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Short Trading: A comprehensive analysis of the controversial strategy and an in-depth analysis of how investors make money from market declines

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Time Stamp: March 19, 2024 8:45 AM - Modified On: March 19, 2024 - Published By:
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Short trading is a strategy in which investors make money by taking advantage of predictions that a stock or other asset is expected to fall. The process involves borrowing shares and selling them immediately in the hope of buying them back at a lower price once their price drops, profiting from the difference between the selling and buying prices. Simply put, short trading is a way for investors to make profits through expected negative changes in the market. The Historical Origins of Short Trading The idea of ​​short trading can

Analyzing Token Sale Models

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Time Stamp: February 20, 2024 1:29 PM - Modified On: February 20, 2024 - Published By:
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Note: I mention the names of various projects below only to compare and contrast their token sale mechanisms; this should NOT be taken as an endorsement or criticism of any specific project as a whole. It's entirely possible for any given project to be total trash as a whole and yet still have an awesome token sale model. The last few months have seen an increasing amount of innovation in token sale models. Two years ago, the space was simple: there were capped sales, which sold a fixed number of

[Mirror] Quadratic Arithmetic Programs: from Zero to Hero

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Time Stamp: February 2, 2024 10:41 AM - Modified On: February 2, 2024 - Published By:
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Vitalik Buterin via the Vitalik Buterin Blog This is a mirror of the post at https://medium.com/@VitalikButerin/quadratic-arithmetic-programs-from-zero-to-hero-f6d558cea649 There has been a lot of interest lately in the technology behind zk-SNARKs, and people are increasingly trying to demystify something that many have come to call "moon math" due to its perceived sheer indecipherable complexity. zk-SNARKs are indeed quite challenging to grasp, especially due to the sheer number of moving parts that need to come together for the whole thing to work, but if we break the technology down piece by piece then

Do you know baccarat, the flower of online casino games?

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Time Stamp: September 19, 2023 9:04 AM - Modified On: September 25, 2023 - Published By:
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Baccarat is one of the most popular card games in casinos, and involves comparing cards between the player and the banker (or dealer) to determine the winner. The rules of Baccarat are simple, but it is a game that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Baccarat first appeared in online casino games in the mid-1900s when the Internet became popular. It was limited in the beginning, but in the 2000s, improvements in computer graphics and Internet speeds made it possible to provide a more realistic gaming environment, which

The Convergence of MedTech and Blockchain: Transforming Healthcare

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Time Stamp: September 14, 2023 4:39 PM - Modified On: September 14, 2023 - Published By:
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The healthcare industry has witnessed a remarkable transformation driven by technological advancements in recent years. One groundbreaking convergence is the fusion of Medical Technology (MedTech) and blockchain technology. This synergy has the potential to revolutionize healthcare by enhancing data security, interoperability, and patient-centric care. Enhanced Data Security: One of the foremost challenges in healthcare is ensuring the security and privacy of patient data. Medical records contain sensitive information that must be protected from unauthorized access and cyber threats. Blockchain technology offers a robust solution to this problem. Blockchain operates on

Alexandro C. Roamers and 33 Nobel Prize winners Assisi meeting

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Time Stamp: June 22, 2023 6:16 AM - Modified On: June 22, 2023 - Published By:
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For the first time in history, 33 Nobel Prize winners and the winner of the last Saint Francis Dassi Award, Alejandro G. Roamers, met to speak to humanity. On June 10, a world meeting was held in the Vatican, initiated by a fund called "Fratelli Totti". The event dealt with the human sister and sisters, its name was "Not Alone" and turned into a day of celebration and unity around the principles of the encyclopedic letter Pratli Totti: "Joining forces to build a more coordinated world". Fratelli Totti Foundation ,

Cryptocurrencies in comparison: Bitcoin vs. Polygon

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Time Stamp: June 19, 2023 8:52 AM - Modified On: June 19, 2023 - Published By:
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Bitcoin, the best-known and first decentralized cryptocurrency, paved the way for a variety of other digital currencies based on blockchain technology. One such currency that is attracting more and more attention lately is Polygon. However, Bitcoin is still the largest and most important cryptocurrency for a reason. So, can Polygon take on the crypto giant? The most important facts about Bitcoin Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency invented in 2009 by an unknown person named Satoshi Nakamoto. It enables peer-to-peer transactions without a central intermediary. Blockchain technology serves as a public ledger that tracks transactions. Bitcoin

Crypto Chaos

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Time Stamp: May 10, 2023 6:28 AM - Modified On: May 10, 2023 - Published By:
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Despite the second-largest bank failure in US history, the Federal Reserve continued its interest rate hike strategy last week. This caused markets to react by pricing in continued monetary tightening, pushing back their expectations of rate decreases to 2024. Some have perceived this move as necessary to combat inflation, even if it comes at the cost of breaking the banking sector. Unfortunately, this sober outlook suggests that the rest of the year may be marked by more sideways action in the markets rather than a steady recovery. Meanwhile, in the

Paribus. Trust Less.

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Time Stamp: May 3, 2023 4:37 AM - Modified On: May 3, 2023 - Published By:
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One month ago, Jerome Powell, head of the Federal Reserve in the US, announced that the banking system was sound and robust despite the collapse of several large banks. After raising rates a further 0.25%, he said, “We’re committed to learning the lessons from this episode and to work to prevent events like this from happening again.” As we prepare for another potential 0.25% rate hike on May 3rd, another major bank in the US, First Republic Bank, has collapsed. Its collapse is part of a larger trend of consolidation