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Прогноз курса XLM Stellar до 2030 года. Что будет с криптовалютой? Стоит ли инвестировать?

Антон Састрпцин — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 12:13:27 +0000

XLM Stellar Price Prediction to 2030. What's next for the cryptocurrency? Is it worth investing in?

Антон Састрпцин Fri, 10/24/2025 - 17:57

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In this article, we've compiled opinions from experts, analysts, exchanges, and companies on the future price of the Stellar (XLM) cryptocurrency.

Stellar provides borderless transfers, asset tokenization, and DeFi solutions for developers, institutions, and innovators worldwide.

This coin is among the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization!

This article is not financial advice! It's up to you to decide what to do with your finances and XLM.

XLM price forecast from 2025 to 2030

We are a team of experts who have been engaged in trading, mining and development in the world of blockchain since 2016, and we have our own vision of the future of the Stellar coin (XLM) based on historical snapshots, our experience and technical analysis.:

Year	Approximate minimum $	Approximate maximum $	Comment
2025	0.22$	0.8	The bull market has begun. Cryptocurrency prices are expected to rise by the end of the year.
2026	0.3	1.4$	The end of the bull market is expected, followed by a reversal. A bear market is expected by mid-year.
2027	0.2	0.8	The bear market is intensifying. With a stable ecosystem and favorable market conditions, major leaps are possible.
2028	0.7	1.3	Thaw. The Bitcoin halving is approaching. Stellar, as an established project with real use cases, will attract the attention of new investors. However, as history shows, growth (thaw) will be expected towards the end of the year, that is, after the halving!
2029	1	2.2	With a strong altcoin bull market and growing demand for infrastructure tokens, the bull market has begun!
2030	2	2.8	The end of the bull market. A phase of maturity and stabilization. However, we don't expect huge growth in this bull cycle, as competition from other, more powerful projects, such as XRP and others, will take up most of the market share!

As you can see, the project will have its ups and downs. Cryptocurrency can't just go up; it's always like a roller coaster (sometimes up, sometimes down, sometimes stagnating).

And this has always been the case:

We don't think XLM will experience extreme growth. It's an established cryptocurrency with very strong competitors, which will also be trying to grab a piece of the pie!

However, we believe that the cryptocurrency's growth, while not particularly dramatic, is not sluggish, as the project is not a sham and actually offers useful features!

XLM Price Prediction 2025-2030: What Exchanges and Companies Are Saying

In reality, few companies and exchanges have commented on the future of the XLM cryptocurrency. However, we have collected everything that is available on the Internet:

Exchange / Company	Forecast	Forecast year	Comment
Kraken	Projected to grow at ~5% per year (linear growth each year)	until 2035	Kraken expects the price to grow linearly by 5% per year.
CEX.IO	Average price over 8 years ~$0,63	This is the average price until 2030.	Their forecast indicates that the price will be between $0.2 and $1.2 by 2029.
Benzinga	Bear market	2030	2030 Forecast: $0.971 (Bearish), $1.03 (Average), $1.09 (Bullish)
CoinBird	Optimistic scenario	2025, 2026, 2030	2025: Average ~$0.57, Optimistic up to $0.83 / 2030: Average ~$2.59, Optimistic up to $4.65
CoinPriceForecast	More restrained growth	until 2030	2025 end ~$0.40, mid 2026 ~$0.58, then stabilization to ~$0.48 by 2030
Cryptonews	Moderate growth by 2030	2025, 2030	2025 Forecast: ~$0.38 (range $0.34-$0.42) 2030 Forecast: ~$1.18 (range $0.69-$1.89)
OKX	A very optimistic scenario	2025 - 2030	2025: Avg ~$0.97, Max ~$1.29 / 2030: Avg ~$4.60, Max ~$6.19

Very few major companies and exchanges have issued forecasts.

But even based on this data, we see that growth, albeit modest, is generally expected!

Yes, there have been news outlets (but we didn't include them) that believe the XLM price will reach $10 by 2030, but they haven't provided any confirmation.

And overall, for such a cryptocurrency, a $10 price is a very high price, almost unattainable, at least based on its market capitalization in recent years!

Opinion of Analysts and experts: XLM Stellar price forecast

Now let's look at what global experts/bloggers have written about the future price of XLM:

Blogger / Expert Analyst	Forecast	Comment
Coin Bureau (YouTube)	Cautiously optimistic. Notes high potential. Considers 2025-2027 key for growth.	XLM's success depends entirely on the Soroban smart contract ecosystem's ability to attract developers and create in-demand applications. Notes that Stellar lags far behind other ecosystems in terms of the number of dApps.
Ben Armstrong (YouTube)	Bullish. Includes XLM in lists of "top coins" for the bull market. Predicts it will reach $3-5 by 2030.	He believes that XLM is significantly undervalued compared to its competitors. He believes that with the advent of Soroban smart contracts, the coin could experience strong growth.
Analysts with TradingView (CryptoMichNL, TradingShot)	Mixed. Forecasts range from $0.80 to $2.00+ by the end of 2026 based on chart models.	Long-term consolidation: Many point out that XLM has been trading in a wide range for years and is preparing to break out. Critical levels: Key resistance levels (e.g., $0.35, $0.65) are identified; breaking these will pave the way for significant growth.
Analysts (Twitter / X)	The range of forecasts is extremely wide: from complete extinction to $10+.	Various comments.

Likewise, most bloggers and analysts believe the coin will rise. However, not everyone believes in strong growth.

XLM Cryptocurrency Forecast to 2030: ChatGPT's Opinion

Now let's take a look at the analytics compiled by the artificial intelligence (from ChatGPT). We'll also answer the main question: can we trust it in such matters?

ChatGPT's opinion:

Year	Average exchange rate (USD)	Possible range $	Comment
2025	0,30 - 0,45	0,25 - 0,60	Growth is expected with increased adoption of the project, but competition, regulation and market cycles may constrain it.
2026	0,50 - 0,80	0,40 - 1,10	If the project strengthens its position in cross-border transfers, it may attract institutional investors.
2027	0,70 - 1,20	0,50 - 1,50+	Network growth and integration with DeFi/RWA tokens could boost demand
2028	1,00 - 1,60	0,70 - 2,00	Given favorable market conditions and technological progress, large leaps are possible.
2029	1,20 - 2,00	0,80 - 2,50	Strengthening perception of XLM as an infrastructure asset could spur growth
2030	1,50 - 2,50	1,00 - 3,50	In the best-case scenario, an “alternative infrastructure” asset with high demand

Unfortunately, GPT only shows linear growth, and as we know, bearish cycles/collapses are inevitable in cryptocurrency, as well as in the stock market. However, GPT only shows linear growth.

This forecast shouldn't be trusted, although it's not entirely dire, as we're seeing moderate growth here. There are no exorbitant figures.

XLM Cryptocurrency Price Prediction 2030: Deepseek's Opinion

Now let's see what forecast Deepseek made:

Year	Forecast (average price)	Comment
2025	$0.18 - $0.35	Recovery and consolidation phase. The cryptocurrency market is expected to exit the bear market. Growth will depend on overall market sentiment.
2026	$0.30 - $0.55	Technological growth phase. By this time, the Soroban ecosystem should be fully developed and attract developers.
2027	$0.45 - $0.85	Mass Adoption Phase: Stellar may begin receiving contracts from major financial institutions and governments
2028	$0.65 - $1.20	BTC halving is approaching. The entire market will be preparing for the Bitcoin halving. Stellar, as an established project with real use cases, will attract significant investor attention.
2029	$0.90 - $1.80	The peak of a new market cycle. Amid the halving and general market hype, XLM could reach new all-time highs.
2030	$1.20 - $2.50+	Maturity and Stabilization Phase. If Stellar realizes its potential and establishes itself as a key infrastructure for global finance and remittances, the price could stabilize at high levels.

Unfortunately, Deepseek also shows only a linear growth rate, without rebounds, which is implausible.

However, like GPT, it doesn't show any significant increases, but rather a fairly steady growth, which is more likely true.

However, AI forecasts cannot be completely trusted.

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Bitcoin ETF - полный разбор: что это, Зачем Нужно и какая Доходность за 3,6 мес и 3 года

Павел Грачев — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 21:57:26 +0000

Bitcoin ETF - a complete breakdown of what it is, why you might need it and its returns over 3M, 6M and 3Y

Павел Грачев Wed, 10/08/2025 - 15:47

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What is an ETF?

ETF stands for exchange-traded fund. It's an asset that can be freely bought or sold on the stock market, just like shares of Apple or Tesla.

An ETF works quite similarly to a company's stock. The difference is that instead of representing a stake in a business, an ETF share represents a stake in a fund that holds assets such as stocks, commodities, or, in this case, cryptocurrencies.

A Bitcoin ETF follows the same model and lets you profit from changes in the Bitcoin price without buying the actual coin on a crypto exchange. You simply buy a share of the fund through your regular brokerage account.

Technical aspects of storing bitcoin - crypto wallets, Bitcoin addresses and private keys-intimidate newcomers and put some investors off. An ETF removes that friction and makes entry simple and familiar.

Below you will learn about the drawbacks and advantages of ETFs, how they function and why they matter for the crypto market.

How much can an ETF deliver?

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) became the most profitable exchange-traded fund by assets under management, outperforming products that had been generating returns for more than two decades.

The fund delivered 33.82 % annualized.

That is respectable, yet Bitcoin’s price history shows the asset is capable of moves far larger, for example 1 000 %. Study the price chart and Bitcoin’s origin story to understand how the network behaves.

You can also read an analysis of Bitcoin cycles to learn how to “catch the tail” of the next move.

Regional rules matter too.

In the United States you can buy Bitcoin ETFs that track the spot price (BlackRock, Fidelity and others).
In Europe regulatory limits keep spot Bitcoin ETFs off the market, so investors use Bitcoin ETNs-debt instruments backed by the asset.

