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Shiba Inu Buying Guide: How to Buy This Dogecoin Competitor

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Shiba Inu (SHIB) is undoubtedly one of the most highly traded crypto assets in 2021. If you’re having any doubts about that, Shiba Inu’s daily trading volume in October 2021 peaked at $21.84 billion. The meme token’s explosive popularity is partially thanks to Dogecoin’s similarly explosive price performance, especially since it got to create an intense following for any Shiba Inu-themed token.

Since Shiba Inu is Dogecoin’s main market competitor, it attracted all kinds of speculation from crypto investors who want to be the first in line on the doggy-themed train, hoping to make fast returns like many Dogecoin investors who jumped on the wagon early.

Although Shiba Inu and Dogecoin have many similarities, mainly its theme surrounding the Japanese dog breed, Shiba Inu aims to offer investors and holders more utility than Dogecoin does. For instance, the network launched a decentralized exchange called ShibaSwap, where crypto holders can exchange their SHIB for their token of choice. Essentially, it functions much like Balancer or Uniswap.

In line with that, the project also has two other ERC-20 tokens called LEASH and BONE. These two additional tokens offer extra utility, such as a store of value for SHIB holders and even governance. You can use these three coins to generate interest within the Shiba Iny ecosystem by offering liquidity on ShibaSwap or by staking. As such, it’s safe to consider these coins as hot DeFi tokens, too.

Buying Shiba Inu on Centralized Crypto Exchanges

Fortunately, Shiba Inu is already considered mainstream, which means that this meme token is readily available on most leading centralized crypto exchanges. Some popular exchanges include:

  • KuCoin
  • Coinbase Pro
  • Gemini
  • Binance
  • Huobi Global
  • FTX

How to Buy Shiba Inu on Centralized Exchanges

Buying SHIB on these centralized crypto exchanges is relatively straightforward, and similar steps typically apply no matter which platform you’re using. Since Binance is one of the leading exchanges in terms of SHIB trading volume, we’ll use it as an example.

  1. The first step is to create a cryptocurrency exchange account. If you already have one, then you can sign in instead.

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2. To start buying crypto, you must complete the Know-Your-Customer (KYC) process if you haven’t already. You can typically finish this process in only a few minutes; it won’t take up too much of your time. If you’re using Binance like we are in this example, you can start the KYC process by clicking on “Identification.” You can find this by hovering over the account icon located on the top-right corner of your screen.

3. Head over to the section where you can buy crypto. You can use a credit/debit card, bank transfer, another cryptocurrency, or any other payment option available on the exchange. However, you can also skip this step if your exchange of choice has a direct fiat currency pairing available.

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4. Type in how much you want to spend on your purchase. It could be in cryptocurrency or fiat currency.

5. Choose which payment option you want to use.

6. Make sure you check for any disclaimers or notices you need to read before hitting confirm. Complete the payment successfully, and you should see your funds reflect in your account. However, some payment methods may take a few hours or days.

7. If you had to deposit fiat currency into your account to purchase SHIB, it may take up to five business days before you’ll see your funds credited. From there, you still have to swap your fiat balance into SHIB. Head over to “Markets” and look for the SHIB/USD pair (or whatever your fiat currency is). Once you’ve found the pair, click on “Trade.”

Buying Shiba Inu on Decentralized Crypto Exchanges

There are only two leading decentralized exchanges available for purchasing SHIB coins. The first option is ShibaSwap, the native decentralized exchange platform. The other one is Uniswap, a renowned crypto exchange under Ethereum.

Using ShibaSwap to Buy Shiba Inu Coins

To start buying SHIB coins using ShibaSwap, you must first link your Ethereum-based wallet to your account. To do so, click on the “Connect Wallet” option located in the top-right corner. ShibaSwap supports three wallet options: Metamask, Wallet Connect, and Coinbase Wallet.

Since most people use Metamask, we’ll use that as an example. However, the steps should be similar enough for those using another wallet. The first step is to download Metamask on its official website. Your browser will automatically determine which version you need to get, so all you need to do is tap on the “Download now” button.

Then, create an account if you haven’t already and deposit some ether into your Metmask wallet. For those who don’t know, ether is Ethereum’s native crypto. The best and easiest way to fund your wallet is by tapping on the “buy” button on Metamask. From there, you’ll be redirected to another page where you can choose which payment option works best for you.

