Blogs

Below are blogs that I've written on topics covering blockchain technologies and cybersecurity. I look into how these technological advancements will change our lives today and what it means for all of us in the future.

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Investing in Cryptocurrency: Everything You Should Know Beforehand

Michael Paulyn

Apr 30, 2022
2 min

Investing in Cryptocurrency: Everything You Should Know Beforehand

The world of cryptocurrencies has changed how many people look at investing. With many cryptocurrencies making considerable gains in brief periods, a lucky few have become millionaires overnight. In this blog, I go over some key things to consider before handing over your hard-earned money in exchange for some crypto tokens. What's Your Reason for Investing? Whenever you decide to invest in anything, it's good to know your reason why. Whether in the stock market, education, o

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The Top 6 Cryptocurrencies Besides Bitcoin

Michael Paulyn

Apr 25, 2022
2 min

The Top 6 Cryptocurrencies Besides Bitcoin

The world of cryptocurrencies has changed how many people look at investing. With many cryptocurrencies making considerable gains in brief periods, a lucky few have become millionaires overnight. Below are five predictions I feel we'll see in 2022 and in the years to come. 1. Ethereum (ETH) Market cap: $415 billion Ethereum is a second favorite right after Bitcoin, doubling as a cryptocurrency and a blockchain platform. Many program developers rave over Ethereum and

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When it Comes to NFTs, The Good Times Might Be Ending Soon

Michael Paulyn

Apr 23, 2022
1 min

When it Comes to NFTs, The Good Times Might Be Ending Soon

The recent obsession so many people have with NFTs could be coming to an abrupt end, something that'll put a smile on any skeptic out there. Many so-called "NFT nay-sayers" have warned that this lucrative bubble would eventually burst. The truth is, they aren't wrong. The numbers don't lie. According to the NFT market tracker, NonFungible, prices for these digital assets are now well below $2,000. Compared to January of 2022, the market saw prices above $6,800. The total dail

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In The News: Twitter NFT Bought for $2.9 Million, Resold for $48 Million But Is Only Offered $3600

Michael Paulyn

Apr 18, 2022
2 min

In The News: Twitter NFT Bought for $2.9 Million, Resold for $48 Million But Is Only Offered $3600

A cryptocurrency entrepreneur, Sina Estavi, bought an NFT of Jack Dorsey's first tweet, founder of Twitter. Estavi paid a staggering $2.9 million for this digital token, stating he felt it was an excellent investment for the future. Unfortunately, this isn't a fairy tale, and there is no happy ending. As of April 6, 2022, Sina Estavi put his NFT for $50 million, stating he would donate half of that to an undisclosed charity. Dorsey's NFT of his first tweet, the first finalize

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Michael Paulyn

Apr 16, 2022
1 min

What Is Deep Learning?

For this one, I will keep it short and sweet. I will discuss what deep learning is briefly in this blog, so read on and enjoy! Deep learning is a subset of machine learning, essentially a three-layer neural network; it's trying to act and function like the human brain. These neural networks attempt to mimic the behavior of the human brain by enabling it to "learn" from large amounts of data, albeit they fall far short of its powers. While a single-layer neural network can mak

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How Web 3.0 Could Help Spread Democracy Worldwide

Michael Paulyn

Apr 11, 2022
1 min

How Web 3.0 Could Help Spread Democracy Worldwide

The future of democracy for some time has been in question, with a pandemic and outbreaks of violent wars against peaceful people. Talks about Web 3.0, which look at how our existing internet could be democratized, have been a consistently hot topic, but discussions have started to creep into unexpected areas. One of these entirely unexpected spaces was how Web 3.0 could be the catalyst that spreads democracy across the globe. Many experts in tech and political arenas believe

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Snapshot: US Feds Arrest Couple Who Stole $4.5 Billion in Crypto

Michael Paulyn

Apr 9, 2022
1 min

Snapshot: US Feds Arrest Couple Who Stole $4.5 Billion in Crypto

In 2016, Bitfinex, a crypto exchange platform valued at over $4.5 billion, was hacked. Law enforcement could recover over $3.6 billion in stolen cryptocurrency directly connected to that platform breach; the remaining $900 million was gone forever. As of February 2022, a couple was arrested in the wee morning hours in the heart of Manhattan for alleged conspiracy to launder the cryptocurrency they had stolen. Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco stated, "today's arrests, an

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In The News: England's Treasury Working on Minting Own "Royal" NFTs

Michael Paulyn

Apr 4, 2022
1 min

In The News: England's Treasury Working on Minting Own "Royal" NFTs

The future should be enjoyable as governments worldwide begin showing a nod of acceptance of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies. As of April 4, 2022, the Royal Mint of England revealed that the UK's treasury minister is in the early stages of minting their own NFTs. The English government says this project would be "an emblem of the forward-looking approach." John Glen, the Economic Secretary to the Treasury, unveiled the new royal NFT project, but other than that,

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The Future of Gaming on the Blockchain: VisionGame

Michael Paulyn

Mar 17, 2022
2 min

The Future of Gaming on the Blockchain: VisionGame

Most people's minds go right to Bitcoin and finance regarding blockchain. But the truth is there's so much more to the blockchain; the world of gaming is one of the industries set to see massive disruption soon. What seems to be a sure thing is that the video gaming industry is set to be rocked over the next couple of years and decades. The Back Story of VisionGame In recent years, blockchain games have experienced extraordinary engagement among gamers, with deeper blockchain

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The Future of the Internet: A Snapshot on Web 3.0

Michael Paulyn

Mar 17, 2022
2 min

The Future of the Internet: A Snapshot on Web 3.0

It wasn't long ago that the internet was more a novelty than a helpful tool. But times have changed, and most of us heavily rely on the internet in one way or another. Web 3.0, a more decentralized and user-friendly version, could become a reality, giving the average person more privacy and rights over their data and experience. What Is Web 3.0? Web 3.0 isn't so much a piece of physical technology or cutting-edge software; it's more of a theory or idea about the internet's ne

