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      "body": "<html>\n<p><strong>Setting the Stage - Too Big to Fail</strong></p>\n<p>On 15 September 2008, Lehman Brothers, a global financial institution with a 200 year history and over US$ 600 billion in assets, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The unthinkable had occurred. What was to follow would alter the course of history.</p>\n<p>Fueled by greed and enabled by a disproportional distribution of power, risky and irresponsible industry-wide lending practices had led to a situation where many large global financial institutions were now teetering on the brink of collapse. The core of the global financial economy began tearing at the seams.</p>\n<p>In what can only be described as the single greatest heist in the history, an injection of $700 billion of liquidity into the banking sector of public money prevented a total global financial meltdown – the bailout. &nbsp;</p>\n<p>Although this period of global economic turmoil represents a dark and often painful moment in our history for many people and their families, it exposed the oligarchic nature of the global financial system to the public at large and primed public discourse to be more receptive to thinking about alternative financial systems.</p>\n<p>This event set the stage for the introduction of a new financial system.</p>\n<p><strong>Genesis - The Blockchain Emerges</strong></p>\n<p>Perhaps it was coincidence or perhaps it was strategic. We may never know. On 31 October 2008, a little over a month after Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy, a white paper was published on a cryptographic mailing list entitled “Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System”.</p>\n<p>The author, Satoshi Nakamoto – writing under an anonymous pseudonym, described a decentralized system that would enable “online payments to be sent directly from one party to another with going through a financial institution”.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Within a few days, an open-source project was registered on SourceForge – a community and collaboration website focused on the development and distribution of open-source software. &nbsp;</p>\n<p>On 9 January 2009, two months after the SourceForge project was registered, version 0.1 of Bitcoin was released and the world’s first functioning blockchain was released.</p>\n<p><strong>Blockchain Fundamentals - A Quick Explanation for Beginners</strong></p>\n<p>The blockchain is the main technological innovation that Bitcoin introduced. From a currency investment perspective, a blockchain is a shared public ledger of all transactions that have ever been executed on any specific cryptocurrency network. &nbsp;</p>\n<p>It is a database of every transaction that has ever occurred. The integrity and the chronological order of a blockchain are enforced with powerful cryptographic algorithms.</p>\n<p>A blockchain consists of many blocks in which individual transactions are stored. A block is simply a data structure. Each time a block is completed, a new block is created. A unique hash from the last completed block is generated and stored in every new block. Each block is therefore guaranteed to come after the previous block chronologically because the previous block's hash would otherwise not be known.</p>\n<p>This cryptographic architecture allows a blockchain to stand as proof of all transactions that have occurred on any given network. A blockchain is maintained by a network of computers (nodes). Each node downloads a full copy of the blockchain. The nodes communicate with one another and through varying processes of distributed network consensus, ensure that the data in their specific blockchain is true.&nbsp;</p>\n<p><strong>The Future will be Decentralized - Get With it or Get Left Behind</strong></p>\n<p>What I have mentioned above are the fundamentals of blockchain technology. Obviously each individual blockchain implementation has its own unique design, advantages &amp; disadvantages - but the core principle remains the same.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>In my opinion, blockchain technology is the single most important invention since the advent of the Internet itself. It has the most potential for fundamentally changing the way in which our society organizes itself and functions. The decentralized nature of blockchain technology has the potential to redistribute power and reshape our political-economic landscape.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Blockchain technology provides:</p>\n<p>⦁\tScarcity of currency</p>\n<p>⦁\tNear real-time financial transactions across the globe</p>\n<p>⦁\tSuper low transaction costs</p>\n<p>⦁\tAnonymity</p>\n<p>⦁\tData security through cryptography&nbsp;</p>\n<p>⦁\tSmart contracts (Decentralized code execution)&nbsp;</p>\n<p>⦁\tDecentralized Applications</p>\n<p>⦁\tDistributed storage</p>\n<p>⦁\tDirect peer-to-peer transactions, this cuts financial institutions and governments out of the transaction lifecycle.