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Once your Metamask wallet has funds, you can start swapping your ETH for SHIB. Head back to ShibaSwap’s home screen and tap on the “Swap” option in the lower-left corner. Clicking on this tile will redirect you to ShibaSwap’s decentralized swap feature. Select “ETH” for the top box and “SHIB” on the bottom box to start swapping.

Then, choose how many SHIB coins you want. Double-check the amount and the fees, and if you’re satisfied with it all, go ahead ad tap on the “Swap” button. Afterward, your Metamask wallet should have SHIB coins.

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Using Uniswap to Buy Shiba Inu Coins

Buying SHIB coins on Uniswap is fundamentally the same as buying on ShibaSwap. The first step is to head over to Uniswap’s official website and tap on the “Launch app” button in the top-right corner of your screen. Then, connect your wallet the same way as in the previous example.

However, one difference between the two exchanges is that Uniswap has more Ethereum-based wallets than ShibaSwap. Aside from the three wallets available in ShibaSwap, Uniswap also supports Fortmatic and Portis wallets.

Like before, you must select SHIB on the second box. If the token isn’t already available on the list, you may need to import it first. Note that it’s crucial to import the correct token and not an imitation. According to Coinmarketcap, this is the correct contract address for SHIB: 0x95ad61b0a150d79219dcf64e1e6cc01f0b64c4ce

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Once you’re sure you have the right SHIB coin, it’s time to decide how much SHIB you want to convert your ETH into. Your new tokens will reflect in your Metamask wallet after completing the transaction.

Buying Shiba Inu on Mobile Devices

Some people who don’t have a laptop or PC can still easily purchase Shiba Inu tokens on their mobile device, and the best part is that it still follows a similar process. As always, the first step is to create an account and follow the KYC process before you can start buying crypto.

Here are some other necessary steps you don’t want to miss:

  1. Download the mobile app of the crypto exchange you want to use. If you don’t want to download the app for whatever reason, you can also use your mobile browser to visit the official mobile-optimized version of the platform.
  2. Set up a password and make sure to write down the seed/recovery phrase on a physical sheet of paper. You mustn’t leave a digital copy or note anywhere because it can be easy for hackers to access. If you lose your mobile device, you’ll need to have your seed/recovery phrase on hand to transfer your account and the information in it over to a new smartphone.

For your convenience, here’s a list of all the major trading apps available on mobile that support Shiba Inu:

  • KuCoin
  • Crypto.com
  • MEXC Global
  • Coinbase
  • Huobi Global
  • FTX
  • OKEx
  • Binance
  • eToroX

Buying Shiba Inu in New York

New York is one of the most crypto-regulated parts of the globe, and enthusiasts living there have a difficult time investing in new crypto projects or even buying assets. Not only that, crypto companies operating in the area need to have a specific license to be considered legal, but this license has only been granted to a handful of companies throughout the years.

However, there are some things you can do to acquire Shiba Inu tokens in New York without worrying about breaking the law. For instance, Coinbase announced in November 2021 that New York residents can now purchase SHIB on the platform.

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If that doesn’t work for you, another option you may want to check out is the Atomic Wallet. You can use this wallet to store ETH, which you can then convert into SHIB.

New report says bitcoin mining accounts for 0.08 percent of global CO2 production

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Christian Allen Tandoc
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According to digital investing business CoinShares, the Bitcoin (BTC) mining network contributed less than 0.08 percent of total global CO2 emissions. According to corporate data, BTC mining produces only a small percentage of global CO2 emissions, especially when contrasted to the large range of services made available by the cryptocurrency’s use.

CoinShares predicted that the Bitcoin (BTC) mining network emitted 42 megatons, or Mt, of carbon dioxide, or CO2, in 2021 (1Mt = 1 million tonnes) in a recent report released on Monday.

In 2020, the Bitcoin mining network was estimated to emit 36 million tonnes of CO2, an increase from 41 million tonnes last year. According to the study, flare mitigation may remove an estimated 2.1 million tonnes of CO2 equivalents from the market, bringing BTC mining’s overall net emissions to roughly 39 million tonnes per year.

However, according to CoinShares, the Bitcoin mining network contributes a small portion of total emissions, accounting for less than 0.08 percent of total emissions.

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According to the report:

“As a frame of reference, countries with large industrial bases such as the United States and China emitted 5,830 Mt and 11,580 Mt CO2e in 2016, respectively.”