According to JustETF, returns vary across products.

Despite short-term noise, every listed ETP has posted exceptional long-term performance.

Below you can check the live market chart.

Why does a Bitcoin ETF exist?

So why don’t investors just buy Bitcoin directly? A Bitcoin ETF removes the learning curve of wallets, security and custody, giving everyday investors seamless exposure through traditional brokerage accounts.

Advantages

Regulation. Oversight by financial authorities lowers counter-party risk.
Beginner friendly. Buying shares feels identical to buying Apple or Nike; no need to master seed phrases or on-chain fees.
Fund bears the risk. If the custodian is hacked, the legal entity-not you-must make investors whole.

Yet the wrapper has its own costs.

Drawbacks

If you do not purchase the asset itself, technically you do not own it. As the saying goes, not your keys, not your coins. In an ETF the underlying bitcoin belongs to the fund, not to you.

Other ETF disadvantages include

High fund fees - you pay intermediaries for convenience.
Closure risk - an unpopular fund can be liquidated.
No DeFi utility - you cannot stake, lend or otherwise deploy the coins in DeFi.
The ETF may not track Bitcoin’s price perfectly because of liquidity gaps, roll costs or timing mismatches.
Trading hours are shorter than the 24/7 crypto market, a pain for active traders.

Choosing between real Bitcoin and a Bitcoin ETF comes down to how much control you want and how you plan to use the asset. Research both paths before you decide.

How does a Bitcoin ETF work?

A firm creates the ETF, buys actual Bitcoin, stores it with a custodian and lists the shares on a traditional stock exchange. You trade those shares exactly like any other stock.

The fund can hold physical bitcoin or derivatives linked to its price, giving rise to two types-spot and futures ETFs.

What is a spot ETF?

A spot ETF means every share is backed by real bitcoin sitting on the blockchain. Large market participants create new shares by delivering the underlying coins, generating genuine demand.

What is a futures ETF?

A futures ETF holds contracts that bet on the future price of Bitcoin rather than the asset itself. This can produce higher volatility and deviation from spot prices.

Bitcoin ETFs also open new trading tactics such as short selling, letting investors bet against the price of Bitcoin.

How are crypto ETFs different from traditional ones?

Key distinctions exist between Bitcoin ETFs and conventional equity ETFs.

First, some ETFs that track the S&P 500 hold dividend-paying stocks. When Tesla pays a dividend, ETF shareholders receive a slice. Bitcoin is decentralised and pays no dividends, so a Bitcoin ETF will not either.

Second, like any ETF you pay an expense ratio, but with a Bitcoin ETF part of that fee covers the custody and security of the underlying coins.

Why are ETFs important for the market?

The launch of a Bitcoin ETF can act as a catalyst for mass adoption, channeling institutional capital-from pension funds to university endowments-into the space.

More buyers mean more demand, and more demand pushes the Bitcoin price higher.

This is not financial advice. The article on Bytwork is for informational purposes only.

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DefiLlama: Список Всех Протоколов и Проектов для Заработка - Гайд

Максим Анисимов — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 09:15:05 +0000

DefiLlama Guide: 6K+ Protocols, 464 Chains, 19K Pools for Earning Максим Анисимов Fri, 10/03/2025 - 14:37

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You will learn how to stay ahead of the market by independently finding DeFi projects where you can profitably provide liquidity, farm yield, and select profitable staking for your assets in the networks you need.

By the end of this article, you will know exactly how to maximize passive income and outperform the market using DefiLlama.

What is DefiLlama

DefiLlama is a kind of encyclopedia, showing liquidity, fees, revenue, and transaction volumes across thousands of protocols. In this sense, DefiLlama is like a crystal ball, displaying the best yields across the entire DeFi space in real-time.

The aggregator updates every minute and is also used to track the total value locked across different blockchains and protocols. This is called Total Value Locked, or TVL.

The DeFi Market Overview tab.

It's a kind of DeFi market weather board, and to understand it, you need to know the key metrics.

Key Metrics TVL, Chains, and Protocols

TVL

The main indicator on the site is the Total Value Locked, TVL. Each protocol also displays its own TVL.

Higher TVL generally indicates a more reliable protocol.

Protocol Rankings

Scroll down the page – here you will find all protocols, sorted by TVL, meaning by the market value of assets locked within them.

In the aggregator's interface, the protocols list will always be at the bottom, regardless of the filters selected!

It's important to remember that if a protocol is dominated by, for example, Ethereum, a change in TVL might not reflect an inflow or outflow of liquidity, but simply the price fluctuation of the native token.

Each protocol belongs to a specific category, and we recommend familiarizing yourself with these categories in more detail below.

Chains ETH, SOL, BTC, Tron, etc.

DefiLlama ranks chains by TVL size. You can quickly switch between chains at the top

The separate Chains tab clearly displays the networks in a pie chart with dynamics on the right.

The tab with all chains.

Below the chart is a detailed list of chains with the number of protocols, TVL, and changes. Here you can see that the leaders are ETH and Solana.

How to choose a chain?

Each chain is like a city district – some are noisy, some are quiet. In this regard, choosing a blockchain is similar to choosing a location to open a business. Select a chain and protocol based on your tasks and goals. For example, if you need low fees, Solana is a good place. SUI and APTOS are suitable if you're looking for high transaction speed and modern architecture.

Here you can also see how funds are moving between blockchains. If you need to know which network attracted the most TVL in the last month, you can view and filter out small projects with a couple million dollars.

The comparison tool will also help you choose a chain and protocol.

Comparing Protocols and Chains

To compare chains or protocols, simply enter the word compare in the Search field and select the desired chains or protocols.

The chain comparison tab.

For example, ETH's TVL is decreasing, while Solana's is growing. By comparing different chains, you see the dynamics, which allows you to better select protocols.

You can also compare protocols themselves. You can plot the TVL and compare daily, 7-day, and 30-day changes. In the example, we compared the protocols Aave, Lido, EigenLayer, Ethena USDe, Binance staked ETH, and WBTC.

Explore the Compare Protocols tab.

Now let's look at specific protocol lists.

Yield Farming

Yield farming is where high percentages live. And DefiLlama's yield rankings are a gold mine if you know how to configure filters and find protocol lists.

The Yields: All Pools tab shows all available liquidity pools.

You can specify a particular pair, for example, WBTC/USDC, and set a TVL filter from $500k, then sort by APY.

Click on the Search for a token to filter by field, switch to Pairs, and sequentially enter the tokens you are interested in. For example, WBTC and USDC.

We will also specify a TVL range from $500k to filter out scam protocols.

After applying the filter and sorting by APY, we conveniently see the specific pool, protocol, TVL, APY, the chain where this pool farms, as well as fees.

It's important to distinguish between Base APY – rewards from the pool itself – and Reward APY – additional tokens distributed on top.

If these tokens are not locked and can be sold quickly, the proceeds can be reinvested into more reliable assets.

However, high percentages are not always safe, so be sure to check the TVL, audits, and history of the protocol. More on that below.

Experienced investors also search for protocols through attributes. First, they select a chain – Ethereum, Arbitrum, Solana – and keep one or several to reduce noise.

Then they open the Category filter and specify stablecoins, pools without impermanent loss, or potential airdrops.

Next, look at the TVL, as high values often indicate reliability. Never chase insane APY on dead blockchains, as high returns always come with the high risk of unsafe protocols!

Checking Protocol Security

To minimize risks, it's important to regularly check the Hacks tab. It publishes fresh data on hacked protocols, loss amounts, and incident dates.

The Hacks tab.

If you open a specific protocol, its hack history will also be shown at the bottom.

You should also pay attention to smart contract audits. Having an audit is not a guarantee of complete cybersecurity, but it is an important signal that the protocol's code has been reviewed by third-party specialists.

To filter lists of protocols with audits, click Attributes and select Audited.

However, as practice shows, even audited protocols can be hacked if the audit was superficial or did not cover all vulnerabilities.

Let's consider other protocols.

Earning on DEX and Liquidity

Decentralized exchanges allow you to swap crypto directly between users, and DefiLlama tracks DEX volumes.

List of DEX protocols.

Uniswap leads, gathering $106 billion daily. Clicking on this protocol, we see its yield. This includes the average 30-day yield and a chart. APY is the annual percentage yield, meaning what you would earn over a year.

On Uniswap, you can get about 10% annual yield just by depositing BTC into a pool.

Earnings come from providing liquidity. Imagine you are lending your crypto so that trades on these DEXs can happen. Simply put, you give your funds to the exchange, and it pays you interest.

Stablecoins as a Comfort Zone

If you select the Stablecoins attribute, you will find pools with stablecoins – it's like savings accounts in banks.

It's best to set a filter for TVL from $1,000,000 and APY from 10% to 40%.

The tab with stablecoin pools.

High percentages are tempting, but remember, you shouldn't buy unknown tokens just for high yield – it's better to use assets you already have in your portfolio. Or more or less verified ones like USDC and USDT.

Additional Tools

DefiLlama offers a whole range of metrics. Let's look at the most useful ones.

Airdrops

Here you can find recent projects without their own token that, in DefiLlama's opinion, might conduct a token distribution.

The Airdrops tab.

The main filter is the presence of TVL. The higher it is, the lower the risk of encountering a scam.

Treasuries

The Treasuries tab shows which assets and in what volume decentralized protocols hold. This indirectly helps assess bankruptcy risks.

The Treasuries tab

You can click on a protocol and see the token distribution, for example, for AAVE or Lido Finance.

LlamaSwap

The Tools tab contains a built-in swap aggregator LlamaSwap. Often, swapping here turns out to be more profitable than on other aggregators because the service itself finds the best swap route.

By connecting your wallet and selecting a network, you can set the acceptable slippage (Slippage) and get a route that considers the exchange rate and fees from third-party protocols.

Crypto ETFs

DefiLlama also shows Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. These are big money funds buying cryptocurrency and pushing prices up.