</p>\n<p>Blockchain technology is still in it’s infancy with Bitcoin having only been around for 8 years. Only now in 2015/2016 are we really starting to see more sophisticated applications of the technology with projects such as Ethereum, Lisk and Steem leading the charge.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>No-one knows what future will look like but it will almost certainly be decentralized.</p>\n<p><strong>The Blockchain Landscape - More ways to Pay</strong></p>\n<p>Since the invention of blockchain technology in 2008/2009, thousands of new cryptocurrencies have been created. 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If you are like me, you missed the opportunity to get into Bitcoin while it was still relatively cheap. That being said, I don’t believe it is too late to get into Bitcoin from an investment perspective.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Although a single Bitcoin costs US $ 675.00 at the time of writing this article, I do not see why the price cannot increase even further as its mass adoption continues.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Keep in mind that a Bitcoin can be divided to the eight decimal places and that it will become exponentially more expensive to mine as time continues.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>It also has the snowball and founder effect working in its favour. There is no reason why a single Bitcoin cannot become worth a million dollars in theory – I and many others believe it probably will eventually.</p>\n<p><strong>Ethereum - The First Decentralized Application Platform</strong></p>\n<p>While Bitcoin is a decentralized currency only, Ethereum is a decentralized application platform with its own Bitcoin-equivalent cryptocurrency – the Ether. It is sometimes referred to as the world computer as it is Turing Complete – meaning it can perform any logical step of a computational function. This ability creates a myriad of application possibilities.</p>\n<p>Ethereum was conceptualized by Vitalik Buterin. From my research and what I have read from people who have met him personally, this guy is the Einstein of blockchain technology – he is simply brilliant. Move over Steve Jobs and Elon Musk. Crazy fact: he is only 22. Ethereum became the fourth highest crowd funded project to date with backers investing over US $ 18 million in the project.</p>\n<p>This combination of Ethereum’s decentralized cryptographic architecture and Turing Completeness could allow for previously unimagined applications.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>I expect the price of single Ether to increase much faster than Bitcoin’s price did. This is because, although they are still in their infancy, there are already operational decentralized applications (DAPPS) that are powered by Ethereum’s cryptocurrency, the Ether.</p>\n<p>Ethereum also introduces the idea of a smart contract – that is a contract that is written in code and executes in the Ethereum blockchain. A contract can move around funds based on certain conditions. This allows for applications like decentralized escrow, rental contracts and property deeds.</p>\n<p>The sky is really the limit for Ether. It was only released last year (in 2015) and it already has the second most valuable blockchain by market capitalization.</p>\n<p>Seriously, buy Ether now if you haven't already. At the time of writing this post, a single Ether is trading for about US $ 11.00.</p>\n<p><strong>Lisk - Ethereum Killer or Dead-End Copy Cat</strong></p>\n<p>Like Etherium, Lisk is a decentralized application platform that was forked from the Crypti project. Lisk is competing with Etherium in the DAPP space. Etherium is currently ahead by quite a bit. Etherium and Lisk may end up in two very different application spaces but for now I would suggest that it is best to consider them competitors.</p>\n<p>For me personally, Lisk represents the biggest investment opportunity in the blockchain space because Lisk coins are currently cheap as chips. At the time of writing this post, a Lisk is trading at about US $ 0.33. The more coins one has, the great the effect of an increase in market price on ones portfolio as a whole.</p>\n<p>There are some interesting details about Lisk that are worth noting:</p>\n<p>1. While Etherium is governed using an NGO model (Etherium Foundation based in Switzerland), the founders of Lisk have chosen to go with a start-up model (Lisk.IO). A start-up may have advantages over an NGO in terms of making quick decisions.</p>\n<p>2. The entire Lisk application platform runs on Node.JS and is written in JavaScript. Lisk blockchain applications and smart contract are also written in JavaScript and executed by Node.JS.