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Ziber: The 2017 ICO That Disappeared With $200,000

Last updated: December 2025 In July 2017, the Ziber ICO promised to revolutionize international phone calls using blockchain technology. Within hours of launching its fundraiser, approximately $200,000 vanished. The team blamed hackers. Then they went silent. No one was ever charged. This is what happened. Editor's Note: This article replaces a broken link from Crypto-News.net.…

December 8, 20250Comments

ByZoran Spirkovski

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Will Bitcoin Crash? Price Volatility Factors Explained

Last Updated: Dec. 14 2025 Zoran Spirkovski holds Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and other digital assets. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or trading advice. Cryptocurrency investments carry significant risk. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. Past performance does…

December 7, 20250Comments

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What Does BTC Mean in Text? Crypto and Slang Defined

Last Updated: Dec. 14, 2025 If you've seen "BTC" pop up in a text message, social media post, or news headline and wondered what it means, you're not alone. BTC actually has two very different meanings depending on where you encounter it: one relates to cryptocurrency, and the other is casual text slang. Here's how…

December 7, 20250Comments

ByZoran Spirkovski

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What is a Bitcoin Farm? Mining Operations Explained

Last Updated: Dec. 14, 2025 If you've played Escape from Tarkov or other video games featuring Bitcoin farms, you might wonder whether these operations exist in the real world. They do, and they're far more complex than any game depicts. A Bitcoin farm (sometimes called a crypto farm) is a large-scale Bitcoin mining operation that…

December 6, 20250Comments

ByZoran Spirkovski

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HAIA: The AI-Powered Financial Assistant You Didn’t Know You Needed

Beta testing launched, first thousand already onboard - and this is just the beginning! Imagine the year 2028, where managing your finances is as simple as chatting with your personal AI assistant. This assistant flawlessly handles your crypto wallets, banks, and investments, eliminating the need for dozens of apps and the confusion often tied to…

August 14, 20250Comments

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What is Proof-of-Authority (PoA) Consensus Mechanism?

Proof-of-Authority stands out from other consensus mechanisms as it secures blockchain networks using identity-based validators & reduced resource consumption.

August 4, 20250Comments

ByZoran Spirkovski

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What is Delegated Proof-of-Stake (DPoS)?

Delegated Proof-of-Stake is another branch of the classic PoS. Find out what makes it different and why it’s favored for fast & energy-efficient blockchains.

August 4, 20250Comments

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What Is Nominated Proof-of-Stake (NPoS)?

In NPoS, token holders choose validators to secure the blockchain, blending efficiency with participation. Find out more about how it arrives at a consensus.

August 4, 20250Comments

ByZoran Spirkovski

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What is Proof-of-Stake?

Proof-of-Stake is a consensus mechanism used by blockchains to help users earn rewards. Find out how it creates yield & what you need to do to participate.

July 29, 20250Comments

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Comparing Proof-of-Work vs Proof-of-Stake

Knowing the difference between Proof-of-Work and Proof-of-Stake will guide you which blockchains work best based on your purpose.

July 29, 20250Comments

ByZoran Spirkovski