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669 Blockchains: Good Investment? - Simple Programmer Podcast

2017/12/8
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► Blockchains: Good Investment? ◄

A blockchain is a continuously growing list of records, called blocks, which are linked and secured using cryptography. Each block typically contains a hash pointer as a link to a previous block, a timestamp and transaction data.

Blockchains are gaining visibility when it comes to investment, and it has been raising some questions regarding if it is a good type of investment or not.

Blockchain technology has been heating up in the past several months, thanks in large part to the surge in Bitcoin's price since early May. The cryptocurrency skyrocketed from less than $1,000 in March to an all-time high of $4,440 on August 14. (Source: http://www.businessinsider.com/invest-cryptocurrency-blockchain-technology-2017-8))

So... Should you consider investing in cryptocurrency? Should you consider investing in blockchains?

Watch this video and find out!