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>As a developer, this is both a good and a bad thing. I know how awesome Node.JS and JavaScript can be for writing apps in terms of speed and productivity. I also know that JavaScript has not been designed to be executed in a decentralized blockchain environment. There may be dragons here. Time will tell.</p>\n<p>3. Lisk introduces the ability of creating side-chains. Side-chains should theoretically help with scaling should Lisk succeed and need to scale.</p>\n<p>Lisk has the potential to be an Etherium-killer. If you invest in Etherium, you should invest in Lisk. Even if you aren't interested in Lisk, this is simply a case of hedging bets.</p>\n<p><strong>Steem - The Great Unknown</strong></p>\n<p>For me, Steem is the most fascinating of the blockchain technologies because I just found out about it and am currently in the process of investigating it. In fact, the cats out the bag - Steem is the very reason I have written this post (and the reason you may be reading it). I want to see how a post filled with unique high-quality content performs in the Steem application.</p>\n<p>Steem is a blockchain -based social media platform. &nbsp;It appears to be a decentralized take on Reddit - possibly a Reddit-killer if it becomes successful. People are rewarded for creating and curating content. 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At Ethers current marketprice and at the scale I am aquiring them, its cheaper for me to simply purchase coins with a credit card as I get more bang for my buck so to speak.</p>\n<p>2. Trading on a coin exchange</p>\n<p>Cryptocurrency coin exchanges work more or less like foreign currency exchanges. The marketprice of a given coin is determined by these trades. With coin exchanges, you need other cryptocurrencies to trade.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>They do not have credit card facilities usually (or I can never find it). If you are going to use a coin exchange, ensure that it is a reputable exchange like Kraken.</p>\n<p>3. Buying with a credit card</p>\n<p>This is the option I usually use. It just makes sense at the scale I am aquiring at. I use CEX.IO. They are reputable, and sell Bitcoin and Ether. They charge a 2% fee on all purchases and pass on the credit card processing fees to you the purchaser.</p>\n<p>4. 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      "body": "<html>\n<p>&nbsp;<strong>Wonder hair straightening treatment or dangerous product from hell? We have a look at everything you need to know before taking the Brazilian keratin hair treatment plunge.</strong>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;If you know someone who’s had a Brazilian hair treatment, they probably won’t shut up about it (some because it’s so amazing and others because it’s so expensive, but anyhoo).</p>\n<p>The hair straightening treatment has a bad reputation, though.&nbsp;We have a look at the controversies, the background and what you as a consumer can do to ensure healthy hair and limit risks.&nbsp;</p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;Wonder treatment</strong></p>\n<p>Brazilian keratin hair treatments are perfect for those people who have curly or frizzy-textured hair. It isn’t permanent, which is great for us commitment-phobes. Most treatments last around 8 weeks, but could last up to six months. &nbsp;</p>\n<p><strong>How it works</strong></p>\n<p>There’s a bit of a difference between a keratin treatment and Brazilian Blowout (even though many, even stylists, will use these terms interchangeably).&nbsp;Both make hair appear straighter, neither is permanent, both fight humidity, create a shine and improve manageability.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;In both you’ll probably be exposed to some level of hazardous chemical (like formaldehyde).The differences come in a variety of small ways: A keratin treatment will calm unruly hair, given a straight and sleek appearance.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;It’s generally not recommended for straight or fine hair.A Brazilian Blowout works well when you want to keep volume and movement, while having hair that’s frizz-free and more manageable.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>The Brazilian blowout process only takes around 90 minutes to 2 hours in a salon, whereas a keratin treatment may take up to three hours to finish.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;<strong>Controversy:</strong></p>\n<p>&nbsp;Formaldehyde is classified as a carcinogen (or cancer-causing agent). It’s also associated with eye and skin reactions and adverse pregnancy outcomes.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Understandably the research at the time caused wide-spread shock for many consumers.