According to the analysis, the whole electricity consumption of the Bitcoin network is expected to be 89 terawatt-hours (TWh), which is significantly less than estimates produced by universities such as the University of Cambridge. This is especially true now that the Bitcoin network’s hash rate has achieved new all-time highs. However, electricity consumption alone does not accurately picture the Bitcoin network’s environmental impact. This is due to the fact that global CO2 emissions are created by a range of factors, including private autos.

Furthermore, as revealed by CoinShares’ data, the carbon footprint of Bitcoin mining pales in comparison to a variety of established enterprises that generate significantly more CO2.

According to the report, “estimates of the emissions created by minting and printing fiat currencies come in around 8 Mt per year, and the gold business is expected to contribute between 100 and 145 Mt of CO2 emissions yearly.”

According to the business, when seen in the long run and context, Bitcoin’s emission costs are “dwarfed by its benefits”:

“At 0.08 % of global CO2 emissions, removing the entire mining network from global demand—and thereby depriving hundreds of millions of people of their only hope for a fair and accessible form of money—would not amount to anything more than a rounding error.”

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The study sheds light on a growing controversy about the environmental impact of Bitcoin mining. Elon Musk, for example, has already withdrawn his support for Bitcoin for corporate use due to energy issues. According to CoinShares’ data, approximately 60% of Bitcoin mining activity is fueled by fossil fuels, which is on the low end of industry predictions, with others putting the proportion as low as 25%. However, if the report’s findings are right, Bitcoin’s overall environmental impact will be negligible on a worldwide scale.

The study’s findings corroborate a recent statement by MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor, who stated that the total amount of energy used for BTC mining is “insignificant.” Saylor stated at the Bitcoin Mining Council’s (BMC) quarterly briefing that the amount of energy Bitcoin uses is “a rounding error” in other large businesses and “negligible” when compared to overall global energy usage.

According to estimates compiled by the BMC last month, global BTC mining consumes 3.2 percent of the electrical system energy squandered or lost in the United States in a year. According to the council, BTC mining consumes 0.142 percent of total global energy consumption, with over 59 percent of miners using sustainable energy.

The study sheds light on a growing controversy about the environmental impact of Bitcoin mining. Elon Musk, for example, has already withdrawn his support for Bitcoin for corporate use due to energy issues. According to CoinShares’ data, approximately 60% of Bitcoin mining activity is fueled by fossil fuels, which is on the low end of industry predictions, with others putting the proportion as low as 25%. However, if the report’s findings are right, Bitcoin’s overall environmental impact will be negligible on a worldwide scale.

Mars Stealer Malware Targets More Than 40 Cryptocurrency Wallets

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A new sort of malware has emerged that can steal private keys from a variety of wallet browser extensions.

Chrome browsers are the most vulnerable

According to security researcher 3xp0rt, Mars Stealer is an upgraded variant of the Oski trojan, which initially appeared in 2019. The malware mostly affects Chromium-based browsers like Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Brave.

Mars Stealer attempts to grab private keys from popular browser extension wallets such as MetaMask, Binance Chain Wallet, TronLink, and Coinbase Wallet once its payload is executed. Furthermore, some 2FA programs may have their credentials stolen. The malware deletes itself from the victim’s PC after the attack, leaving no trace.

The most likely source is Russian hackers

There are various hints that Mars Stealer is Russian. Before executing its payload, the malware checks to see if the victim’s language ID matches that of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, or Uzbekistan and if so, it terminates. This is because Russia normally exclusively prosecutes cybercrimes against Russian people, but not cybercrimes against other nationalities that originate in Russia.

In addition, the Mars Stealer creators offer the trojan, which can be purchased for 140 USD on a dark web forum in Russian. Chainalysis warned last month that hackers are utilizing mass-copied malware types like Cryptojackers to extort money from its victims.

Bitcoin inflows indicate that institutional investors are re-entering the market

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Christian Allen Tandoc
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Bitcoin and the crypto market as a whole had experienced outflows that coincided with the market’s major sell-offs. This led to the decline, which saw bitcoin hit six-month lows, while investors who had gotten into the market later suffered enormous losses. This outflow pattern is starting to turn, with bitcoin and other digital assets finally seeing inflows after a protracted dry spell.

