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Paper wallet risks – Why you should avoid storing Bitcoin in a paper wallet?

coinguides — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 08:02:00 +0000

Out of many Bitcoin storage methods; paper wallets are perhaps the least understood of all. Often paper wallets are considered to be the most secure way of storing Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. Well, it’s true. However paper wallets also come with some serious drawbacks and most users are not aware of the paper wallet risks. This …

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How to setup your first masternode server on Digital Ocean

coinguides — Fri, 29 Mar 2019 10:45:19 +0000

Masternode is a computer or a full node that is fully synced with the network and is running 24 x 7. Masternodes are completely different than the normal nodes or the wallet which you use to store your cryptocurrencies. They are different because apart from keeping the full blockchain and relaying transactions they provide special …

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How to backup electrum wallet – Backup Bitcoin electrum wallet

coinguides — Fri, 22 Mar 2019 09:51:40 +0000

System malfunction, hardware failures and data theft can occur anytime. If you are storing Bitcoins in your PC or Laptop then it is very important that you backup your wallets. Previously we’ve made a guide on core wallet backup. Also we’ve explained how to backup Monero wallet. Recently one of user asked us how do …

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Watch-Only Bitcoin address – What it is & how to create watch only wallet

coinguides — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 13:07:27 +0000

Beginners who are new to this space are often advised to be cautious when it comes to investing in Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies. There are several advantages of this technology but the market is volatile and is highly risky so do not invest more that you can’t afford to lose. But apart from investing newcomers tend …

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Hot Wallet Node vs Cold Masternodes – What you need to know

coinguides — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 13:29:47 +0000

As more and more Masternode coins are coming out every day you might be interested in one or the other project. Good. Masternodes are a means in which one can earn a passive income. It helps you to make some extra gains when the market is dull and in addition to that it gradually helps …

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What is GINcoin? GINcoin (GIN) features, specifications & wallet setup

coinguides — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 12:28:46 +0000

Cryptocurrencies are decentralized, secure and offers more benefits compared to Fiat money, but is it user-friendly? While the regular users know how easy it is to use Cryptocurrencies there are many Internet users who do not understand Bitcoin and Blockchain technology. Beginners think that Cryptocurrencies are something complex and hard to use. While the tech-savvy …

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Mining software getting blocked and removed by Anti-virus

coinguides — Sat, 27 Jan 2018 05:13:44 +0000

“I downloaded this miner and I can’t find it now”. “My miner program getting shut down by Anti-Virus”. Miner has virus. Know why your Ant-virus detects GPU miners as virus and how to add it to exception list. We’ve published several crypto mining guides. As our main intention is to tutor new users who are …

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