&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>The bottom line</h2>\n<p>Don’t just grab the first product or Groupon you see. Be direct when making an appointment or insist on reading the label at the salon.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>New and improved products and services come out every day. This is probably a case of you getting what you pay for. The better informed your stylist is, the better product he/she will use. The final decision does rest with you, though.</p>\n<p>Remember home products won’t give you that customized result. \"The difference between (at home treatments and salon treatments) comes down to the quality of the keratin, and a professional knowing exactly what type of treatment works best for your hair,\" hairstylist Abraham Sprinkle told in style.</p>\n</html>",
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      "body": "<html>\n<p>&nbsp;When making ‘marijuana edibles’, you don’t just throw the marijuana buds into the food and chow down, believe it or not. The THC (tetra-hydro-cannibol – the main active ingredient in marijuana) must first be extracted into a butter or oil mixture and then added or cooked with the food.</p>\n<p>My favorite marijuana edible to make is without a doubt weed brownies. This article will show you how you can make weed brownies and extract the THC using butter or oil, however, most brownies recipes ask for oil instead of butter.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;<strong>OIL Method — What You Need</strong><br>\n1. Oil (any other than olive oil)<br>\n2. 2.5 grams of weed per serving (an ounce of dank or an ounce of mids works well)<br>\n3. A Grinder<br>\n4. A Filter (coffee filter, pasta strainer)<br>\n5. Brownie mix<br>\n6. A Frying pan<br>\n7. A wood spoon&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;For an whole batch of brownies (1 box) a half ounce of dank or an ounce of mids is what you need. Grind up the marijuana in your grinder or a coffee grinder multiple times until it literally turns into powder.Once the marijuana turns into a powder spread it right onto a frying pan.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;Its a good idea to match the frying pan to the burner size for an even cook which is important when extracting the THC. Pour oil directly onto the marijuana powder on the pan according to how much the brownie recipe asks for.Turn the burner on low (numbers 2-3) until it starts to simmer and then lower the burner to the lowest setting (labeled as low or simmer).&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Leave the burner on for 2-6 hours depending on how much time you have (2 hrs is average) and stir the marijuana in the oil every 30 minutes with a wooden spoon.When the pot is done, pour the oil mixture into a filter (coffee filter works fine) to strain all the excess marijuana out. You should be left with a musky brown color oil without any grass, stems, or seeds in it.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>This stuff needs to be filtered out as there is no THC left because it was extracted into the oil.Use this oil to make the brownies by following the instructions on the brownie box. If you prefer to make weed brownies using butter rather than oil, continue reading.</p>\n<p><strong>BUTTER Method — What You Need</strong></p>\n<p><br>\n1. Butter<br>\n2. 2.5 grams of weed per serving (an ounce of dank or an ounce of mids works well)<br>\n3. A Grinder<br>\n4. A Filter (coffee filter, pasta strainer)<br>\n5. Brownie mix<br>\n6. A small pot and a larger pot<br>\n7. A wood spoonIn order to use butter to extract the THC and bake brownies, two pots are required, one larger and one smaller.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>The larger one should be filled up with clean water and the same size as the burner for an even burn. Place the smaller pot <em>inside</em> the larger one and throw in 2-3 sticks of butter.</p>\n<p>Turn the burner on a low setting until the water in the larger pots begins to simmer. Once this happens, use your judgment on a good setting med — low to establish a near simmer.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>The water in the larger pot will heat up the THC in the marijuana in the the smaller pot with out burning it which could destroy the THC, making the brownies useless.</p>\n<p>Proceed to leave the the burner on for 2-3 hours, or longer. Once done, pour the butter through a filter removing any seeds, stems, or left over marijuana bud which is useless since the THC is now in the butter. Spread this butter throughout the bottom of a large pan and pour the brownie mixture on top. Cook in the oven (350 degrees) for 30 minutes to an hour.&nbsp;</p>\n</html>",