Bitcoin inflows have resumed

Bitcoin’s performance over the last week has been encouraging. The digital asset is no longer at its historical highs, but it has recovered from its recent lows. It had risen to $38,000 once more, restoring some confidence in the market. On the institutional investor side, the trend is similar, albeit a little slower, as investors continue to return to bitcoin gradually.

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According to the most recent CoinShares report, bitcoin has resumed market inflows. This was a departure from the end of 2021 and the beginning of 2022, when outflows were at an all-time high. Bitcoin alone had experienced outflows of $107 million in a single week, setting a new record after being greatly influenced by the Fed’s minutes.

However, the tide has shifted in the last two weeks, with CoinShares reporting the first week of inflows following enormous outflows. This trend has maintained throughout the last week, with inflows continuing.

Last week’s bitcoin inflows were reported to total $22 million. A minor amount in comparison to what had become the norm by the third quarter of 2021, but nonetheless reassuring. It’s an improvement over last week when BTC’s total AuM fell to a six-month low of $29 billion.

Altcoins Are Still Suffering

This time, altcoins have not followed bitcoin’s movement. Instead, cryptocurrencies continue to bear the brunt of the market’s bombardment as outflows remain the norm.

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Ethereum, the leading altcoin, has now seen inflows for the eighth week in a row. During this time, the altcoin has had a total of $272 million flow out of the week, indicating some of the most unfavorable sentiments about the digital asset.

Other cryptocurrencies, including Cardano, Solana, and Polkadot, which are quickly becoming investor favorites, also fared poorly this week. Outflows from all of these digital assets continued this week.

The performance of multi-asset funds and Blockchain equity investment products differed from that of altcoins. Following in the footsteps of bitcoin, each of them received inflows for the week, with multi-asset funds receiving $32 million and Blockchain equities investment products receiving $15 million.

Top 4 Reasons Edensol Has Become The Best Gaming Metaverse

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Christian Allen Tandoc
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In 2021, NFT Metaverses were by far the hottest craze in the gaming globe. The meteoric rise of games like Axie Infinity, which has sold over $3 billion in NFTs, appears to herald the start of a new era in which gaming meets crypto — and players can finally enjoy incredible benefits for their abilities.

The benefits of NFTs for gaming are enormous:

  • They convert in-game assets (such as characters, clothes, and weaponry) into unique and valuable crypto tokens that can be exchanged and collected for profit.
  • The Play to Receive (P2E) concept allows the most talented games to earn NFT prizes for gaming performance and victories – a first in global gaming history.
  • They constitute an unusual and very appealing asset class for investors, who can profit financially from the expansion of the most successful gaming ecosystems as well as the inherent novelty of each NFT.

Edensol, a new game, is about to take the sector by storm. Edensol, the ultimate action role-playing NFT game developed by Golem House, is built on the highly versatile and strong Solana Blockchain. While new NFT games are being produced in increasing quantities, the Golem House team created Edensol to stand out in the space due to its long-term growth potential and great gamer experience. The evident truth is that, while the NFT advantage is tremendous, it will only propel a gaming Metaverse to worldwide success if the gameplay is engaging and addictive.

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As a result, Edensol delivers to the space an exciting blend of fantasy, action, competitiveness, and unrivaled rewards:

Extraordinary Gameplay

Edensol is captivating as well as competitive. Players can choose to play one of three different Heroes (Warriors, Rangers, or Mages) who combat Monsters on epic journeys. Alternatively, they can opt to fight other Heroes one-on-one to determine who is truly the greatest — and who will get a bounty of NFT and NSOL token rewards.

Valuable NFTs

Edensol was created with the goal of making all in-game NFTs uncomfortably original, valuable, and collectible by enthusiasts and investors alike. The variety of possible NFTs is unparalleled: special weapons, enhanced battle gear, limited edition clothes, pets, eggs, and much more. This ensures that all players and NFT collectors will find something they enjoy, while the rarity component fuels the fire of long-term price rises.

An Ecosystem Built for Scalability

Because of its incredible speed (710,000 transactions per second) and transaction fees as low as $0.0001 — essentially nothing – Solana is built to scale. Edensol, which is based on Solana, provides a quick and low-cost option to actively buy and sell NFTs in comparison to the more expensive Ethereum-based alternatives. Furthermore, with the world’s fifth-largest crypto market cap and cross-chain compatibility, Solana enables Edensol’s NFTs to be always liquid.