The ETF tab.

In other words, ETFs reflect market dynamics as an indicator of market maturity and the inflow of institutional capital.

Correlation Matrix

The Correlations Matrix tool shows how the prices of two tokens move relative to each other. This is useful for making informed decisions about which assets to combine in a liquidity pool based on the current market situation.

The Correlations Matrix tab.

By selecting tokens, you can look at correlations to maximize fee earnings and minimize impermanent loss.

Raises

The Raises tab shows which projects have received investments and which venture funds participated.

The Raises tab.

This helps in finding fresh and invested projects that you can study and participate in during early stages, anticipating potential rewards.

Bridges

This tab aggregates various bridges and shows which networks they work with.

The Bridges tab

This is convenient for quickly searching and selecting bridges between blockchains.

Revenue

Here you can see the monetization models of protocols.

The Revenue tab

For example, Tether generates daily revenue by investing USDT reserves in US Treasury bills.
PancakeSwap earns from trading fees, sharing 50% with users.

Risks, Vulnerabilities

DefiLlama only aggregates raw data from the blockchain, while contract verification, token economics, and off-chain facts you must check yourself. Otherwise, the risk of financial loss increases many times over.

Let's consider the most common risks and shortcomings in the table below.

Protocol Risks
Risk/Shortcoming	What is the danger?
Yield (APY)	High APY is often achieved through the emission of new tokens, leading to their rapid devaluation. Real profit might turn out to be insignificant.
Protocol Security	It does not conduct real-time risk assessment. You might enter a vulnerable or fraudulent pool.
Lack of Depth	Does not display liquidity depth (spreads). High TVL can be deceptive due to one large deposit or speculative farming.
No Off-Chain Metrics	Lacks key protocol health metrics – number of active users, income, and revenue. TVL without them is a weak indicator.
Complex for Beginners	An abundance of complex data without explanations can lead to misinterpretation and ineffective investment decisions.
Does Not Account for Dynamics	Shows only instantaneous rates, not accounting for future token volatility, lock-ups, or penalties for early exit.

From the risks, it's clear that all figures are taken from smart contracts, but after you enter, the real APY can drop due to an increase in TVL or the end of token emissions, so high rates often turn out to be a mirage of the first hours.

Therefore, it is extremely important to consider all criteria for selecting protocols.

Conclusions

In DeFi, money doesn't just sit idle but works and brings rewards, however, it's important to consider the risks.

If you apply DefiLlama filters by TVL, asset type, and chain, you can quickly cut through the noise and focus on protocols that have already proven themselves as sustainable. This helps reduce the risk of falling for a scam or entering a low-liquidity pool.

Disclaimer – The information provided in this article should not be considered financial advice! This article was created for educational purposes only. Never invest more than you can afford to lose, and seek advice only from your personal financial advisor.

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Как обновить прошивку Ellipal Titan 2.0 и Ellipal Mini

Максим Анисимов — Tue, 27 May 2025 11:34:43 +0000

Guide to Updating the Firmware for Ellipal Titan 2.0 and Ellipal Mini Wallets

Максим Анисимов Tue, 05/27/2025 - 14:55

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The Ellipal firmware update enhances security (fixes vulnerabilities), adds support for new cryptocurrencies and tokens, and optimizes the interface and operational stability.

Before performing any update, always make sure you have a backup of your seed phrase. If the update process is interrupted or the device fails, without the seed phrase it will be impossible to restore access to your funds!

Step 1 – Prepare the microSD Card

To update your wallet, first prepare an empty microSD card. Most often, this card comes included with the device.

Connect the SD card to your PC and make sure it is formatted as FAT32 for the update to work correctly. To do this, right-click the card → Properties → File system.

Format the card if it is not in FAT32. Right-click the card → Format → File system: FAT32 → Start.

Step 2 – Download the Firmware

Go to the official Ellipal website and locate the Firmware Update section at the top of the page.

On the update page, select your device model.

Scroll down to the guide and click Download. Save the file to the SD card.

Attention: do not rename or extract the downloaded file. Copy the file in its original format so that it is the only file on the memory card.

Step 3 – Insert the Card into the Wallet

Ellipal uses a special adapter with a slot for the microSD. Inside the adapter is a microcontroller that mounts the memory card and passes its contents to the wallet itself. The correct operation of this chain determines the success of the update.

The update process is identical for both Titan and MINI. For Titan 2.0, a dock station with a microSD slot is used. For Mini, a simple adapter is used.

For Titan MINI:

For Ellipal Titan 2.0:

A blue light on the indicator means that the card has been successfully recognized and is ready for reading. A green light means that the card is NOT mounted and the update is not possible.

Sometimes the LED never turns blue and stays green the entire time. In this case, based on experience, the solution is as follows. Completely power off the adapter for at least 1 second (ideally 5 minutes to fully discharge the microcontroller). Then power it back on, and the LED should immediately blink blue.

It is important that if the blue indicator does not light up or you see the Examination Failed error, you should not simply reboot the wallet—it is necessary to disconnect and reconnect the adapter to the power source. This will reboot the microcontroller and allow it to mount the SD card.

Step 4 – Start the Update

Next, turn on the wallet and go to the menu Settings → Update.

If the SD card is recognized correctly, the device will display the firmware file name and the current version.

Tap Start Update and a progress bar will appear, copying and installing the firmware.

The update may take up to 5–10 minutes. Do not disconnect the power or remove the wallet from the adapter during this time. Upon successful completion, a message will appear: Updated successfully.

Congratulations. You have successfully updated the firmware and can now use your wallet.

In the guide on the mobile app, you will learn how to instantly synchronize balances, receive market movement notifications, and securely sign transactions.

In the guide on Ellipal Titan, you will learn how to set up hidden accounts with a separate passphrase option to conceal your wallet and maximize anonymity.

In the guide on Ellipal Mini with IP65 protection, you will discover how Mini offers the same advanced features as the full Titan, but in a more budget-friendly and portable format.

Summary

After a successful update, in the menu Settings → About, you will see the new firmware version displayed.

After the update, you may notice new networks/tokens, interface improvements, bug fixes (for example, recalculation of transaction fees, support for Taproot, a new version of the OS inside the wallet, etc.).

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Что такое Цифровой Рубль? Как он работает? Когда запустится? Это криптовалюта?

Антон Састрпцин — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 12:55:22 +0000

What is the Digital Ruble? How does it work? When will it be launched? Is it a cryptocurrency?

Антон Састрпцин Thu, 04/06/2023 - 15:26

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Digital Ruble what is it: a quick answer

Highlights:

The digital ruble is not a cryptocurrency, but it is protected by crypto encryption and created on a centralized blockchain
The digital ruble is no different from the cash ruble and the modern non-cash ruble (bank transfer)
1 Digital ruble = 1 cash ruble (and non-cash too).
The digital ruble will not replace cash and non-cash payments, but will only complement them
You will not lose digital rubles, even if your bank closes!
The digital ruble belongs to the Bank of Russia
You can pay with a digital ruble abroad
The digital ruble will be launched in April 2023
The digital Ruble will not be traded on a cryptocurrency exchange, like, for example, USDT
Digital ruble reliable, fast and safe

What is the digital ruble?

The Digital Ruble (CBDC) is a new, official and additional form of the Russian national currency, which will be issued by the Bank of Russia in digital form (electronic). The digital ruble will be able to combine the properties of both cash and non-cash rubles.

Like non-cash money (online payment), the digital ruble makes remote payments possible. At the same time, just like cash, the digital ruble can be used offline - that is, even if there is no access to the Internet.

The digital ruble will be available to the following economic entities:

Citizens
All types of business
To all participants of the financial market
Government

Just like cash and non-cash rubles, the digital ruble will perform all 3 standard functions of money, namely:

Means of payment
Measure of value
Savings

Simply put, a digital ruble is the same ruble as the one used in a bank transfer: it cannot be touched (it has no physical analogue like cash), but at the same time its value is exactly the same as that of cash. It was created as a more convenient, modern means of payment to reduce costs (on logistics, commissions, production, etc.), and most importantly, it is faster, more reliable and safer. Yes, the digital ruble is not a cryptocurrency, but it has a centralized (state) blockchain and is protected by crypto encryption!

Important! If a user starts a digital wallet for a digital ruble only through 1 bank, and this bank eventually closes, then the user will not lose access to their digital rubles! Whatever the amount of digital rubles in the wallet, users will continue to be able to safely use their funds through other banks in which they are serviced!

Each digital ruble will have its own unique number, just like cash, so it will be easy to track their movement in case of theft.

Also, digital rubles can be bequeathed and inherited, while, importantly, close people (relatives) will be able to receive an inheritance from a digital account necessary to pay for the funeral, before the expiration of 6 months from the date of the announcement of the inheritance.

What is the digital ruble equal to?

The digital ruble is the same ruble as cash and non–cash.

Now 1 non-cash ruble = 1 cash ruble, and 1 digital ruble = 1 cash (or non-cash) ruble!

All 3 forms (cash, non-cash, digital) of the Russian ruble will be absolutely equivalent.

Digital Ruble to Dollar

As we wrote earlier, the digital ruble does not differ from the usual cash (and non-cash) ruble. Therefore, a digital ruble will cost the same to the dollar as a regular ruble!

When will the digital ruble be launched?

Initially, the digital ruble was planned to be launched in 2024. However, in February 2023, it was decided that the digital ruble would be launched in April 2023.

On this occasion , the Deputy Governor of the Bank of Russia said:

"The pilot phase will work with real operations for real people, but only for a limited number of them, with 13 banks that have declared their readiness."

List of 13 banks: Alfa-Bank, Sberbank, TKB, Ak Bars, VTB, Dom.RF, Tinkoff Bank, Gazprombank, Rosbank, PSB, Soyuz bank, SKB-bank.

Will the digital ruble replace cash and non-cash payments?