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      "body": "<html>\n<p><strong>Setting the Stage - Too Big to Fail</strong></p>\n<p>On 15 September 2008, Lehman Brothers, a global financial institution with a 200 year history and over US$ 600 billion in assets, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The unthinkable had occurred. What was to follow would alter the course of history.</p>\n<p>Fueled by greed and enabled by a disproportional distribution of power, risky and irresponsible industry-wide lending practices had led to a situation where many large global financial institutions were now teetering on the brink of collapse. The core of the global financial economy began tearing at the seams.</p>\n<p>In what can only be described as the single greatest heist in the history, an injection of $700 billion of liquidity into the banking sector of public money prevented a total global financial meltdown – the bailout. &nbsp;</p>\n<p>Although this period of global economic turmoil represents a dark and often painful moment in our history for many people and their families, it exposed the oligarchic nature of the global financial system to the public at large and primed public discourse to be more receptive to thinking about alternative financial systems.</p>\n<p>This event set the stage for the introduction of a new financial system.</p>\n<p><strong>Genesis - The Blockchain Emerges</strong></p>\n<p>Perhaps it was coincidence or perhaps it was strategic. We may never know. On 31 October 2008, a little over a month after Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy, a white paper was published on a cryptographic mailing list entitled “Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System”.</p>\n<p>The author, Satoshi Nakamoto – writing under an anonymous pseudonym, described a decentralized system that would enable “online payments to be sent directly from one party to another with going through a financial institution”.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Within a few days, an open-source project was registered on SourceForge – a community and collaboration website focused on the development and distribution of open-source software. &nbsp;</p>\n<p>On 9 January 2009, two months after the SourceForge project was registered, version 0.1 of Bitcoin was released and the world’s first functioning blockchain was released.</p>\n<p><strong>Blockchain Fundamentals - A Quick Explanation for Beginners</strong></p>\n<p>The blockchain is the main technological innovation that Bitcoin introduced. From a currency investment perspective, a blockchain is a shared public ledger of all transactions that have ever been executed on any specific cryptocurrency network. &nbsp;</p>\n<p>It is a database of every transaction that has ever occurred. The integrity and the chronological order of a blockchain are enforced with powerful cryptographic algorithms.</p>\n<p>A blockchain consists of many blocks in which individual transactions are stored. A block is simply a data structure. Each time a block is completed, a new block is created. A unique hash from the last completed block is generated and stored in every new block. Each block is therefore guaranteed to come after the previous block chronologically because the previous block's hash would otherwise not be known.</p>\n<p>This cryptographic architecture allows a blockchain to stand as proof of all transactions that have occurred on any given network. A blockchain is maintained by a network of computers (nodes). Each node downloads a full copy of the blockchain. The nodes communicate with one another and through varying processes of distributed network consensus, ensure that the data in their specific blockchain is true.&nbsp;</p>\n<p><strong>The Future will be Decentralized - Get With it or Get Left Behind</strong></p>\n<p>What I have mentioned above are the fundamentals of blockchain technology. Obviously each individual blockchain implementation has its own unique design, advantages &amp; disadvantages - but the core principle remains the same.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>In my opinion, blockchain technology is the single most important invention since the advent of the Internet itself. It has the most potential for fundamentally changing the way in which our society organizes itself and functions. The decentralized nature of blockchain technology has the potential to redistribute power and reshape our political-economic landscape.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Blockchain technology provides:</p>\n<p>⦁\tScarcity of currency</p>\n<p>⦁\tNear real-time financial transactions across the globe</p>\n<p>⦁\tSuper low transaction costs</p>\n<p>⦁\tAnonymity</p>\n<p>⦁\tData security through cryptography&nbsp;</p>\n<p>⦁\tSmart contracts (Decentralized code execution)&nbsp;</p>\n<p>⦁\tDecentralized Applications</p>\n<p>⦁\tDistributed storage</p>\n<p>⦁\tDirect peer-to-peer transactions, this cuts financial institutions and governments out of the transaction lifecycle.