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Epic Tournaments

Tournaments are when Edensol becomes a spectator sport and the ultimate public stage for participants all around the world to compare their skills. Players can freely participate and win prizes such as Edensol’s native cryptocurrency, the ESOL, and a variety of valuable NFTs. Furthermore, eSport fans can stream matches and actively wager on the outcome with ESOL alongside players, thereby increasing the game’s popularity and participation.

Land NFTs and Guilds

Land NFTs are attached to territory within a specific Metaverse, and their value grows and generates passive income as the game attracts more players and NFT investors. Edensol’s globe is separated into land parcels that Guilds can conquer by staking NSOL tokens to occupy land and fight for rare NFTs. Guild members share land income and can go on raids to conquer more land from other Guilds, resulting in the formation of a rich virtual land NFT empire.

The movement and excitement of the NFT metaverses have caught the attention of investors, who are placing large investments in the sector:

  • Sidus Heroes’ IDO raised more than $21 million.
  • In August 2021, gamers invested $203 million in the Ember Sword’s NFT digital land sale.
  • SolChicks, a MOBA game, raised $20 million in a public round of investment in November 2021 at a $400 million valuation.

Edensol is an NFT metaverse that aspires to dominate this new era and become a household name in the gaming, NFT investing, and VC sectors. Investors and gamers may benefit from the game’s enormous growth potential by using its unique gameplay and NFTs.

ADALend Signs Deal with Robatz Network To Develop The Cardano Native Decentralized Lending Protocol

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Christian Allen Tandoc
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The contract for the development of the decentralised lending protocol is signed by ADALend and Robatz Network. Robatz Network and ADALend represent a key milestone in the development of the loan protocol, allowing both firms to collaborate to improve the protocol’s development, ultimately increasing the usability of the platform for consumers.

ADALend is a decentralised lending system that is scalable, trustless, and built on the Cardano blockchain. The collaboration will enable developers to conduct additional research to study the aggregate protocol environment, including liquidity, swap, UI, and UX. Robatz Network will also be participating in the platform’s design and implementation, with the protocol architecture expected to be developed around April 1st, 2022. Robatz Network intends to improve the user experience on the ADALend platform, making it easier for users to undertake self-governed lending transactions.

The Robatz Network

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Robatz Network is a software development firm that specialises in all-encompassing business solutions. The company focuses on back-end, front-end, and mobile development, leveraging Ruby, React, and Flutter as basic technologies. In 2020, the firm began to broaden its expertise in decentralised systems such as swarm algorithms, edge computing, and blockchain by offering research services and building solutions. This attitude aided the company’s reputation as a trailblazer eager to take on even the most difficult tasks with confidence.

Decentralized Lending’s Future

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Lending is an important part of the cryptocurrency ecosystem because it is one of the few options for investors to profit from their investments. ADALend ADALend is a decentralised lending protocol that promises to give affordable credit to the billions of unbanked individuals throughout the world. The protocol will aid in the advancement of the decentralised lending protocol and provide the benefits of cryptocurrencies to a larger number of individuals.

The loan business is plagued by high costs and intrusive marketing techniques. The lending platforms’ decentralised structure lets users to operate in a self-governed environment, which gives considerable benefits to both lenders and borrowers by allowing them to operate outside of the traditional banking system.

The lending business is presently worth billions of dollars and has the potential to grow significantly larger with the correct infrastructure in place.

Stream Coin ICO Now Available, STRM rewards Given to referrers

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Christian Allen Tandoc
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Stream Coin, the Dubai-based blockchain-powered live streaming startup, has finally launched its much-anticipated Initial Coin Offering (ICO). This ICO, in particular, will continue for three months, beginning on the commencement date – February 1, 2022.

Stream Coin will sell up to 1 billion Stream (STRM) at a fixed price of $0.9 apiece during the ICO, as anticipated. To emphasize, all investors must meet Stream Coin’s Know-Your-Customer (KYC) standards in order to comply with government rules on cryptocurrencies in various regions. Investors will be able to participate in the ICO once the process is completed.

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In particular, the ICO will be complemented by an investor referral scheme. As the first of its type, this referral program will provide investors with an excellent opportunity to get started right away. More specifically, any investor who purchases $50 in STRM will receive a referral link. This link can then be distributed to other investors as an invitation to participate in the ICO.