No, the digital ruble will not replace cash! It is considered not as a replacement for cash or non-cash rubles, but as an addition to existing forms of money.

Official response:

Simply put, not all segments of the population will be able to switch to the digital ruble. A vivid example of this is pensioners who will not be able to switch to a new, complex system. Many people are still more comfortable receiving cash and paying only with it.

It takes a lot of time to replace a cash payment with a digital ruble. At this stage, the digital ruble will be introduced to the masses, and after a few generations, when everyone will be able to use digital money without problems, they will be able to replace cash! But a complete replacement of cash is not yet planned.

What is the digital ruble for?

The most important advantage of the digital ruble over cash and non-cash payments:

The digital ruble will make payments even faster, safer and easier.
The development of digital payments will lead to a reduction in the cost of payment services, as well as money transfers.
The sender will be able to label digital rubles at will, so that the recipient spends them only for certain set goals. This ensures transparency of transfers and circulation of the money supply.

Now let's look at this in more detail.

What is the security of this system? All operations with digital rubles will take place on the regulator's platform, and they are also protected using cryptography. The Bank of Russia will be able to track transactions of digital wallets and guarantees the safety of money.

Why will the digital ruble be faster? Transactions with digital rubles pass through a digital wallet and this happens almost instantly and without pauses — 24/7 (for example, how the Fast Payment System (SBP) works now). This applies not only to transfers between people, but also payments to company accounts.

What is the convenience of the digital ruble over cash and non-cash payments? Anyone can conclude secure transactions (so-called smart contracts) directly on the regulator's platform. Under these contracts, payment in digital rubles will be carried out automatically with the strict fulfillment of the pre-prescribed terms of the contract.

What is the transparency of the digital ruble? The sender of digital rubles will be able to label them so that the recipient spends them only for the specified purposes. For example, parents will be able to label digital rubles that they transfer to their children, and the marked funds can be spent, for example, only on paying for lunches and travel (or something else).

All this will serve as an incentive for innovation both in the field of retail payments and in other areas, and will support the development of the digital economy. Reducing the dependence of users on individual providers will increase the stability of the country's financial system.

Will the digital ruble be able to pay for purchases abroad?

The digital ruble has not yet been put into circulation, so this answer is purely theoretical.

Theoretically, it is possible to pay for goods abroad, moreover, various states are already experimenting with cross-border payments in digital currencies.

But at the same time, when using the digital ruble, the same question arises as when using other types of money.

For example, if a user sends a digital ruble to China, then you need to make sure that the Chinese get the coverage they need for it (in rubles, yuan, gold, etc.). It will be necessary to set exchange rates for such types of transactions.

The main question for many is: "Will digital rubles be able to replace the bank cards or SWIFT bank transfers that are not working abroad?" - they may be able to, but, again, the answer to this question is still theoretical.

Advantages of the digital ruble

Recently, there has been a growing interest in the use of non-cash money.

The digital ruble should become a new, convenient, additional means of payment for both sellers and buyers, especially in remote, hard-to-reach and sparsely populated areas where access to financial infrastructure is severely limited.

Thanks to the digital ruble, the coverage of the population with financial services will increase, which will become more accessible, which will eventually improve the quality of people's lives.

In general, the advantages of the digital ruble are many: from reducing logistics costs to security and increasing the coverage of the population with financial services!

How to use a digital ruble?

Using a digital ruble will be as easy and simple as using a bank card or an electronic wallet (for example, Qiwi).

As we wrote earlier, all transactions of the digital ruble can be carried out both online and offline.

To perform transactions offline, without Internet access, users will be able to pay in advance by reserving a certain amount of digital rubles in their electronic wallet (this is similar to how you just put cash in your wallet at home), in places where cards are not accepted.

In the online mode, transactions are performed similarly by bank transfer (as with a bank card).

The main difference is that you can have any number of electronic or bank accounts, and only one digital wallet.

How to create a digital ruble wallet?

Presumably there will be the following procedure:

The user creates a digital wallet of the digital ruble using the mobile application of any bank (in which he is registered) participating in the digital ruble program (platform). Then he gets access through the applications of other banks connected to the platform.
Next, the user puts money in the wallet. Through Internet banking or mobile banking, users will be able to replenish their digital wallet with any amounts they need from their regular (current) bank account.
After that, the user can make transfers to organizations (online stores and others), ordinary people. To do this, you need to: specify the phone number of the recipient of digital rubles (the owner of another wallet), after which he will receive funds instantly. Please note that it does not matter which bank your recipient is a client of — the money between digital ruble wallets goes through the Bank of Russia platform.

How to pay for goods and services in digital rubles? Everything is simple here: digital rubles are transferred from your wallet to the wallet of the company (store). All you will need to make a payment is to scan the seller's QR code through the mobile application in your bank.

It is also very easy to convert digital rubles back into non-cash money. Digital rubles from a digital wallet can be transferred back to your bank account in any of your banks connected to the digital ruble platform!

What are the commissions of the digital ruble?

Users, sole proprietors and companies have the opportunity to create a digital wallet by signing a standard digital account agreement with one of the banks that is connected to the platform.

The bank, in turn, will charge a commission for transactions. However, these commissions will not exceed the amount set by the Central Bank.

According to the chairman of the Central Bank, digital accounts should reduce the cost of settlements.

The tariffs of the digital ruble will not be higher than in the current "System of Fast payments" (SBP), that is, they will amount to 0.4–0.7% of the amount.

Can scammers steal a digital ruble from accounts?

Quick answer: only by tricks such as social engineering.

The main thing here is to understand that the digital ruble is different from the non-cash payment we are used to, since it has cryptographic protection and is based on the blockchain!

All user data is kept in the strictest confidentiality with the use of the latest cyber defense technologies.

Any transaction in digital rubles takes place only if the user confirms it with his electronic signature.

But at the same time, you should not lose vigilance, since scammers will always try to lure money (for example, with the help of social engineering tricks).

At the moment, if the user transfers funds to scammers himself, or accidentally informs them of confidential information that will give fraudsters access to the victim's accounts, then banks will not always help to return the funds, or help, but the proceedings may drag on for a long time.

In the case of the digital ruble, it will be possible not only to compensate for the victim's losses, but also to quickly track down the movement of funds by criminals. All this is possible due to the fact that all operations with the digital ruble take place on a single, centralized platform of the regulator (centralized blockchain) and the actions of the attackers can be tracked and see which wallet the stolen funds went to.

Can the digital ruble create inflation?

The digital ruble will not create inflation, since more or less money will not appear in the country because of the digital ruble.

The digital ruble is just a new form of money! There will be no additional issue of money due to the appearance of the digital ruble, which means that this will not affect prices and their growth.

What should I do if something breaks?

The Bank of Russia will create a single portal for digital ruble users.

Applications from users will be sent to 2 places at once: to the regulator and your bank, in whose mobile application the user could not, for example, receive a transfer or make it.

Users will be able to ask all these or other questions in real time 24/7 in the CB Online chat.

Now let's answer the question in more detail, what is the central bank's digital currency?

What is the central bank's digital currency?

The central bank's digital currency (CBDC) is money that can be issued by a country's central bank. They are called digital (or electronic) because they are not physical money like banknotes and coins (paper/metal money).

The central bank's digital currency can be represented as an amount on a computer or similar device.

The Bank of Russia is the central bank of Russia, and it is carefully studying the idea of a central bank digital currency for Russia.

The central bank's digital currency is a type of digital money.

How does the digital ruble differ from the cryptocurrency?

Most likely, you have heard about Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT. These are examples of private digital assets (sometimes called cryptocurrencies or crypto assets). CBDC differs from crypto assets in several important aspects:

Firstly, crypto assets are issued privately. If something goes wrong with the crypto asset, the central bank or the government will not be able to intervene.
Secondly, the value of the crypto asset is unstable. It can rise or fall quickly in a very short period of time. This is not ideal when making payments. Unlike cryptocurrencies (such as Bitcoin), digital rubles will be stable and retain their value over time!
Also, cryptocurrencies are decentralized and this is not always good. The digital ruble will be fully centralized and supported by the state.

As we have already said, cryptocurrencies are not regulated and are most often decentralized. Their price is determined by investor sentiment, external political situations, regulations, use and interest on the part of investors.

You need to understand that cryptocurrencies are volatile assets that are more suitable for speculation (earning on the difference in exchange rates, holding coins before the onset of growth - hype, and others). All this makes them impossible candidates for use in a financial system that requires stability.

CBDCs reflect the value of the fiat currency and are designed to ensure stability and security.

How does the digital ruble differ from the modern cashless payment?

From the point of view of the use of bright differences will not be. The digital ruble will be faster than non-cash payments (as for domestic and foreign transfers), and it will also become much safer and more secure.

Also, users affected by fraudsters will now be more likely to return the stolen funds (meaning those that they sent themselves, due to the same social engineering).

In general, all this is very similar to a standard, familiar to everyone, bank account, but with one very important difference.

At the moment, the money of users (enterprises, etc.), lies on accounts in commercial banks. Digital rubles will be stored directly in the Central Bank, that is, with the state, which is more reliable and safer.

Is the digital ruble a cryptocurrency?

Despite the fact that the idea of digital currencies of the central bank (CB) comes from cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology directly, CBDC are not cryptocurrencies.

CBDC are controlled by a central authority - the state, whereas cryptocurrencies are almost all decentralized, which means that they cannot be regulated by one authority, and they also lack guarantees of consumer protection and their value is subject to serious fluctuations (volatility).

On the official website of the Central Bank, there is a detailed answer whether the digital ruble is a cryptocurrency:

"The digital ruble is an obligation of the central bank, implemented through digital technologies and has nothing to do with "cryptocurrencies". This is a fiat currency, that is, a currency whose stability of functioning is provided by the state in the person of the central bank"

How does the digital currency (digital ruble) differ from Stablecoin?

