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Transforming society with 4IR innovations, blockchain & AI-powered digital solutions

5 Jun 2021 5 minute read 4 comments Heath Muchena

Women in Tech Interview: Kate Krukiel, GM of the UN Digital Solutions Centre (operated by the UNICC)   Kate Krukiel is the former UN Global Technology Strategist and Director of Strategic Partnerships for Microsoft, now Managing Director of Sera Afri...

Cloud, cyber security & leading in a threat environment without decelerating innovation

5 Jun 2021 4 minute read 0 comments Heath Muchena

In this Q&A, Heath Muchena talks to Ihor Feoktistov, the CTO & co-founder of Relevant Software which operates across Europe & USA offering services ranging from software developments, cyber security, artificial intelligence & machine learning to DevO...

Bitcoin Perpetual Swaps Explained Simply

4 Jun 2021 2 minute read 0 comments Heath Muchena

Many people trade cryptocurrencies on various exchanges in attempts to generate profit. Without question, the trading volume for bitcoins is high since it is the most liquid digital asset in the world.  However people can make profit, without owning...

The Impact of Lightning Network on Bitcoin Transactions

4 Jun 2021 3 minute read 5 comments Heath Muchena

The Lightning Network is a second layer payment protocol built on the bitcoin network. In other words, lightning network operates on its own but interacts with the bitcoin network to enable the transfer of bitcoins from one person to another.  It is...

Aave open source and non-custodial protocol

3 Jun 2021 4 minute read 7 comments Heath Muchena

Aave is one of the most popular platforms in the cryptocurrency world of decentralized finance (DeFi). It allows you to lend and borrow numerous cryptocurrencies without a third party. It also lets you temporarily borrow over a billion dollars of cry...

Valr Crypto Trading Platform Review

3 Jun 2021 2 minute read 1 comment Heath Muchena

VALR is a cryptocurrency exchange that has been operating since 2019 and is based in South Africa. VALR platform offers a good mobile experience and the app is available for download in Google Play Store and Apple's App Store. VALR has a partnership...

Top 10 Most Popular Wallets for Storing Bitcoin Cash

3 Jun 2021 5 minute read 1 comment Heath Muchena

What is a digital currency wallet? A digital asset wallet can be a device, program, service, or app that allows crypto users to receive/store and send their digital currency. Most digital wallets operate like apps on smartphones or computers but some...

AltCoinTrader Crypto Trading Platform Review

3 Jun 2021 1 minute read 0 comments Heath Muchena

AltCoinTrader crypto exchange is based in South Africa, competing with exchanges such as Luno and Valr. The platform has a simple and intuitive interface. However, the platform's design is not mobile-friendly and the exchange does not offer a mobile...

Top 3 Crypto Tokens for the Energy Sector

1 Jun 2021 6 minute read 6 comments Heath Muchena

Recently, the discussion around energy use and sustainability when it comes to Proof-of-Work in Bitcoin mining in particular has intensified. The likes of Elon Musk and Michael Saylor have gone as far as meeting with prominent bitcoin miners in North...

Forget Malcom Gladwell's 10,000-Hour Rule. We Live In The Age Of Lifelong Learning

1 Jun 2021 4 minute read 6 comments Heath Muchena

In the age of near-constant innovation and disruption, what you spent 3.5 years learning may very well be redundant by the time you become an 'expert'. Let's face it; in the broader framework within which those talents find their application, it's pr...