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Bitcoin Under Attack! How to Defend Mining From Patent Trolls

Bitcoin Under Attack! How to Defend Mining From Patent Trolls

The world of Bitcoin mining, where digital gold is forged through computational power, faces a growing threat: patent trolls. In particular, Non-Practicing Entities (NPEs)—often called patent trolls—have made a fortune by acquiring patents. They concentrate on enforcing these patents against third-party businesses rather than developing the technology or commercializing it...

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Bitcoin Under Attack: Can Patent Trolls Shut Down Mining?

Bitcoin Under Attack: Can Patent Trolls Shut Down Mining?

The world of Bitcoin, built on the principles of decentralization and open-source innovation, now faces a significant threat: patent trolls. NPEs buy patents with the intent to sue. They have no plans to create or even develop real technology; rather, their business model lies in enforcing these patents against developers...

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Patent Lawsuits Threaten Bitcoin Miners, Sparking Industry-Wide Defense

Patent Lawsuits Threaten Bitcoin Miners, Sparking Industry-Wide Defense

Malikie, who has filed dozens of patent infringement suits in recent years, alleging that he holds rights over Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) patents. This move has created alarm bells across the Bitcoin mining industry. We see litigation now against big players through CORZ and MARA. They claim that ordinary Bitcoin...

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Bitcoin's David vs. Goliath Moment: Can We Beat the Patent Trolls?

Bitcoin's David vs. Goliath Moment: Can We Beat the Patent Trolls?

I think back to visiting my cousin Linh’s little coffee shop in Hanoi a few years ago. She was struggling, barely making ends meet. Then she started accepting Bitcoin. Now, all of a sudden, she had customers from all around the world, and without the exorbitant transaction fees that were...

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Altseason Alert! Is Your Portfolio Ready for Q3's Potential Boom?

Altseason Alert! Is Your Portfolio Ready for Q3's Potential Boom?

The crypto market is nothing if not cyclical, and one of the most highly awaited market phases is the “altseason.” This is the time when altcoins—cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin—tend to make their biggest moves, creating life-changing opportunities for investors. With Q3 just around the corner, crypto enthusiasts everywhere are eagerly...

5 Altcoins Set to EXPLODE This Quarter (You Won't Believe #3!)

5 Altcoins Set to EXPLODE This Quarter (You Won't Believe #3!)

Okay, folks, forget about what the old guard is telling you on CNBC. We're not just talking about another crypto bump. We're staring down the barrel of a full-blown altcoin revolution. And believe me, this isn’t your grandma’s ESG investment guidance. This is what reclaiming power looks like—one decentralized token...

Altcoin ETF Summer A Reality Check 3 Risks Investors Must Know

Altcoin ETF Summer A Reality Check 3 Risks Investors Must Know

The excitement for a potential “Altcoin ETF Summer” is tangible. Everyone's talking about it. SEC apparently trying to speed up the approval process, tidal wave of applications … it all seems to signal that we’re on the precipice of a crypto revolution. Like Bradbury's Martian Chronicles, the promise of a...

Solana Staking ETF: 3 Reasons Why It's a DeFi Game Changer

Solana Staking ETF: 3 Reasons Why It's a DeFi Game Changer

Unlearn everything you think you know about crypto. This goes beyond just apeing into the next meme coin and praying for lambos. But the real revolution is happening in decentralized finance—DeFi. The Solana Staking ETF (SSK) The SSK is a powerful financial and technological force blasting through the old ‘financial...

Altseason Incoming? 3 Red Flags You NEED to Watch Out For

Altseason Incoming? 3 Red Flags You NEED to Watch Out For

Alright, let's cut the fluff. So, everybody is yelling “Altseason!” as if they’ve just found fire. And, yeah, the charts do look juicy. And the Altcoin Season Index is sending very bullish signals. Ethereum’s on-chain activity continues to sizzle, and Wall Street is clamoring to get a taste of Solana...

Solana Staking ETF: Is This the Future of Crypto Yield?

Solana Staking ETF: Is This the Future of Crypto Yield?

That’s just one example of how the crypto world continues to evolve, pushing the limits on finance, technology and more. As the industry matures, infrastructure takes on a new and more critical role. The debut of the first Solana staking ETF listed in the U.S. marks a key turning point....

5 Reasons Altcoin ETF Summer Will Be a Wild Party (And How to RSVP)

5 Reasons Altcoin ETF Summer Will Be a Wild Party (And How to RSVP)

The air is thick with anticipation. Move over pumpkin spice lattes. This fall, it’s Altcoin ETF season baby! And not just a pleasant tea party – I’m talking a full-on, glow-stick-waving rave in the world of monetary policy. Why? Because this isn't just about another investment product. It's about democratizing...

Solana Staking ETF: Smart Move or Centralization Trojan Horse?

Solana Staking ETF: Smart Move or Centralization Trojan Horse?

The announcement of the ETF Stake Solana (SSK) gladdens the heart, but it seems like a double-edged sword. On one hand, institutional adoption of crypto is a win in itself, right? More money, more legitimacy, more…centralization? Well, that’s the nagging question we all must face. Will the clarity and convenience...