The most important difference between a digital currency (of any country) and a stablecoin is that the stable coin is not official, it was issued by a private company. Yes, most often it is tied to some asset (USD, EURO, oil or gold, and so on), and the digital currency belongs to the state, and it regulates it.

If the stablecoin dies, depositors will lose all funds, and the digital currency is supported by the state, and it will always regulate all processes.

A striking example is the stable TerraUSD coin (USTC), which collapsed in 2022 and all depositors (holders in this coin) lost all their funds!

Also an example of the Tether (USDT) coin, which had courts with the US SEC at the beginning of 2022, because of which the price of the stable coin sank a little.

Therefore, from the point of view of reliability, the digital currency greatly benefits, since it is protected by the state!

Will cryptocurrency exchanges accept the digital ruble?

In our usual understanding for exchange on the stock exchange (example of exchange: USDT / BTC), there will be no such listing, and it is impossible.

Most likely, cryptocurrency exchanges that now allow you to deposit /withdraw Rubles will accept a new type of replenishment with Rubles on their platform – through the Digital Ruble platform.

However, this may not happen.

Is it possible to make money on the digital ruble as a cryptocurrency?

Нет, цифровой рубль, как мы уже сказали, это такой же рубль, как и наличный. Он не подвержен высокой волатильности, как криптовалюты, такие как, к примеру, Bitcoin.

Therefore, you will not be able to earn on a digital ruble as a separate asset (in the usual sense of earning on cryptocurrency), but you can use it as an accumulation!

Conclusion

Цифровой рубль – это будущая ступень развития платежной системы.

This is a really convenient, innovative, modern and most importantly reliable (safe) solution.

The digital ruble has a huge future that will soon affect all of us!

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Что майнить после перехода Ethereum на POS? Список профитных для майнинга монет. Стоит ли собирать майнинг фермы?

Максим Анисимов — Mon, 05 Sep 2022 12:58:32 +0000

What to mine after switching Ethereum to POS? A list of profitable coins for mining. Is it worth collecting mining farms?

Максим Анисимов Tue, 09/06/2022 - 13:45

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On September 15, 2022, Ethereum switched to POS. People have a lot of questions:

Will mining be profitable further?
What to mine? Are there any more profit coins?
Which is better: sell mining farms? Or keep it for yourself?
Is it worth collecting new mining farms?

We will answer these and other questions in this article!

Please note, this article is not financial advice! It's up to you to decide what to mine / buy!

Why can't Ethereum be mined anymore?

Ethereum is one of the most profitable cryptocurrencies for mining on the GPU. Since its creation (July 20, 2015), the cryptocurrency has been working on the Proof-of-Work algorithm, that is, it could be mined on video cards.

Since September 2022, Ethereum has switched to a new algorithm - Proof-of-Stake. This algorithm does not support the usual mining on video cards for everyone.

Now the confirmation of the network will be carried out only with the help of validators. They will carry out work on confirming new transactions using Staking and receive a reward in Ethereum for this.

The current yield for Staking ETH is 4 - 4.5%. To become an Ethereum validator, you must have at least 32 ETH on a deposit contract.

Profit coins for mining after Ethereum leaves for POS

At the time of writing (September 2022), there are many profitable coins for mining on video cards. These are coins such as:

Coin	Algorithm	Miner
Ethereum Classic	Etchash	Phoenixminer
Kaspa (KAS)	kHeavyHash	GMiner
Ravencoin	KawPow	GMiner
Ergo	Autolykos	Lolminer
Neoxa	KawPow	GMiner
Conflux	Octopus	Nanominer
Sero	ProgPow	PhoenixMiner; ProgPOW Miner
Zano	ProgPowZ	T-Rex miner
Aeternity	CuckooCycle	Bminer
Flux	ZelHash	Lolminer
Firo	FiroPow	Nanominer

And many other coins. As you can see, there are a lot of POW coins on the market and they are all trading well:

Therefore, there should be no problems with mining and selling these coins.

The main thing is not to store coins directly on the exchange, use wallets: official, multi-currency, hardware and others. Storing coins on the exchange is very dangerous, since there have been many cases of hacking exchanges in the entire history of cryptocurrencies.

But how profitable are these coins? Will they be able to generate the same income as Ethereum did? We'll talk about this in the next chapter.

How to continue mining after switching ETH to POS (September 15)?

There are several mining scenarios after Ethereum leaves for POS:

On September 15, you can manually switch your mining farms to another coin, for example, to Ethereum Classic, Ravencoin, Ergo or any other coin. To do this, you will need to create in advance .Bat file for the desired coin. The following miners are suitable: Phoenix Miner, Lolminer, GMiner
The second option is to configure the desired coin in advance using the reserve pool (Failover Pools). In Phoenix Miner, you can immediately put Ethereum Classic mining, as soon as ETH mining becomes unavailable, the miner will automatically switch to mining ETC. In Lolminer, you can also use the reserve pool to specify any other coin, for example, FLUX. As soon as ETH becomes unavailable, lolMiner will switch to FLUX mining.

There is nothing complicated in this, just do not forget to set up your rigs in advance in a way that is convenient for you.

We will discuss which coin is better to mine after leaving ETH for POS later in the article.

Mining income after leaving Ethereum for POS. Who will replace Ethereum?

Ethereum has been the leader in GPU mining for the last couple of years! Most often, this coin was the most profitable and helped to quickly recoup the collected mining rig.

But what about now? What coin can replace Ethereum?

As we have already said, there are many profitable coins for mining. From time to time they will compete with each other for the first place.

At the moment, there is no clear leader, but there are top successful, reliable and profitable coins:

Ravencoin
Ergo
Firo, Flux and etc.

Ethereum Classic is a reliable and also profitable coin (which is worth mining for a long time – use a hold), but we did not include it in the top 3, because there is one thing here, which we will talk about later.

Please note that all these places are not stable, and may change frequently (depending on the hype of a particular coin, complexity, and so on).

Why have we singled out Ethereum Classic separately? The thing is that Ethereum Classic is mined not only on video cards, there are still many Asics under this algorithm (the lion's share is with up to 4 GB of memory). The DAG size of the ETC file is 3.063 Gb.

This means that asics with 4 Gb of memory can safely mine ETC. And with the departure of ETH to POS, the complexity of ETC will become even greater (new video cards that left ETH will be transferred), which means that the income from this coin will temporarily decrease.

Etc will overcome the DAG mark of 4 GB only in August 2025, and it is not a fact that even more new Asics with a DAG size above 4 Gb will not appear under this algorithm!

Now let's see how much all these coins bring in mining and how much are they behind Ethereum?

All further calculations will be carried out on 1 video card – Nvidia 3080 LHR.

Ergo

Let's start with the most profitable (at the time of writing) coin – Ergo.

One video card can make a profit:

$2.00 per day (without deduction of the light fee).

At the time of writing, 1 GPU 3080 LHR brings (Ethereum):

$2.13 (without deduction for light).

It turns out that the payback on the Ergo cryptocurrency will be a little bit longer, unlike Ethereum, but this difference is not critical. ERGO also trades well and is represented on 7 exchanges!

Ethereum Classic

Ethereum Classic is the most reliable POW coin after ETH. Unlike other POW coins, it is in the top 20 coins by capitalization, is represented on a huge number of exchanges and has high trading volumes.

And what is important, many believe that ETC (after leaving ETH for POW) will become the new leader in POW mining!

At the time of writing, 1 GPU 3080 LHR brings:

1.13$ (without deduction of the light fee).

Yes, it is less than ERGO, but ETC itself is more reliable and is represented on 80+ exchanges, against 7 exchanges at ERGO.

It's up to you to decide which coin to mine. But do not forget to use the what to mine online calculator to check the profitability of a particular coin!

Ravencoin

This old and quite popular cryptocurrency is represented on 37 exchanges with large trading volumes.

At the time of writing, 1 GPU 3080 LHR brings:

$1.57 (without deduction of the light fee).

These are not bad indicators, considering what is happening on the market right now – "crypto winter".

Neoxa

A new cryptocurrency, the start of trading – 07/19/2022. The coin is traded on only 2 exchanges with a total daily trading volume of $1,319,067.

At the time of writing, 1 GPU 3080 LHR brings:

$2.05 (without deduction of the light fee).

At the moment, this is the most profitable coin for mining, but at the same time the most dangerous. If you have large capacities, then we would not advise you to hold this coin, since it is traded on only 2 exchanges and has relatively small trading volumes, which indicates its unreliability.

At any moment, the coin can be delisted from the exchange, it may turn out to be a scam, or the exchange where it is traded will be hacked at all, and the coin will become useless: there have been many such examples in the history of cryptocurrency

In our opinion, it is possible to mine this coin with small capacities and according to the following principle: sell 80% within 2-5 days, hold 20% for no more than 6 months in anticipation of a small hype and transfer the mined coins into more reliable assets, such as ETH, BTC, ETC.

Mining results after the departure of ETH

As you can see, there are a lot of profitable and reliable coins, and most likely more and more new coins will continue to fill this niche!

It is impossible to single out an absolute winner who will 100% replace ETH right now. At first, you will definitely have to use online calculators in search of a more profitable coin, since the first place will change from time to time.

Of the clear winners now, coins such as:

Ergo
Ravencoin
Flux, Conflux, Firo
Ethereum Classic

Of all the coins presented, the reliability rating will be as follows:

Ethereum Classic
Ravencoin
Ergo
Flux

It's up to you to decide which coin to mine. We will definitely leave part of the mining capacity on ETC and part of the power will be scattered over the remaining profit coins.

Is it worth selling mining farms because of the departure of ETH?

We can't decide for you because there are a lot of key factors here:

Price for electricity
The territorial location of the mining farm relative to your location
Models of your video cards
Video card status
Your attitude to mining

Next, we will reveal all these points in more detail.

Price for electricity

The first and most important point in the matter of selling mining farms is the price of your electricity.

