have a look at 3 of the most expensive NFTs that have ever sold.
ETF meets Bitcoin = great new opportunities! Find out how the mechanism of Exchange Traded Funds is being used to make cryptocurrencies more accessible.
The BTC Network may be decentralized but some big whales have been cornering the big junks of the token. From the Winklevoss Twins to Satoshi Nakamoto, here's a list of BitCoin Billionaires.
NFTs are driving everyone nuts! A few big companies want to capitalize on its potential too. So today, let's go through some of them.
Cryptocurrencies have been the talk of the town for the past few years. But do you know how they work or how even a blockchain system runs its processes? Tune in to learn.
The RBI's pilot of India's legal cryptocurrency makes everyone excited. But how would this new digital product stack up against your existing digital tokens? Listen to the face-to-face comparison between the two in this episode!
Ethereum was started with a promise to take the Bitcoin revolution to a new end. In this episode, we bring to you a lowdown of all the features that make Ethereum the most unique crypto platform out there!