Mina Down

Mina Down

Writer interested in blockchain projects that will add to the social good. Regular contributor to Hacker Noon, Coin360.com, blockdelta.io, and other great venues.


How to Avoid Two of the Most Common Cryptocurrency Scams

15 Mar 2019 5 minute read 0 comments Mina Down

  Don’t Blame the Victim If you’ve spent time in cryptocurrency communities you know there are many scams out there. You’ve probably also heard people say only "noobs" fall for scams, or that victims somehow deserve to lose their coins because they a...

IoTeX Delegates Election Kicks Off With Early Bird Staking Bonuses

13 Mar 2019 2 minute read 0 comments Mina Down

If you have IOTX tokens in an exchange or a hardware wallet consider staking your tokens now as the voting for delegates begins on March 11. You can stake your tokens and earn 20–30% annualized returns for a limited time. About IoTeX Founded as an op...

Open-Source Frameworks for Creating Machine Learning Models

11 Mar 2019 2 minute read 6 comments Mina Down

  Open-Source Machine Learning Frameworks With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), the demand for machine learning capabilities has increased dramatically. A vast array of industries from finance to health are seeing an uptake of machine learni...

What are Bitcoin ETFs and Why are They Controversial?

15 Jan 2019 2 minute read 0 comments Mina Down

Less than a year ago, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) delayed a decision to approve a Bitcoin-based ETF. In a few days, it will decide on another proposed Bitcoin ETF. This article briefly explains what an ETF is, different types of...

How to Profit from Crypto Airdrops and Avoid Scams Along the Way

14 Jan 2019 7 minute read 1 comment Mina Down

Airdrops are a central feature of the cryptocurrency space. The first time I participated in one I didn’t even fully understand what it was or the value of the tokens I received. I was new to crypto and had read something on social media about “free...

6 Ways to Keep Your Emotions Under Control When Trading Cryptocurrencies

14 Jan 2019 4 minute read 0 comments Mina Down

Buying and trading cryptocurrencies can be an emotional experience. It’s fast-paced and there are lots of different kinds of trades and purchases to make. Some people try to make money off the volatility of cryptocurrency prices through short-term da...

How I Got Over $11,000 in “Free” Bitcoin

13 Jan 2019 5 minute read 2 comments Mina Down

A lot of people in the cryptocurrency world are looking to increase their Bitcoin holdings. The proliferation of scams that seem to offer quick and guaranteed profits from minimal investments are a testament to this. Individuals have messaged me on s...

What I Learned From Being Scammed (twice) in the Cryptocurrency Space

12 Jan 2019 5 minute read 4 comments Mina Down

  This story is for all cryptocurrency enthusiasts out there, but it is especially for new enthusiasts and those still learning about the cryptospace. In this article, I explain some of the most common scams I’ve seen, how I was scammed myself, and h...

4 Projects That Could be Next on Coinbase

10 Jan 2019 1 minute read 0 comments Mina Down

Who’s next? Below I describe 4 projects I think are strong contenders for listing on Coinbase. Coinbase has also mentioned all of these projects as being under consideration. XRP Ripple has the third-largest market cap after Bitcoin and Ethereum. Man...

6 Low Cap Cryptocurrencies (under $200 Million USD) I Have My Eye On

7 Jan 2019 3 minute read 7 comments Mina Down

  With over 2000 cryptocurrencies available, it’s hard to know which have future profit potential. Unfortunately, it is incredibly tricky to figure out which ones might be worth the investment. The highest profits can be made from “low-cap” or “small...