If electricity is expensive in your region, above $ 0.25, then in this case you can think about selling a mining farm, since the rest of the coins (except ETH) are not so stable, and mining, especially in the midst of crypto winter, can be a minus for you!

Otherwise, if you have very cheap or even free electricity, you should not give up mining, since it will bring passive income.

But it's up to you to make the final decision.

Territoriality of mining farms

The second most important point. If you can't switch between cryptocurrencies often to find the most profitable cryptocurrency, then this is a reason to think about selling.

Yes, of course, you can mine one coin at once, for example, ETC or ERGO, but the coin rate may drop significantly, or the complexity may increase dramatically.

And in this case, mining of these coins can become dramatically unprofitable.

Of course, if you mine for a long time and are calmly ready to pay the price for electricity out of your pocket, then this should not interfere with you. However, if you withdraw some of the mined coins to pay electricity bills, this may become a problem for you.

Models of your video cards

If you have outdated models of video cards, such as AMD 470, 480, 570, 580 or Nvidia 1060 (3gb / 6 gb), 1050 T I, 1060, 1070, 1080 and below, then in this case you should think about selling.

Most likely, mining itself will profit you for another year or two, but in the future these cards will become useless.

Example of revenue from 1 AMD 470 graphics card:

They are already quite old in themselves and it makes sense to sell them.

However, if you believe in the hype of cryptocurrencies in the near future, you can wait for it and sell your mining farms much more profitable than selling them now – in the midst of the crypto winter.

Video card status

The state and model of the video card can be partially combined into 1 point. If you have old video cards and they are not in very good condition, then there is definitely a reason to think about selling them.

Even if you have new video cards, and they have not been cared for, they are in constant overheating, dust, then you should also think about resale.

However, if your cards are in perfect condition, the models are not old, then you can mine in plus for a long time!

Your attitude to mining

If you do not believe in the further profitability of mining or for you it has always been passive income, where you assembled a mining farm, put it to mine under Ethereum and did not touch the farm for months / years, then this is a reason to think about selling.

yes, you can also bet on a long-term, for example, ETC, but it is not a fact that it will always be beneficial for your video cards.

Or you can put the ERGO coin, which now occupies the 1st place after the departure of ETH, but it is not a fact that by mining this coin for a long time, it will not collapse in price, it will not lose interest from investors (people to whom you will sell this coin on the exchange) and so on, what was with many coins not from the top 50!

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Trezor Safe 7: полный обзор, как настроить и сохранить безопасность?

Максим Анисимов — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 10:45:25 +0000

Trezor Safe 7: A complete review, how to set up and maintain security Максим Анисимов Fri, 11/07/2025 - 17:23

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Trezor Safe 7 is a hardware wallet with two security chips and wireless connectivity via the proprietary Trezor Host protocol. It supports over 8,000 cryptocurrencies and more than 100 networks, including ERC-20, Solana, BNB, and other EVM networks.

Using the official application, the wallet gives you access to 70k+ dApps and allows device management via smartphone, browser, or PC. Your private key never leaves the device.

Wallet Overview

Let's start with an overview, covering design and security. We'll also consider the drawbacks.

Design and Screen

The wallet features a scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass touchscreen. Its diagonal measures 6.3 cm, which is 62% larger than the Safe 5.

If you have large thumbs like we do, this screen is very convenient and responsive.

Brightness and Build

This is the brightest screen among hardware wallets - 700 nits, ensuring a clear image and vibrant colors. For comparison, the iPhone 17 reaches 1000 nits.

The body is made of anodized aluminum with a reinforced glass back panel and IP54 protection against dust and splashes. This approach makes the wallets more durable.

Battery

Support for wireless communication required the installation of a LiFePO4 battery, the same type used in premium electronics and electric vehicles.

This type of battery withstands 4 times more charging cycles and holds a charge for years, even if the wallet sits idle. If the battery runs out, you can always connect via USB-C.

Convenience, Compatibility, and Package Contents

Safe 7 supports secure Bluetooth connections with Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android, working simultaneously with a PC, tablet, and phone.

The package includes: the hardware wallet itself, a USB-C cable, a multilingual guide, 2 seed phrase cards, a security instruction leaflet, and a set of stickers.

Let's look at the most important aspect – the security of this wallet.

Security Analysis

2 Chips Instead of 1: Tropic01 and Infineon Optiga

Looking inside: Safe 7 features 2 secure chips - the proven Infineon and the new TROPIC01 - the world's first fully open and auditable chip. It has CCEAL6+ certification. There is a table comparing EAL security levels of hardware wallets.

Why 2 chips? The dual-chip architecture means an attacker must compromise both chips simultaneously.

Since the source code of Tropic Square is fully open, white-hat hackers are constantly searching for vulnerabilities, and Trezor quickly patches them with updates.

The reason for creating their own chip was a discovered vulnerability in one of the most popular secure elements, which is still used by other well-known wallets.

Connectivity via Trezor Host Protocol

Trezor Safe 7 does not rely on Bluetooth security - that would be risky. Instead, it uses the Trezor Host Protocol, which provides full control over connections, protects against attacks, and ensures secure communication even if Bluetooth is vulnerable.

The open-source code is also available on GitHub.

Protection Against Quantum Computers?

Trezor claims that Safe 7 is the world's first wallet ready for quantum computing. This means it can receive firmware updates to protect against quantum attacks, which in the future could break the cryptography of blockchain networks.

Although fully protecting the wallet is impossible, as quantum security depends on the network, not the wallet.

However, Safe 7 provides the ability to adapt to post-quantum security without replacing the device. Although the threat of quantum attacks is still considered hypothetical for crypto security.

Standard Security Measures

All standard types of hardware wallet protection are also present here: PIN code, passphrase (hidden wallets), multi-share backup.

Specifications	Description
Quantum Protection	Quantum-ready architecture
Architecture	Dual Secure Element chips (CC EAL6+ & TROPIC01)
Tamper Protection	Chips contain sensors for voltage, temperature, and laser, which will erase the key upon tampering attempt
PIN Code	Yes
Passphrase	Yes (supports hidden wallets)
Backup	Multi-share (using seed phrase and SLIP-39 standard)
Body	Fully metal, IP54 certification
Connectivity	Bluetooth, USB-C, NFC
Software Support	Trezor Suite, 70k+ dApps, 30+ third-party wallets

Moving from words to demo – let's proceed to installing and setting up the new wallet.

Installation and Connection with the App

You can manage the wallet either through the official Trezor Suite application for PC, browser, or phone, or through other software wallets. For example, you can link Trezor with MetaMask, Rabby, or Phantom. We will set up the wallet for a phone using the official Trezor Suite app.

Turn on the device using the power button on the side and scan the QR code.

Install the Trezor Suite app from Google Play or the App Store. Open the app and tap Let’s get started. Then decide if you want to anonymously share performance data with Trezor, after which tap Confirm.

The next step is optional - enabling biometrics; we will tap Enable. After this, you can either connect your Trezor Safe 7 or use the app simply as a portfolio tracker.

We will connect our device – to do this, tap Connect via Bluetooth.

When the app requests permission, tap Allow. Turn on and unlock your Trezor device, and once it appears in the app, tap Connect.

Ensure the pairing code shown on your Trezor matches the code in the app. If it does, tap Pair in the app and confirm on your device.

Now the screen of your Safe 7 should show the message Trezor is paired. Tap Let’s get started.

Security Check and Firmware

The next step is the security check. You need to confirm that:

your device was purchased from the official Trezor store,
the holographic seal was intact and undamaged upon unboxing,
the packaging was factory-sealed and unopened.

The next step is firmware installation. Tap Install now in the app and be sure to keep your Trezor near your phone.

After installing the latest firmware version, tap Continue in the app. Next, Trezor Suite will create a secure connection with your Trezor; tap Continue.

On your device's screen, you need to confirm the permission for Trezor Suite to pair with your Safe 7 wallet; tap Confirm on your device. Next, you need to enter the one-time six-digit security code shown on your Safe 7.

After entering it, you should see the message Secure connection created on your smartphone. Tap Continue.

The next step is authentication. Allow the connected app to verify the authenticity of your Safe 7 by tapping Allow on your device.

Once you see that your Trezor is authentic, tap Continue. Next, the wallet will offer a brief tutorial.

Once you scroll through it, it will be time to create your new wallet!

Creating a New Wallet and Backup

Tap Get started. Now comes the most crucial stage - creating a backup. This will protect your coins in case of loss, damage, or theft of the device.

Before starting, take a pen and your backup card. Take your time and ensure you are in a private location. The wallet will again show tutorial materials. When ready, hold the green button to begin.

On the next step, you need to agree to Trezor's terms of use - hold the button to continue.

After creating the wallet, tap Continue and follow the on-screen prompts.

Write down all 20 secret words in the exact order they appear.

Use the arrows on your device to scroll, then tap Continue.

On your device's screen, hold the button to confirm that you have written down all 20 words in the correct order.

Then Trezor will ask you to confirm a few random words from your backup.

After confirmation, you will see the message
Wallet backup completed. Tap Continue.

The app will remind you to safely store your recovery phrase - keep it hidden and in a secure place.

Setting up the PIN Code

Next, set up your PIN code. Tap Continue on your device.

Create your new PIN code and enter it again. Once you see PlN setup completed, tap Close.

Finally, select which coins you want to use in your wallet and tap Confirm selection.

Congratulations, your Trezor Safe 7 is now fully set up!

How to Use

Now we will show how to create addresses, receive, and send coins.

How to Create an Address

To create an address, select a coin and tap the Receive button.

Then tap Show full address.

How to Deposit

Check that the address in your app matches the address on your hardware wallet, then tap Confirm.

Verifying addresses is one of the most important steps in using hardware wallets. This is because real security threats for hardware wallets are 99% phishing, seed phrase theft, and signing fraudulent transactions. We covered this in detail in the SafePal security guide.