Each time the referrer’s referral link is utilized to purchase STRM tokens, the referrer will receive an additional 100% STRM as a reward. Furthermore, there is no minimum purchase need for STRM. However, the maximum buying price is fixed at $9,999 per investor, which equates to 11,110 STRM. This is an additional safeguard to protect ownership control.

The ICO went live on time after a 1.64 billion STRM burn on January 5, 2022. Stream currently has a total supply of 5.52 billion, with 1 billion put aside just for purchase at the public sale. Furthermore, all unsold tokens at the end of the ICO will be burnt. Stream will burn an equal number of tokens from the company’s stake to match.

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Interested parties will be pleased to learn that investors participating in the ICO can purchase STRM using a variety of cryptocurrencies. Among them are BTC, ETH, USDT, BNB, BUSD, ABBC, CRO, OKB, FTT, KCS, GT, MEX, and ZB.

Following the ICO, STRM will list its blockchain-based live broadcasting platform ‘MeiTalk’ on over 100 exchanges to encourage acceptance and exposure. The Steam Coin team is presently working on the platform. Furthermore, Stream guarantees that STRM investors will receive extra quality investment benefits after MeiTalk is live.

Finally, due to the rapid rise of the crypto space’s non-fungible token (NFT) market, MeiTalk will enable live broadcasters to convert their films into NFTs at the click of a button. These one-of-a-kind NFTs can then be sold for STRM on the Stream NFT marketplace.

How Important Is The Super Bowl For Sportsbooks’ Bottom Line?

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The Super Bowl LVI 2022 is set to take place on Sunday, 13 February, at the SoFi stadium in Inglewood, California. It will be the 56th Super Bowl and the climax game for the 2021-2022 NFL season.

This year is looking to be an incredibly exciting game – more so because it will be the first in an (almost) post-pandemic world and spirits and expectations are high. However, there is no doubt that Covid-19 has harmed the sports scene especially when it comes to sports betting. The odds of winning the Super Bowl and which team would take home the trophy used to be the highlight of many online sportsbooks and one of the biggest sports betting events of the year, but last year saw a drastic decrease in revenue around Super Bowl betting time.

Whether due to the unemployment crisis the world was facing or due to unprecedented times, many online sites are hoping this year will be different.

Let’s take a look at some of the issues they faced last year to get an overview of just how important the Super Bowl is for sportsbooks’ bottom line.

It Was Not A Win-Win 

Despite last year being the largest betting event for legal online sportsbooks, with a record 7.6 million bettors placing their wagers, betting was still down by 37% compared to 2020. This is also taking into account the fact that many new states had legalized sports betting in 2021, including Illinois, Michigan, Colorado, and Washington.

Another reason was that many Americans were not participating in betting pools with their colleagues at the office, nor betting casually with friends. Many could not get together at the local sports bar, or hang out during the game at each other’s homes. In-person betting at a sportsbook in well-known gambling cities like Atlanta and Las Vegas experienced a 61% decrease-due of course, to the pandemic and restrictions that were enforced countrywide.

Don’t think these percentages make a huge difference overall? The previous Super Bowl game brought in $6.8 billion, as opposed to the $4.3 billion in 2021. Overall, sports betting brought in $8 billion in 2019 and $21 billion in 2020 – the huge jump being attributed to people flocking back to their favorite sports as soon as everything opened up.

We Are Experiencing Technical Difficulties

And then, the unthinkable happened. At a time in our digital age where everything is related to technology in some way, the most popular online sportsbooks experienced a power outage. BetMGM in Nevada, Fanduel, and DraftKings went down minutes before the game was about to start.

Imagine being a huge sport betting fan, eagerly awaiting the biggest game of the year, unable to bet, and then finding out yours would have been a winning wager? It no doubt feels worse than losing an actual wager.

Despite expecting the huge traffic to the site, and prepping for it for weeks before, ten minutes before the game, fans were unable to place any wagers. The provider for the majority of these sites is Kambi, who said the problem was due to a huge increase in traffic. This was because there was one specific player-related bet offer that expanded the scope of possible outcomes related to the Super Bowl, and the site could not deal with it. Luckily, it was fixed eight minutes before the game was about to start.

This is not the first time sports betting sites have encountered technical issues. During the NFL season, many major sportsbooks dropped because of a geolocation outage. This provides verification to the gambling site that the bettor is located in the state where they want to wager.

