Author: Norchmarn Group

Bitcoin for Beginners | Everything You Need to Know about the Most Popular Crypto   Bitcoin is on everybody’s lips. Whether it’s about the recently approved Bitcoin ETF, the Bitcoin halving, or its potential as the future of decentralised currency. If you’re new to Bitcoin, you’ve come to the right place. What is Bitcoin and why is it important? If you’re new to web3, which refers to the latest generation of infrastructure on the internet, it is possible the only thing you might have heard of is Bitcoin. The world’s first blockchain and cryptocurrency has taken the world by storm…

With rumours of PayPal introducing cryptocurrency into their platform, what could this mean for Chainlink? On Monday 22nd June, Coindesk announced that PayPal are planning to roll out the buying and selling of cryptocurrencies on their platform. The PayPal crypto service would include built-in wallet functionality and is expected in as early as 3 months’ time. Be sure to check out our updated article on the potential Chainlink PayPal integration (part 2). It’s currently unknown which cryptos will be available to users, but sources close to PayPal have stated that PayPal are considering using multiple different cryptos. PayPal’s interest in…

  Decentralisation and user control over their own data is leading to a more equitable and empowered experience on the internet. Web3 social networks like Bluesky, Mastodon and Friend.tech offer exciting alternatives to Twitter and Facebook, but today we’re talking about what we think is the most exciting alternative of all: Farcaster. Forget the like-chasing echo chambers and algorithm-fuelled feeds of traditional social media. Farcaster is ushering in a new era of online interaction: one built on decentralisation, user control, and innovation. Dive into the heart of this web3 social protocol and discover how it’s radically transforming the way we…

  We often ignore the importance of security and privacy while browsing theinternet. The internet is a dangerous and untrustworthy place with tonsof potential risks and threats. Brave is a web3 browser that promises toprovide a safe, fast and private internet experience. Brave has over 57 million monthly active users worldwide, and can even surpass 22 million per day. Let’s take a closer look at what Brave is, what features Brave provides, and how Brave is different from other browsers. What is Brave Browser? Brave was first developed in 2015 by the creator of JavaScript and co-founder of Mozilla, Brendan…

E-Sports is taking over our screens with an estimated total audience of 557 million expected by 2021. We took a look at how Blockchain is being used in the online gaming world. E-Sports Betting The crypto revolution has made E-Sports betting huge, with viewers placing crypto wages on their favourite gamers. E-Sports gambling sites such as Nitrogen Sports, Cloudbet, and Betcoin.ag, all allow users to combine their love of e-sports and crypto-currency. Large traditional bookies are now also starting to provide the option for crypto deposits, after witnessing the huge demand. Using cryptocurrency and blockchain to place wagers on E-Sports…

Many people think that Blockchain is only used as a way of storing and sending Cryptocurrency, but what if we told you that Blockchain could help save lives and slow the spread of disease?   We’ve had a look at a couple of different ways that organisations and entire countries are using Blockchain technology to help slow the rate of infection and safely exit the Coronavirus lockdown. Tracking apps One way many health officials think we could start to exit the lockdown is through virus tracing and tracking apps, allowing users to be notified when they have come in close…

We’re more excited than anybody about the integration of Blockchain technology across the world, however, as UX specialists we understand how Blockchain can present an entirely new set of challenges. Language Ledgers, Hash Functions, Keys, Nodes, Forking. All these Blockchain terms could be completely alien to most web users. We need to think carefully about how we simplify these terms for users and create experiences where we don’t overwhelm users with complex terminology. As UX Designers we must be also consistent with Blockchain language across all products, this will ensure users start to understand the language associated with Blockchain. Users…

Money. It’s been around for over 5,000 years, and is a fundamental part of society and the world we live in, but for how much longer?   In its physical form, the usage of money has been falling dramatically, with cash being expected to make up just 9% of transactions by 2028. At Avark, we’ve been asking how long will cash actually be around for? And what effect will the developments in Blockchain and Cryptocurrency have on the trend towards a completely cashless society? Security The use of Blockchain and Cryptocurrency could help prevent both physical and cybercrime. As Cryptocurrency contains…

A family gathered around a table reviewing a will, highlighting open communication about inheritance. As the economic landscape braces for the largest generational wealth transfer in history, Warren Buffett, the sage CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, has offered invaluable advice for families on the cusp of receiving or passing down significant wealth. Dubbed the “$84 trillion Great Wealth Transfer,” this monumental shift is set to reshape financial legacies and familial relationships across the globe. The Timeless Wisdom of Warren Buffett Buffett, who has been a cornerstone of investment wisdom for decades, recently shared his insights in a candid letter, emphasizing the…

EUR/USD jumps higher to near 1.0530 in Wednesday’s European session. The major currency pair strengthens as the US Dollar (USD) tumbles ahead of a string of United States (US) economic data such as the Personal Consumption Expenditure Price Index (PCE), Durable Goods Orders, and Personal Spending data for October, revised Q3 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth estimates, and Initial Jobless Claims data for the week ending November 22, which will be published in the North American session. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which gauges the Greenback’s value against six major currencies, posts a fresh weekly low near 106.35. The Greenback has corrected lately after…