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Michael Paulyn

Mar 10, 2022
3 min

The World of NFTs and Its Dark Side

Recently, the NFT market has proven to be a fool-proof way to become incredibly wealthy overnight. As impressive as that can be, there's a dark side to the world of NFTs, something that needs a healthy amount of research if you're considering entering the game of digital artwork. This blog looks at the drawbacks and opposing sides of the NFT game. NFTs and Issues Around Theft When it comes to NFTs, they seem to be all the rage; this is especially true within the art community

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Blockchain Disruption: 58 Industries Set to Change Forever Part 5 Infrastructure

Michael Paulyn

Mar 6, 2022
2 min

Blockchain Disruption: 58 Industries Set to Change Forever Part 5 Infrastructure

Blockchain will revolutionize what it means for our mobility and transportation; things are about to get very interesting. This decentralized system requires little to no supervision, helping to prevent accidents and improve manufacturing processes in various sectors. Below is the fifth part discussing how blockchain will harness the power of these industries. Industrial IoT (Internet of Things) Several businesses are using blockchain technology to enable any device to secure

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Only Red Flags and Warning when it comes to the Metaverse: AR Inventor States

Michael Paulyn

Mar 3, 2022
2 min

Only Red Flags and Warning when it comes to the Metaverse: AR Inventor States

The metaverse is more like a concept or idea rather than an actual piece of technology. As a household name, Meta has decided to turn this into a reality, a virtual one. The metaverse does have its red flags, with some critics voicing their concerns that this could be the opening of a pandora's box, with untold horrors in store. Some Foreboding Warnings As soon as Mark Zuckerberg and Meta (formerly Facebook) began announcing their next major project, creating their metaverse,

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Blockchain Disruption: 58 Industries Set to Change Forever Part 4 Travel & Mobility

Michael Paulyn

Feb 27, 2022
2 min

Blockchain Disruption: 58 Industries Set to Change Forever Part 4 Travel & Mobility

Blockchain will revolutionize what it means for our mobility and transportation; things are about to get very interesting. This decentralized system requires little to no supervision, helping to prevent accidents and improve manufacturing processes. Below is the fourth part discussing how blockchain will harness the power of these industries. The Trucking Landscape What the trucking landscape will look like in the future could easily be unrecognizable from years past. By impl

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Blockchain Disruption: 58 Industries Set to Change Forever Part 3 Travel & Mobility

Michael Paulyn

Feb 26, 2022
2 min

Blockchain Disruption: 58 Industries Set to Change Forever Part 3 Travel & Mobility

Blockchain will revolutionize what it means for our mobility and transportation; things are about to get very interesting. This decentralized system requires little to no supervision, helping to prevent accidents and improve manufacturing processes. Below is the third part discussing how blockchain will harness the power of these industries. The World of Automotive Manufacturing The blockchain does so well that it can keep track of assets because records are permanent and aut

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The Ultimate Guide on How to Make an NFT in 6 Easy Steps

Michael Paulyn

Feb 20, 2022
3 min

The Ultimate Guide on How to Make an NFT in 6 Easy Steps

Everyone interested in blockchain technology is obsessed with NFTs, non-fungible tokens. In this blog, I share a guide using six steps on how anyone can create, mint, and sell their own NFT, potentially making big money. Here's A Step-By-Step Guide The world of NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, has become the only thing many people can talk about, showing no signs of slowing down. Many people have become millionaires overnight of these unique collectible cryptocurrency assets. Be

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Michael Paulyn

Feb 17, 2022
3 min

Investing in the Metaverse

The metaverse and cryptocurrencies are two of the most exciting yet confusing things anyone seems to discuss. There's a lot of talk about the metaverse, and some people are excited about investing in this new world. In this blog, I look at how the stocks available to invest in the metaverse and what cryptocurrencies are the most widely used for anyone curious. 4 Ways to Invest in the metaverse As technology around cryptocurrency changes, the metaverse provides new ways to inv

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Blockchain Disruption: 58 Industries Set to Change Forever Part 2

Michael Paulyn

Feb 13, 2022
3 min

Blockchain Disruption: 58 Industries Set to Change Forever Part 2

Blockchain does so well because it brings more transparency regarding verifying and recording transactions; other people can easily view this data. This decentralized system requires little to no supervision, helping to prevent fraud. Below is the second part discussing how blockchain will help harness the power of these industries. Cryptocurrency Exchanges One-way blockchain technology disrupts the finance sector is in the cryptocurrency exchange space. Blockchain lowers the

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Michael Paulyn

Feb 10, 2022
3 min

9 Benefits of Decentralized Marketing

Marketing fundamentals have changed dramatically over the last decade, even more so over these previous two years. Many agencies are working off of a decentralized marketing structure, using the power of the blockchain to deliver better content and reach their target audience. In this blog, I look at nine benefits of decentralized marketing and how it works and changes how business functions everywhere. 1. More Specialized Marketing Gurus The power of decentralized marketin

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The Future of Decentralization: An Interview with Paul Arssov, founder of ARS Technologies

Michael Paulyn

Feb 7, 2022
8 min

The Future of Decentralization: An Interview with Paul Arssov, founder of ARS Technologies

The future of decentralization will change the internet and democratize information and opportunity for all. I had the chance to sit down with Paul Arssov, found of ARS Technologies, and discuss the effects of decentralization and how his company is one of the pioneers in decentralization and helping to drive meaningful change. For the full interview, click here! MP: For my first question, what sparked your interest in decentralization? PA: As we know, at the beginning of 202

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