Morally, this is problematic but it could also cause security problems. If a pool was to own more than 50% of a blockchain then they could halt, reverse or redirect transactions. Mining involves users decrypting transactions to validate them and, in return, earn themselves extra currency. This is a big component of how cryptocurrencies can…

With this feature, you can set up automatic purchases of Bitcoin, so you gradually add to your Bitcoin stash over time. Before you do anything else, you’re going to want to buy some Bitcoin! Cash App allows you to buy as little as $1 worth of Bitcoin at a time, and the app has an…

However, while tools like 7-Zip are free, many more “robust” solutions are only available for a price after a trial period. As a result, we recommend sticking to free (but trustworthy) tools or simply using the command line. While there are many tools to choose from, the most popular include 7-Zip and WinZip. While slightly…