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Tom Salter

Could This Be Ethereum's Route to Scalability?

Could This Be Ethereum's Route to Scalability?

An Evaluation of Ethereum's Gas Issues; The recent market bull run has left many bewildered at Ethereum’s inability to reach all-time highs, especially considering that Bitcoin doubled for the 19th time in under a year ($31,457 on 2 January 2021), and then continued past $40,000.

Evaluation of ETH 2.0

Evaluation of ETH 2.0

Token Takeaway: ETH; In part 1, I introduced ETH 2.0 and showed readers why there is a definitive need for an Ethereum network upgrade. In this part, we will explore the timescale and implications of ETH 2.0 on investors. Will ETH 2.0 make the Ethereum blockchain the

Ethereum 2.0 - Too Little, Too Late?

Ethereum 2.0 - Too Little, Too Late?

Token Takeaway: ETH; In this two-part series, we will cover why ETH 2.0, a network scalability upgrade for Ethereum, is significant to digital asset investors. In part 1, I will guide readers through why this upgrade is needed and briefly explain what ETH 2.0 is. In the second

Trading Crypto-Assets; Centralised or Decentralised Exchanges?

Trading Crypto-Assets; Centralised or Decentralised Exchanges?

Exchanges are an entry point for new investors and an important part of the broader crypto-ecosystem. This article will highlight some of the benefits and drawbacks associated with both centralised and decentralised exchanges. Global economies are reliant on exchanges to perform a critical role in facilitating the exchange of funds

Compound Finance: Decentralised Finance Lending and Borrowing

Compound Finance: Decentralised Finance Lending and Borrowing

Token Takeaway: COMP; In part 1, I explained how DeFi could help Bitcoin generate yield for its holders, whilst also appealing to the geographical trends of the digital asset ecosystem. The report then looked into providing guidance that investors should bear in mind before starting a venture in the DeFi

Compound Finance: How can Investors Capitalise on Decentralised Finance

Compound Finance: How can Investors Capitalise on Decentralised Finance

Token Takeaway: COMP; Decentralised finance represents an ecosystem of financial instruments; these instruments enable participants to actively invest their ‘dormant’ assets. Decentralised lending and borrowing are very similar to the 3000-year-old traditional credit system where collateral is required to reduce the risk of all parties involved. One cannot ignore that

The NFT Landscape

The NFT Landscape

Hunting for the next digital Picasso; A non-fungible-token, or NFT, is a token that represents a unique asset. NFT holders have strong digital ownership of these individual assets, and this ownership generates value for investors. This article will help readers to understand why NFTs are beneficial to investors and evaluate