Finance

With the introduction of blockchain and the rise in popularity of web3 dapps, finance as we know it is changing. This section looks at crypto and traditional finance like Gold & Silver. We also dive deep into IRAs and other alternative Retirement account options.

Is Home Storage Gold IRA Legal? (Read Before You Invest)
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Is Home Storage Gold IRA Legal? (Read Before You Invest)

Have you been researching precious metal investments online? You’ve likely stumbled upon many home storage gold IRA ads. While these advertisements may seem alluring, do note that storing gold IRAs in your home is not legally permissible. The IRS does not permit self-custody of IRA assets because of withdrawal limits.  Summary Gold IRAs are a…

What Is MPC Wallet: Is Multy Party Computation More Secure?
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What Is MPC Wallet: Is Multy Party Computation More Secure?

MPC, or Multi-Party Computation, was first introduced in the ‘80s and has been in research for decades. It has recently gained traction in the crypto sphere for its transaction system, which relies on a different form of wallet management instead of a single private key. MPC is a secure alternative to hot wallets like Metamask…

Episode 2 – ZenGo Communication Head On A New Era Of Crypto Storage (Podcast Episode 2)
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Episode 2 – ZenGo Communication Head On A New Era Of Crypto Storage (Podcast Episode 2)

ZenGo is a consumer-facing wallet that puts the power of MPC technology in the hands of everyday Chad. This sounded interesting, so I spoke to Ari, the Head of Communications, where I asked him questions on his approach to self-custody and hypothetical scenarios to see how the wallet compares to the other hardware wallets in…

Ledger Stax Review: Wallet Security At Its Best
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Ledger Stax Review: Wallet Security At Its Best

Ledger recently announced the launch of its latest hardware wallet Ledger Stax. Developed in partnership with the iPod co-creator Tony Fadell, Ledger Stax claims to entirely revolutionize crypto storage &  transactions. Ledger Stax is a crypto hardware wallet that offers a better user experience than its predecessors, the Ledger Nano X and Nano S, thanks…

ZenGo Wallet Review: Is ZenGo Crypto Wallet Safe [2022]
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ZenGo Wallet Review: Is ZenGo Crypto Wallet Safe [2022]

The main concern that occupies every crypto holder’s mind is keeping their assets safe. Given the current FTX debacle, let’s first completely rule out custodial cryptocurrency wallets and centralized exchanges as long-term cryptocurrency storage options. Outside of that, the most popular storage options include custodial wallets, particularly hardware crypto wallets, most of which use a…

Chainflip Protocol – Simon Harman on A New Era of Trading (Podcast Episode 1)
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Chainflip Protocol – Simon Harman on A New Era of Trading (Podcast Episode 1)

Chainflip protocol is a soon-to-be-launched multichain DEX. Their goal is to create a similar cross-chain experience to centralized exchanges but on-chain. This recording was done a few hours before (what appears to be) the collapse of the once-popular crypto exchange FTX. We were unaware whether or not Binance would come in and save the day….

Layer 2 Scaling War – Optimistic vs Zk Roll ups
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Layer 2 Scaling War – Optimistic vs Zk Roll ups

If Ethereum is going to power our economy, it has to scale – and there’s a battle taking place between alternative layer 1 blockchains and Layer 2 scaling systems. Whichever projects come out on top, are likely to win big, and take their early adopters to the promised land along with them.  In this article,…

114 Days of 3Commas Trading Bot – My Results
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114 Days of 3Commas Trading Bot – My Results

On 07/09/2022 I deposited $606.71 into my FTX sub-account, connected my 3commas trading bot to the exchange, set up the automated trading bot, and then stopped paying attention… until today, 10/31/2022. In this article, we’ll take a look at my results using the 3commas trading bot, specifically the grid bot, over a 114-day period. Our…