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Today, everything EOS! We’ll be learning all about project and cryptocurrency EOS, one of the major Ethereum contenders and decentralized applications (DApps) platform. We’ll learn about the history of EOS, its issuance model and ICO, its governance, and its unique implementation of the delegated proof-of-stake consensus model. We’ll also take a look at the concerns surrounding EOS, from the “Tragedy of the Commons” to the “Nothing at Stake Problem”. These perspectives will allow us to look at EOS objectively, and furthermore better understand the varieties of consensus mechanisms (e.g. Bitcoin’s proof-of-work vs. Ethereum’s imminent hybrid PoW and PoS model, etc) and their implications on a blockchain network, its scalability, and security. We now have a Twitter page @ECryptoPodcast! Be sure to follow for updates on new episodes and news in the crypto space. You can also submit questions for the weekly Q&A here. Subscribe and listen on iTunes here. Subscribe and listen on YouTube here. Download Episode

Today, we’ll be learning all about the cryptocurrency project Nano (previously known as Raiblocks): the Nano network, the XRB token, and how it all works. We’ll delve into the unconventional and creative consensus mechanism behind Nano - a modified form of delegated proof-of-stake (DPoS), the usage of block-lattices and multiple blockchains, and directed acyclic graph (DAG), all of which combine to make Nano a formidable peer-to-peer payment solution that rivals Bitcoin. All of these technologies and concepts combined make Nano one of the fastest payment systems in existence - processing transactions at a fraction of a second - and incredibly secure…all while giving the user autonomy and control over their XRB tokens. For a Nano speed test, check out nanospeed.live. Special thanks to Nano community member and representative rockmsockmjesus for providing resources that made this episode possible. You can learn more about their project by visiting nanocenter.org. NOTE: The Nano community was kind enough to point out a few slip-ups that I want to clarify: At 5:30 I said that the only two parties needed to validate a transaction are the sender and receiver. For confirmation, the network still needs to vote on the block. At 13:30 I mention UDP. Note that Nano will be switching to TCP soon for better bandwidth throttling and other advantages. At 14:15 I used the OLD ticker, XRB. With the rebranding, the ticker has been changed to NANO. Thanks! We now have a Twitter page @ECryptoPodcast! Be sure to follow for updates on new episodes and news in the crypto space. You can also submit questions for the weekly Q&A here. Subscribe and listen on iTunes here. Subscribe and listen on YouTube here. Download Episode

Today’s episode is a strange one, a curious one, a bizarre saga of resource warring, imposters, and a crypto community in disarray. We will learn everything there is to know about Bitcoin Cash by reviewing this odd saga of hard forks in the Bitcoin network, the scalability argument that began way back in 2009, block size limitations in the blockchain, and the recent transition into BCHSV and BCHABC. You’ll learn what these cryptocurrencies are, why they exist, what makes them different from Bitcoin as we go down a rabbit hole of the bemusing story of Craig Wright aka The “Real” Satoshi Nakamoto and Roger Ver. Today’s episode also features a quick news flash about the goings on in Venezuela, where hyperinflation has caused the emergence of a government supported remittance program for Bitcoin and Litecoin…which may very well become the first instances of decentralized cryptocurrencies becoming a sort of “official” currency of a nation! We now have a Twitter page @ECryptoPodcast! Be sure to follow for updates on new episodes and news in the crypto space. You can also submit questions for the weekly Q&A here. Our podcast is also on iTunes here. Download Episode

On our first weekly Q&A we answer listener questions ranging a variety of cryptocurrency and blockchain related topics, namely cryptocurrency investing: Will the bear market end in 2019? Where is Ethereum’s price headed? Why does Ethereum infrastructure use RLPx encoding instead of protobuf? Is Bitcoin a ponzi scheme?! Many great questions, some silly questions, all serious and thorough answers. Exploring Cryptocurrency publishes our weekly Q&A every Monday. All listeners are invited to ask a question (or questions) which we will address the following week. All we ask is that questions are kept civil and are relevant to crypto and blockchain technology, investing, culture, news, etc. Any questions regarding how to perform illicit activities will not be addressed. You can submit questions on our blog at ExploringCryptocurrency.blogspot.com OR by emailing Matthew directly at exbotanical@gmail.com. We now have a Twitter account @ECryptoPodcast! Be sure to follow for updates on new episodes and news in the crypto space. You can also submit questions for the weekly Q&A here. Find us on iTunes! Check the link below to subscribe and receive automatic updates on new episodes. Download Episode View in iTunes

Today, we look at Ripple and their native token XRP, a unique cryptocurrency that is being utilized to facilitate cross-border transactions in a lightning fast, extremely cost-effective ecosystem. You’ll learn all the basics necessary to understand what XRP is and how it works, including their revolutionary and highly demanded xRapid technology as well as the proprietary consensus algorithm that affords the Ripple network high scalability and such speed that it rivals that of the entire VISA network. Also, just a quick crypto news update on a recent ICO scam - just friendly warning to listeners who are actively or thinking about investing in cryptocurrencies, some advice on identifying scams and how to take measures to avoid them. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoy this podcast so more people can learn about these exciting technologies! We're now on iTunes! Check the link below to subscribe and receive automatic updates on new episodes. Download Episode View in iTunes

Ethereum! Yes, we’re going to learn all about Ethereum today! This is probably the most revolutionary cryptocurrency and blockchain technology in the history of the space, and we’ll be learning every aspect of it: from smart contracts and decentralized applications - or DApps - to the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and the ERC20 token standard. As always, “Exploring Cryptocurrency” episodes come with the guarantee of never leaving a stone unturned: we promise that you’ll understand what all of these terms mean throughout this episode. No technical jargon, no Master’s in computer science and programming required. Even if you’re experienced in the crypto and alt-coin space, we recommend checking this one out, as it’s a thorough outline of Ethereum. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoy this podcast so more people can learn about these exciting technologies! We're now on iTunes! Check the link below to subscribe and receive automatic updates on new episodes. Download Episode View in iTunes