We’re Feeling ‘22

This year, however, things look far more positive for online sportsbooks come Super Bowl time. Although COVID isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, herd immunity and mass vaccination drives mean that people can start returning to normal, albeit a new normal. Families can start hanging out together during the game, colleagues can have a barbecue and place a bet, and people can finally visit their favorite sports bars and make their wagers in person.

DraftKings has also ended its partnership with Kambi, moving on to SB Tech. And so far, stats are up from the previous two years for multiple online sportsbooks. So get together with your friends and families, make your bets and most importantly, enjoy the game.

What Are the Benefits of Online Game Level Boosting?

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The online gaming community is one that continues to grow every day and with it, so too are the different ways that people can game expand. This means that new methods are coming up frequently that players can take advantage of in order to improve their rankings and have an overall better gaming experience. One of these is online game level boosting, which allows gamers to use the services of professionals who will help them advance further in the ranks. This article will discuss the benefits of online game level boosting in more detail.

Do You Need to Pay for Boosting? 

Boosting is generally a paid service and as such, you need to ensure that you are getting help from the very best if it is something you want to do. A popular organization that operates within online boosting is Dota 2 Booster, these specifically work with MMR Boosting on Dota 2, and so if this is the game you want to rank higher on, then they are certainly the service for you.

The Benefits of Boosting

There are a number of benefits that come with boosting, which include:

  • You’ll Be Put on an Even Playing Field to Other Players 

When it comes to games that involve ranking, you build your character as your rank, which means that if you are fairly new to the game, you are going to be at a disadvantage to the more veteran players. It can take a lot of time completing different missions and sorting out different tasks so that you can unlock specific skills and weapons, and a boosting service is going to be able to help you unlock those different skills at a much faster rate. As such, it means that when you are playing online against other players, you are going to have some of the exciting equipment ready and will have a better chance of winning.

  • You’re Going to Save on Time 

This varies from game to game, but some of them have a ranking system that is very fun to take part in. As such, when you are starting from the bottom and working your way up, it can be incredibly exciting. That being said, some games are far too slow-moving with their ranking systems, and this can take the fun out of it. If you want to avoid this, then it is a good idea to use a boosting service as they will be able to help you rank and you won’t have to wait for it to happen.

  • You Are Going to Become a Better Player 

When you are using a booster account, they will also help you with becoming a better player by providing different coaching services that will allow you to improve your overall skills. This means that you will have a much better gaming experience because you are going to be a lot more prepared to handle whatever the other gamers throw at you.

Twitter Founder Jack Dorsey Says Meta’s Failed Project ‘Diem’ Was a Waste of Time

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According to Jack Dorsey, Twitter founder and former CEO, Meta’s recent failed crypto project called Diem was  “wasted effort and time.” He then adds that the company should have focused its attention on finding a way to make Bitcoin “more accessible for everyone.”

Michael Saylor, the CEO of MicroStrategy, recently had a conference called “Bitcoin for Corporations 2022.” In this conference, he interviewed Dorsey, and they discussed how businesses could incorporate BTC into their strategy.

Dorsey explained that even though Meta most likely had the “right reasons” when it started working on the failed project, it should have used open-ended protocols like Bitcoin. What Meta did, however, was to try and develop a unique currency of its own.

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Dorsey’s criticism towards Meta doesn’t come as a surprise, though. Ever since he stepped down as Twitter CEO, he has been transparent about his plans for his new company, Block, to focus solely on Bitcoin. Block (formerly known as Square) and Cash App have a partnership that makes it easy for users to buy Bitcoin.

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Dorsey adds that many of Meta’s products would highly benefit if it had made Bitcoin more accessible to people, pertaining to Meta’s social media networks Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook Messenger.

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Facebook (now known as Meta Platforms) published the white paper for its high-awaited financial project, Libra, in 2019. However, after undergoing terrible PR and several regulatory obstacles, Meta had no choice except to rebrand Libra to Diem in December 2020. Despite its rebranding, things simply didn’t go well for the project, and Meta decided to abandon it completely.

On January 31, 2022, Meta announced that it decided to sell Diem’s intellectual property along with other assets to Silvergate Capital Corporation. Silvergate purchased the IP for an aggregate value of $182 million, and Meta handed over the reins to them on February 1.

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