Though the concepts behind the blockchain can be tracked back several decades widespread use of blockchain-based applications has only taken off in the last few years. The speed of adoption of new use cases, such as NFTs, has left regulators playing catch-up, exposing buyers to significant hazards, the most significant being plagiarism. Though a non-fungible… Continue reading NFT Legal Risks
Month: September 2022
What are NFT buying risks?
Given that a significant number of people buying NFTs are motivated simply by speculation the biggest risk associated is the potential loss in value. Risks from loss in value of NFTs There can be no better illustration of this risk than the sale of the first tweet by Jack Dorsey bought by Malaysia-based businessman, Sina… Continue reading What are NFT buying risks?
What can you do with an NFT?
Though much of the hype around NFTs has focused on creating art that reflects the ethos of the crypto scene, their applications extend far beyond creating cool profile pictures linked to a blockchain. Enjoy it as any other form of art – Many NFT owners use them as a display of wealth, flexing on Twitter… Continue reading What can you do with an NFT?
What is an NFT?
An NFT is a digital record, like a receipt, proving ownership of something (either physical or digital) such as a collectable item, like the pixelated drawing on a Punk Alien. It is a record of when the item was created – or minted to use NFTs unique terminology – how much was paid for it,… Continue reading What is an NFT?
What are the Risks of buying NFTs?
Non-Fungible Tokens, better known simply as NFTs, have quickly become one of the most popular applications of blockchain technology. Though there are a huge number of potential use-cases the focus has been on the speculative trading of NFTs as collectable art, inspired by eye-watering valuations of early collections. Opportunity is, unfortunately, always accompanied by opportunists,… Continue reading What are the Risks of buying NFTs?
Understanding the risks of Defi
We’ve already touched upon the importance of using tried and tested Defi protocols, whose code is less susceptible to vulnerabilities. Here are additional steps you can take to reduce the risk of suffering loss of funds, and to protect your crypto assets. Consider Insurance Just as you can take out travel insurance before going on… Continue reading Understanding the risks of Defi
How to interact with defi protocols
Interacting with defi protocols requires a compatible web wallet such as MetaMask. After visiting the web app of the protocol in question, such as Yearn Finance, you will be prompted to connect your MetaMask wallet to the site by clicking the verification message that pops up. Thereafter, any time you wish to interact with the Defi… Continue reading How to interact with defi protocols
Popular Defi protocols
Decentralised finance has around a dozen well established protocols that can be regarded as the “big banks” of Defi. The difference, of course, is that you don’t have to custody your funds with these projects, as you would when depositing assets into a bank account: rather, a Smart Contract controls the whole process. Provided the… Continue reading Popular Defi protocols
Risk/Reward Trade-Off of DEFI
While tradfi APYs have trended towards zero (some banks even now provide negative interest on savings), Defi offers double or even triple-digit percentage returns. The attraction is obvious: who wouldn’t want to double their money in a year simply through locking it into a decentralised finance protocol and letting time take care of the rest?… Continue reading Risk/Reward Trade-Off of DEFI
Getting started with DEFI
What you’ll learn What DEFI is What you can do with DEFI The practical steps involved for the main DEFI functions The risks & drawbacks In its basic form, Decentralised Finance (Defi), gives you access to a range of financial services, from the simple kind that would normally be provided by your high street bank,… Continue reading Getting started with DEFI