Copy your address and share it with the sender. Once the funds arrive, you will see your balance update.

How to Withdraw

Now let's send some coins. Tap the Send button, select the asset, paste the recipient's address, and enter the amount.

Trezor Suite also allows you to set the transaction fee size: low, normal, or high.

Next, tap Review and sign.

Ensure the address on your device matches the recipient's address! If everything looks correct, tap Continue.

Double-check the amount and transaction fee on your Trezor device, then hold the button to sign the transaction.

Finally, tap Send transaction in the app.

Congratulations, you have successfully sent your coins!

Comparing Safe 7 with Ledger, OneKey Pro

When comparing Safe 7, it's reasonable to base it on its price range of $249. This is the price for flagship hardware wallet models.

For a comparable price, you can get:

The flagship OneKey Pro with a huge touchscreen, like a smartphone. It features a touchscreen, fingerprint unlock, and wireless charging.
Ellipal Titan 2.0 for $169 offers complete connection isolation for security – no network or physical ports (USB, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, etc.). All transactions are done via QR codes and verified on a large screen.
Keystone 3 Pro for $149 offers 3 chips, fingerprint authentication, and a 4-inch screen like modern smartphones.
Ledger Flex for $240 – Trezor's main competitor. Like the Safe 7, it uses a Gorilla Glass touchscreen, which is larger than Trezor's. Bluetooth, USB-C, and NFC connectivity. However, it only has one chip.

Safe 3 for $79 – a more modest version from Trezor with a monochrome OLED screen, two buttons, and USB-C connection without Bluetooth.

The comparison summary is as follows: Safe 7 at $249 offers flagship reliability, but for a comparable price, OneKey Pro stands out with its large touchscreen, fingerprint reader, and wireless charging, while alternatives like Ellipal Titan 2.0 and Keystone 3 Pro offer unique security solutions and authentication at a lower price.

And although Trezor is famous for operating since 2014, we did not compare it with basic models where security is essentially the same, and prices are significantly lower.

Summary: Drawbacks and Whether It's Worth Using

Priced at $249, Safe 7 is twice as expensive as basic competitor models. This is a strong barrier to purchasing a flagship wallet.

Safe 7 offers all the same security features as previous models: PIN protection, 24-word seed phrase, multi-share backup, as well as passphrase protection (hidden wallet via Passphrase).

And although the TROPIC01 chip looks promising, it hasn't undergone years of testing like older Trezor or Ledger counterparts.

On the other hand, it implements 2 chips, and physical wallet compromise is usually only possible in laboratory conditions.

Almost all known cases of hardware wallet compromise required physical access.

On the plus side, the wallet is also compatible with most third-party decentralized applications like Uniswap and Polymarket, and popular software wallets like MetaMask and Rabby, if you prefer them over Trezor Suite. The wallet is fully web3 compatible!

Regarding coin support, it supports all the same coins and blockchain networks as previous models, including NFTs.

Despite the claimed "quantum readiness," real protection against quantum computers remains questionable, as it depends not on the wallet but on the resilience of the blockchain protocols themselves.

Pros	Cons
High security: PIN, seed phrase, multi-share backup, passphrase protection (hidden wallet).	Costs twice as much as basic competitor models.
Architecture implemented with 2 chips; compromise is possible only in laboratory conditions.	The new TROPIC01 chip hasn't undergone years of testing like competitors'.
Works with popular dApps (Uniswap) and software wallets (MetaMask, Rabby).	Quantum Protection depends on the blockchains themselves, not just the wallet.
All the same coins, networks, and NFTs as previous models.

Whether to use this wallet or choose one from the comparison rating - the final answer is always up to you.

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7500 биткоинов на свалке: невероятная история Джеймса Хауэллса

Максим Анисимов — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:07:48 +0000

7,500 Bitcoins in a Dumpster: The Incredible Story of James Howells

Максим Анисимов Tue, 11/04/2025 - 19:33

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What would you do if you accidentally threw away half a billion dollars worth of Bitcoin? James Howells did just that. Since 2013, after losing 7,500 Bitcoins, he has been fighting for the right to dig them up. Discover the story of his high-tech mission to reclaim his crypto fortune!

Who is James Howells

James has been passionate about technology since his youth and was already building computers at age 13. Later, after the 2008 financial crisis, he delved deeply into encryption and Bitcoin. By early 2009, Howells had become one of the first five BTC miners.

He mined coins at night until his laptop overheated and managed to mine 7,500 Bitcoins. There is a version that there weren't 7,500 coins, but even 8,000.

James's Fateful Mistake

In 2013, everything changed: during a routine cleanup, he accidentally threw away the hard drive containing the private keys to his wallet, mistaking it for an empty one.

Without the keys, access to the cryptocurrency was lost forever! The drive ended up in a garbage bag that was taken to the landfill the next day. By the time the mistake became obvious, it was too late – his fortune was buried forever under a mountain of trash.

James's Fight for the Landfill

Now imagine your fortune is buried under a mountain of garbage, and the only way to get it back is to convince the city council, which considers your endeavor hopeless.

Howells negotiated and pleaded with the Newport City Council to grant him access to the landfill. He narrowed down the search area, secured funding, and developed a detailed rescue plan involving AI and a team of experts.

The council consistently refuses, citing environmental risks, high costs, and minimal chances of success.

Even the offer to give the city 25% of the found coins did not convince the officials!

When the city authorities stated that the drive was most likely destroyed, Howells countered that the glass platter inside could have survived.

How Did James's Lawsuits End?

James filed two lawsuits for £495 million in compensation and demanded a review of the ban. Ultimately, the High Court dismissed both claims, but Howells isn't giving up.

"The case was dismissed... I wasn't allowed to say a single word" - says James in an interview.

Upon learning that the landfill will close in 2026, he published a post on social media about his intention to buy the entire site, stating that funding was secured; the source of funds has not been disclosed yet.

Is It Possible to Find This Coveted Drive?

James's plan is as reliable as a Swiss watch:

remove all the trash
run it through AI-powered scanners and a magnetic conveyor belt
catch any metal fragments, including the coveted drive.

It sounds fantastic, but the story is about to go public. A production company is working on a documentary series, podcast, and short videos to capture the entire mission.

All of this is being brought to life with computer graphics. Howells believes the documentary will prove that his plan is not crazy, but quite realistic.

James's plan will provide answers to the main questions: Is it even possible to find that hard drive? What are the chances it still works? And if it does work, what does he plan to do with his long-lost fortune?

Outcomes and Missed Opportunities

Interestingly, if at the end of 2013 James had simply bought 1 Bitcoin for $755, the return today would have exceeded 12,000%.

Instead, he spent a decade hunting for a hard drive buried in garbage. If he gets lucky, it will become the greatest cryptocurrency recovery in history.

If not, he will remain the man who found gold and threw it in the trash. Whether you consider him persistent or unable to let go of his mistakes is up to you to decide.

Is there a lesson in this? Absolutely! Never lose your private keys. Want to truly secure your cryptocurrency? Learn how hardware and cold wallets work.

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Как легко и быстро выбрать лучшие DePIN-проекты - полный обзор топ-15

Максим Анисимов — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:45:14 +0000

How to choose the best DePIN projects - top 15 overview

Максим Анисимов Fri, 10/31/2025 - 17:30

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In DePin, people create networks themselves, share traffic or capacity, and receive rewards in tokens from these projects.

First, this guide will help you fully understand DePin technology in 3 minutes.

Below, you'll learn how to earn tokens with your gadgets and devices. Let's take a look at the top 15 promising DePin projects.

Grass Network

Grass Network is a DePIN network where you share your unused home/office IP address and unused internet traffic. In return, you receive tokens.

To get started:

Download the application or the Grass extension for Chrome/Edge
Register at app.grass.io.
Log into your account and keep the browser online to earn Grass Points.

To maximize your Grass earnings, install the extension on multiple browsers and keep them all open along with the desktop application.

Aethir (ATH)

Aethir addresses the shortage of computational power for AI training. While large data centers are busy with major orders, thousands of GPUs in offices and gaming PCs sit idle. Connect them to the Aethir network and receive payment for renting out your computing power.

To become a computing power provider, you need to apply on the website by filling out the form.

Aethir sits at the intersection of AI, DePIN, and tokenized infrastructure - three of the strongest narratives in the crypto industry.

However, the project faces significant risks, including stiff competition from both centralized data centers and similar DePIN projects.

BitTensor (TAO)

BitTensor is a decentralized machine learning network that rewards participants with TAO tokens, with a market capitalization of $3.32 billion and a token turnover of $8.7 million.

Requirements for launching a miner:

Linux only (Windows not supported)
Hardware: from CPU to powerful GPUs (from 8 GB VRAM)
DevOps and Python knowledge required for setup and miner optimization.

In BitTensor mining, you provide machine learning services, competing with other miners within specialized subnets.

The entry barrier is extremely high due to the complex setup.

Your income will depend on many factors, primarily on hardware performance and the TAO exchange rate.

FileCoin (FIL)

Filecoin uses the FIL cryptocurrency to reward data storage and protection. The project decentralizes storage, reducing reliance on services like iCloud and Google Drive.

Data integrity is ensured through Proof-of-Replication and Proof-of-Spacetime, verifying that data is stored correctly on devices.

Filecoin has 2 types of storage: PDP for home PCs and PREP for data centers:

PDP allows you to provide a PC with the following requirements:

Standard Ryzen 5/7/9,
No graphics card required,
32–64 GB RAM,
1 TB NVMe,
Just a good internet connection (100 Mbps).

As a result, Filecoin rewards its providers up to 600 FIL (200 FIL/month) for 3 months of participation in the Warp Speed program, provided you keep 2 nodes online with uptime above 99%.

