Yeah of course it is. Cryptocurrencies will eventually replace credit cards and fiat currency entirely.

Even though crypto can be really volatile, the value has risen over time. is There are pros and cons, but I think a better idea would be to invest in a cryptoinvestment fund which allows passive investments with good returns, and you don't have to become an expert on ICO's or altcoins.

Many ICO's will fail simply because there are double the amount of ICO's this year than there was last. So it's not really saying much except that the ICO market is expanding.

Can someone explain how artificial intelligence will effect blockchain/crypto projects from now on? What is the importance of artificial intelligence?

The potential of blockchain technology is incredibly vast, which is why it is so revolutionary to the world. This includes decentralization of the internet, smart contracts, decentralized markets (trade without third party), distributed cloud storage, decentralized social networking, encrypted messaging, and authenticated voting.

I think a lot of people have taken in interest in cryptocurrency since 2017. I always try to encourage my friends to research crypto and the potential it has--I also try to inform them on ICO bounty programs they can participate in.

KYC is important because of the possibilities of money laundering and terrorism financing. KYC helps improve efficiency and accuracy in keeping bad participants out of the system. So yes, joining ICOs that require KYC is a good idea.

Volatility is a huge issue with all cryptocurrencies--the market can be incredibly unpredictable.

Digital currency is the future. Take for example Estonia--they are attempting to create their own coin and standardize it in their country.

I think financial tech experts are excited about digital currency and blockchain in general, not Bitcoin. Many newer and improved altcoins will surpass Bitcoin, we are only at the beginning.

Bitcoin was never made to be truly anonymous, it was pseudonymous because of the immutable ledger. All transactions made by anybody are visible.

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Understanding Cryptography by Christof Paar, Cryptography and Network Security by William Stallings, Applied Cryptography by Bruce Schneier are all great books for learning cryptography.

You have to be careful because alot of ICO's pay these websites, if you're using a rating site, read the fine print. Find out how much coins are paying for their "grades".

A good bounty program director is necessary and marketing is essential. Your team working on the project should be passionate about the company's philosophy.

I don't think ETH is dead, it's still a good investment but there will be newer and more improved altcoins that will take over the market definitely.

The volatility of cryptocurrency is incredibly unpredictable--it can also benefit investors because of market inflation. To decrease the volatility of coins on the market, mass adoption of cryptocurrency should help decrease the unpredictability of it.

Can someone please explain incentive-compatibility and mechanism design and how these work with cryptocurrency platforms?

Firstly there needs to be a self-sustaining platform so that crypto can actually be used for mainstream adoption, many crypto currencies today are self-destructing. According to Dr. Courtois from UCL, many of them are programmed for rapid decline.

There is an algorithm in place depending on your activity level, how much you post, etc. There are threads where they give you the exact algorithm.