</p>\n<p>Blockchain technology is still in it’s infancy with Bitcoin having only been around for 8 years. Only now in 2015/2016 are we really starting to see more sophisticated applications of the technology with projects such as Ethereum, Lisk and Steem leading the charge.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>No-one knows what future will look like but it will almost certainly be decentralized.</p>\n<p><strong>The Blockchain Landscape - More ways to Pay</strong></p>\n<p>Since the invention of blockchain technology in 2008/2009, thousands of new cryptocurrencies have been created. While many attempts have been successful and are still operational, many more have failed and ceased operation.</p>\n<p>The top 10 blockchains by market capitalization (USD) at the time of writing this post are:</p>\n<p>1.\tBitcoin (US $ 10,679,441,067)</p>\n<p>2.\tEthereum (US $ 942,753,324)</p>\n<p>3.\tSteem (US $ 258,221,347)</p>\n<p>4.\tRipple (US $ 230,744,165)</p>\n<p>5.\tLitecoin (US $ 194,820,861)</p>\n<p>6.\tThe DAO (US $128,420,895)</p>\n<p>7.\tNEM (US $ 69,198,570)</p>\n<p>8.\tDash (US $ 54,551,120)</p>\n<p>9.\tMaidSafeCoin (US $ 34,184,859)</p>\n<p>10.\tLisk (US$ 32,106,000)</p>\n<p>In my opinion, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Lisk and Steem present the best opportunities for investors looking to diversify into blockchain technologies.&nbsp;</p>\n<p><strong>Bitcoin - The First Digital Currency</strong></p>\n<p>Bitcoin has been tried, proven and is almost mainstream. &nbsp;</p>\n<p>I still see Bitcoin as a fantastic investment opportunity. If you are like me, you missed the opportunity to get into Bitcoin while it was still relatively cheap. That being said, I don’t believe it is too late to get into Bitcoin from an investment perspective.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Although a single Bitcoin costs US $ 675.00 at the time of writing this article, I do not see why the price cannot increase even further as its mass adoption continues.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Keep in mind that a Bitcoin can be divided to the eight decimal places and that it will become exponentially more expensive to mine as time continues.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>It also has the snowball and founder effect working in its favour. There is no reason why a single Bitcoin cannot become worth a million dollars in theory – I and many others believe it probably will eventually.</p>\n<p><strong>Ethereum - The First Decentralized Application Platform</strong></p>\n<p>While Bitcoin is a decentralized currency only, Ethereum is a decentralized application platform with its own Bitcoin-equivalent cryptocurrency – the Ether. It is sometimes referred to as the world computer as it is Turing Complete – meaning it can perform any logical step of a computational function. This ability creates a myriad of application possibilities.</p>\n<p>Ethereum was conceptualized by Vitalik Buterin. From my research and what I have read from people who have met him personally, this guy is the Einstein of blockchain technology – he is simply brilliant. Move over Steve Jobs and Elon Musk. Crazy fact: he is only 22. Ethereum became the fourth highest crowd funded project to date with backers investing over US $ 18 million in the project.</p>\n<p>This combination of Ethereum’s decentralized cryptographic architecture and Turing Completeness could allow for previously unimagined applications.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>I expect the price of single Ether to increase much faster than Bitcoin’s price did. This is because, although they are still in their infancy, there are already operational decentralized applications (DAPPS) that are powered by Ethereum’s cryptocurrency, the Ether.</p>\n<p>Ethereum also introduces the idea of a smart contract – that is a contract that is written in code and executes in the Ethereum blockchain. A contract can move around funds based on certain conditions. This allows for applications like decentralized escrow, rental contracts and property deeds.</p>\n<p>The sky is really the limit for Ether. It was only released last year (in 2015) and it already has the second most valuable blockchain by market capitalization.</p>\n<p>Seriously, buy Ether now if you haven't already. At the time of writing this post, a single Ether is trading for about US $ 11.00.</p>\n<p><strong>Lisk - Ethereum Killer or Dead-End Copy Cat</strong></p>\n<p>Like Etherium, Lisk is a decentralized application platform that was forked from the Crypti project. Lisk is competing with Etherium in the DAPP space. Etherium is currently ahead by quite a bit. Etherium and Lisk may end up in two very different application spaces but for now I would suggest that it is best to consider them competitors.