Proof of Stake (PoS)

Cryptocurrency

Proof-of-stake is a consensus mechanism for cryptocurrencies that allows for the processing of transactions and the creation of new blocks on a blockchain. A consensus mechanism is a way of validating entries in a distributed database while also keeping it secure. In the case of bitcoin, the database is known as a blockchain. Learn more…

Nasdaq vs. S&P 500 vs. Dow: What’s the Difference?

Cryptocurrency

If you keep up with financial news, you’ve probably heard of the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite Index. On any given day, all three indexes are considered to be gauges of market performance. They’re also the foundation for a slew of investment products based on their daily price swings. Despite…