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How to Set up and Use The Ledger Nano S

How to Set up and Use The Ledger Nano S

by Coinstop Hardware
Ledger Nano S Brief Overview Having the compact size of your average USB memory stick, the Ledger Nano S solves the problem of crypto hacking. You ...
Why Cryptocurrency Is the Future

Why Cryptocurrency Is the Future

by Coinstop Hardware
Every so often, a new technology appears that changes the way we as a society operate. From the wheel to the internet, the introduction of new technology brings about massive change and has an enormous impact on our future. Perhaps the most significant invention over the last decade is that of Blockchain technology and Bitcoin. Both are paving the way for financial freedom for the masses, and are changing the way we think about money & finance.
Why You Don't Need to Be an Expert to Own Bitcoin

Why You Don't Need to Be an Expert to Own Bitcoin

by Coinstop Hardware
Getting your first Bitcoin and managing your own assets might seem very daunting, but the world of cryptocurrencies has come a long way since its inception. It’s actually never been easier to get involved, and you certainly don’t need to be an expert to own Bitcoin!
What is the Bitcoin Halving?

What is the Bitcoin Halving?

by Coinstop Hardware
Also referred to as halvening, to understand what the Bitcoin Halving means, you must first gain a firm grasp of Bitcoin’s infrastructure. As the term blockchain itself infers, Bitcoin is composed of data blocks that are cryptographically chained across network nodes. Each of these nodes, which is a network-enabled computer, contains the entirety of blockchain’s history of transactions. Currently, there are about 50,000 Bitcoin nodes.
How to Answer Your Family's Bitcoin Questions This Christmas

How to Answer Your Family's Bitcoin Questions This Christmas

by Coinstop Hardware
  Christmas is only a few days away, and for many families, the Christmas dinner conversation will inevitably turn to the subject of Bitcoin. The ...
The Big Players Join Crypto - What's Next?

The Big Players Join Crypto - What's Next?

by Coinstop Hardware
Things are really starting to heat up in the cryptocurrency community! Bitcoin recently reached a new all time high, and some of the worlds largest corporations, such as PayPal, have announced their move into the crypto space. The previous bull run back in December 2017, when the price of Bitcoin soared to almost
Connecting a Trezor or Ledger Hardware Wallet to MetaMask

Connecting a Trezor or Ledger Hardware Wallet to MetaMask

by Coinstop Hardware
The most important thing about investing in cryptocurrency is ensuring that your funds are kept safe. In 2019, more than 4 billion dollars worth of...
3 Things to Know if You Are New to Crypto

3 Things to Know if You Are New to Crypto

by Coinstop Hardware
Bitcoin has officially reached a new all time high, so we expect there’s quite a few new faces to the cryptocurrency community. If you are just getting started, there’s certainly a lot to learn!  
Why Bitcoin Is Important for the Digital Age

Why Bitcoin Is Important for the Digital Age

by Coinstop Hardware
As the Internet revolutionised the dissemination of information, creating free and decentralised channels of expression, so did Bitcoin forever revolutionise the way we perceive money.
Should You Use PayPal to Purchase Bitcoin?

Should You Use PayPal to Purchase Bitcoin?

by Coinstop Hardware
Last week PayPal launched cryptocurrency trading and payments in the United States. Customers in the U.S. can now buy, hold, and sell certain crypt...
How to Keep Your Coins Safe From Phishing Attempts

How to Keep Your Coins Safe From Phishing Attempts

by Coinstop Hardware
You may have heard about the recent phishing attempt against Ledger cryptocurrency hardware wallet customers. An email was sent to customers inform...
Trezor Hardware Wallet Users Get a Desktop App

Trezor Hardware Wallet Users Get a Desktop App

by Coinstop Hardware
If you own a Trezor hardware wallet, we’ve got exciting news for you! Our friends over at SatoshiLabs have just announced their latest product, Trezor Suite, a desktop app for Trezor users. The public beta version is now available to download and test, but first let’s get into what it’s all about.