</p>\n<p>For me personally, Lisk represents the biggest investment opportunity in the blockchain space because Lisk coins are currently cheap as chips. At the time of writing this post, a Lisk is trading at about US $ 0.33. The more coins one has, the great the effect of an increase in market price on ones portfolio as a whole.</p>\n<p>There are some interesting details about Lisk that are worth noting:</p>\n<p>1. While Etherium is governed using an NGO model (Etherium Foundation based in Switzerland), the founders of Lisk have chosen to go with a start-up model (Lisk.IO). A start-up may have advantages over an NGO in terms of making quick decisions.</p>\n<p>2. The entire Lisk application platform runs on Node.JS and is written in JavaScript. Lisk blockchain applications and smart contract are also written in JavaScript and executed by Node.JS.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>As a developer, this is both a good and a bad thing. I know how awesome Node.JS and JavaScript can be for writing apps in terms of speed and productivity. I also know that JavaScript has not been designed to be executed in a decentralized blockchain environment. There may be dragons here. Time will tell.</p>\n<p>3. Lisk introduces the ability of creating side-chains. Side-chains should theoretically help with scaling should Lisk succeed and need to scale.</p>\n<p>Lisk has the potential to be an Etherium-killer. If you invest in Etherium, you should invest in Lisk. Even if you aren't interested in Lisk, this is simply a case of hedging bets.</p>\n<p><strong>Steem - The Great Unknown</strong></p>\n<p>For me, Steem is the most fascinating of the blockchain technologies because I just found out about it and am currently in the process of investigating it. In fact, the cats out the bag - Steem is the very reason I have written this post (and the reason you may be reading it). I want to see how a post filled with unique high-quality content performs in the Steem application.</p>\n<p>Steem is a blockchain -based social media platform. &nbsp;It appears to be a decentralized take on Reddit - possibly a Reddit-killer if it becomes successful. People are rewarded for creating and curating content. This specific blockchain implementation appears to have been optimized for the fast retrieval and storage of content.</p>\n<p>Steemit.com has a beautiful UI and appears to be making traction. I will report back after I get some quality data back.</p>\n<p><strong>How to get Coins</strong></p>\n<p>Getting coins can be tricker than it should be, especially if the cryptocurrency is new.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>There are four ways to get coins:</p>\n<p>1. Mining / forging rewards</p>\n<p>These are coin rewards that are designed to incentivise miners / forgers for creating new blocks in the blockchain. Depending on the price/difficulty/ability, this may be more or less expensive than simply purchasing coins from a supplier that takes credit card payments.</p>\n<p>For example, Lisk only allows the top 101 delegates to forge new blocks thereby excluding other people from being elligible for forging rewards. At Ethers current marketprice and at the scale I am aquiring them, its cheaper for me to simply purchase coins with a credit card as I get more bang for my buck so to speak.</p>\n<p>2. Trading on a coin exchange</p>\n<p>Cryptocurrency coin exchanges work more or less like foreign currency exchanges. The marketprice of a given coin is determined by these trades. With coin exchanges, you need other cryptocurrencies to trade.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>They do not have credit card facilities usually (or I can never find it). If you are going to use a coin exchange, ensure that it is a reputable exchange like Kraken.</p>\n<p>3. Buying with a credit card</p>\n<p>This is the option I usually use. It just makes sense at the scale I am aquiring at. I use CEX.IO. They are reputable, and sell Bitcoin and Ether. They charge a 2% fee on all purchases and pass on the credit card processing fees to you the purchaser.</p>\n<p>4. Using a third-party conversion service</p>\n<p>There are lots of conversion services that convert one cryptocurrency to another, for a small fee of course. I use changer.com. They are really good. I converted Ether into Lisk.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>One of my conversion transactions failed on their system. I sent an email to their support address and within 20 minutes they actioned the transaction.</p>\n<p><strong>Storing Coins</strong></p>\n<p>Storing established coins has become frictionless! For Bitcoin and Ether, I recommend Jaxx. Jaxx is an app that is available for both iOS and Android. It is feature rich and updated regularly. From what I have read, it is secure enough too.</p>\n<p>Lisk does not yet have a mobile wallet. Lisk.IO does however provide a really good web wallet on their website. I am using that until a native mobile wallet is available. 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