The second type, PREP, is designed for colossal computational power - server-grade AMD EPYC processors, Nvidia Tesla graphics cards, hundreds of gigabytes of RAM, and tens of terabytes of NVMe storage for a constant stream of 32–64 GB files. This is not suitable for home users.

Helium (HNT)

Helium (HNT) is a decentralized wireless network (DePIN) that allows you to earn cryptocurrency by providing coverage for the Internet of Things (IoT) and 5G mobile internet.

Helium uses a unique consensus algorithm - Proof of Coverage (PoC), which verifies that the access points providing wireless network coverage are located where they claim to be.

HNT is the native token of Helium, rewarding users who participate in building and maintaining the network.

To earn network tokens, you need to purchase a modem and connect it to the network.

Coverage on the world map is currently strongest in the USA, Canada, and Taiwan, moderate in Europe and Southeast Asia. There are no spots yet in Russia and Kazakhstan. Thus, the network does not operate in all regions.

Theta Network (THETA)

Theta Network creates decentralized infrastructure for video delivery and cloud computing.

You can share your excess internet bandwidth and computational resources to help relay video streams. In return, you receive rewards in the native token TFUEL.

To earn TFUEL, you need to run an Edge Node. Here are the system requirements:

Graphics Card: NVIDIA 3090, 4090, A100, H100 or similar (minimum 8 GB VRAM)
CPU: Intel or AMD with 4 or more cores
RAM: 16 GB or more
Disk: At least 256 GB free space
Internet: 100 Mbps upload and download
OS: Ubuntu 22.04+ (recommended), Windows 10/11 (alpha support).

Download the client from the Theta website, install it, and ensure your graphics card is properly cooled. Set your GPU rental rate and receive TFUEL payouts monthly.

The Graph (GRT)

The Graph is a decentralized search engine for blockchain data. The platform structures information into subgraphs so dApps can easily find it.

The Graph is primarily used by developers to bring their ideas to life, whether it's a registry of crypto projects and DApps.

The GRT token is used to pay for services and maintain data integrity within this network.

Running your own node in The Graph allows you to index data and serve queries independently. To get started you need:

Minimum 4 GB RAM
20 GB disk space
Basic command line knowledge
Git and Docker installed.

Render (RNDR)

Render is a P2P (Peer-to-Peer) network created for renting out unused GPU power to various projects and organizations.

RNDR is the utility token of the Render ecosystem, used to reward users for sharing unused GPU capacity to help others render their 3D creations.

To run a node, the general recommendations are as follows:

NVIDIA® graphics card with CUDA support, at least 6 GB. More VRAM is key to higher performance in the network.
Recommended minimum 32 GB system memory (RAM).
Reliable network connection.
100 GB free SSD space is recommended.

You need to manually apply to become a validator and receive tokens.

Arweave (AR)

Arweave uses a network of miners who provide long-term data storage on the blockchain using Blockweave technology. Once data is written to Arweave, it cannot be altered or deleted.

In terms of DePIN, the project offers you to connect free disk space to the Permaweb and receive AR tokens for storing and providing data.

System requirements:

Enterprise-grade SAS HDD 4+ TB with ~200 MB/s read speed. SSDs are not recommended.
Powerful CPU (AMD Ryzen 9), from 32 GB RAM, SAS controller (LSI SAS-9300) in IT Mode.
Node on Ubuntu 22.04. Stages of synchronization and data packing are mandatory.

Profitability depends on hardware power and network conditions. On average, about 660 blocks are mined daily with a total issuance of approximately 500 new AR tokens per day, distributed among miners proportionally to their contribution.

Ocean Protocol (OCEAN)

Ocean Protocol is not a DePIN project in the classical sense, like wireless networks. Its role is to create a decentralized compute network (Compute DePIN), where miners are the owners of computational power.

The Ocean Protocol Foundation distributes 5,000 $FET tokens weekly among node operators with the best uptime.

Requirements for launching an Ocean Protocol node:

Server or PC with Linux (e.g., Ubuntu).
Docker and Docker Compose.
Public IP address and open ports for API (8000) and P2P (9000-9003).
Blockchain wallet (e.g., MetaMask) with a private key for identification and payouts.

Kaisar Network (KAI)

Kaisar Network aggregates idle GPUs worldwide into a decentralized computational layer for AI, making it cheaper and more accessible than major cloud providers.

The platform operates on the Peak blockchain, where hardware providers receive KAI tokens and users rent capacity. Node verifiers control the quality.

Install the Zero Node extension and earn up to 300 points per day (600 with a Genesis NFT).

Silencio (SLC)

Silencio turns your smartphone into a sensor collecting real-time noise level data worldwide. The idea is to create a noise pollution map for urban planners, healthcare professionals, and businesses.

Silencio eliminates the need for expensive specialized equipment by using an app accessible to every smartphone owner.

Earn in-game noise coins by measuring noise levels. Each coin equals 1 ticket - the more tickets you collect, the more SLC tokens you receive.

Each coin = 1 ticket. Some users report that 1 million tickets yield about 250,000 SLC or approximately $64 per month, but this value can change.

IOTA (IOTA)

IOTA – aims to become the standard way of conducting transactions and microtransactions on Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

IOTA in DePIN offers zero-fee micropayments between devices and a ready-made toolkit (Tangle, WASP, Stronghold) for launching your own infrastructure networks without intermediaries.

Rewards are generated from staking IOTA.

BitTorrent (BTT)

BitTorrent has been around for quite some time, and few people realized that it is actually one of the very first DePIN crypto projects (as an ecosystem).

Essentially, it's a torrent protocol for distributed data transfer, used for sending files over the internet.

You can receive the BTT token for seeding files to other users after you have downloaded them yourself. The longer and more stable you seed, the more you can earn. For this, you need one of the latest versions of the μTorrent or BitTorrent Classic clients. In the program settings, you need to find and activate the BitTorrent Speed function.

However, feedback on this feature remains extremely negative.

Internet Computer Protocol (ICP)

Internet Computer is a blockchain network whose goal is to create a new decentralized internet.

The architecture of ICP consists of 4 layers:

Communication between nodes.
Message consensus and ordering.
Message passing between smart contracts.
Code execution on the WebAssembly virtual machine.

In terms of DePIN, the network provides computational resources hosted in independent data centers and managed by DAOs, for which operators receive rewards in ICP tokens.

The hardware requirements are quite high: an enterprise-grade server with 2 AMD EPYC processors, 512 GB of RAM, 5 NVMe drives totaling 32 TB, and a specialized network adapter.

The current intake of new node providers is paused until the need for further network expansion arises.

Q&A

Where do we find promising DePIN projects?

We use an approach combining data analysis with expert evaluation. The main evaluation criteria are token utility, time on the market, and real-world technology application.

Additionally, we analyze data from platforms like DepinHub and DepinScan to identify trends and new opportunities.

How large is the DePIN market?

According to data from DePIN Scan, the total market capitalization of the DePIN sector is estimated at $14.65 billion. The DePIN network unites over 41.8 million physical devices worldwide.

Does DePIN have a future?

Given its advantages, features, and constant development, DePIN has every chance to become the status quo for using blockchain technology in unrelated industries.

Conclusion and Critique

DePIN still faces challenges such as scalability, regulatory issues, and technical complexity.

However, despite the fact that widespread cryptocurrency adoption is challenging, the constant development and growing interest in this concept speak to its promising future.

Attention! DePIN projects offer rewards in their own tokens. However, their value can plummet, and the token itself can become illiquid. Therefore, it is extremely important not to blindly trust project promises and always conduct your own research (DYOR) before participating.

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Что такое DePIN в криптовалюте? Объясняем просто за 3 минуты

Антон Састрпцин — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 15:00:34 +0000

What is DePIN in cryptocurrency? Explained in just 3 minutes

Максим Анисимов Tue, 10/28/2025 - 14:53

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You'll learn what DePIN is, how it works, examples of how to earn money, and what it means for the crypto space.

DePIN stands for Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network. Simply put, DePIN is when people around the world share their real-world assets (internet, hard drives, electricity) and earn cryptocurrency in exchange.

Imagine car sharing, where anyone with a car can sign up to earn money, but now it happens on the blockchain. For example, people rent out the space on their computer's hard drives or the processing power of their graphics cards.

DePIN's applications include Wi-Fi hotspots, cloud services, solar power plants, and transportation networks.

People install hardware and supply services to other participants, forming a people’s network that is supposed to be cheaper and more efficient than traditional infrastructure.

Technically, DePIN works through a non-stop flow of data collection, exchange, on-chain recording and execution of smart contracts. Conditions are hard-coded, which reduces errors and fraud.

DePIN Tokens

Most DePIN projects issue native tokens to facilitate payments and incentivise participation.

Tokens act as the fuel of the economy: users pay for services, providers earn rewards.

Rewards stimulate active community involvement, grow the network and spark further innovation. Tokens can also be used inside the network to purchase services or traded on major exchanges.

Example Projects

You are probably wondering which projects actually use DePIN—let’s look at some leaders.

Filecoin

Filecoin is a peer-to-peer storage market. Users pay to store and distribute data, while storage providers earn the native token FIL.

Render

Render connects artists with GPU power suppliers, creating a decentralised marketplace for 3-D rendering. In other words, your home GPU renders interior-design frames and gets paid.

The Graph

The Graph indexes and organises blockchain data for dApp developers, earning it the nickname “Google for blockchains”. It allows fast, reliable queries across Ethereum, Polygon, Avalanche and more.

You can find a full list of promising DePIN projects here.

Advantages

The future of DePIN looks promising. Enthusiasts discuss emerging tech that could accelerate growth. DePIN networks are flipping traditional infrastructure on its head, offering stronger security, operational efficiency, transparent processes and democratised access.

DePIN already integrates hot technologies such as AI, blockchain, IoT and zero-knowledge proofs.

Zero-knowledge cryptography can boost privacy and security when data is exchanged or payments are made.

Yet, despite the upsides, there are also drawbacks.

Drawbacks and Risks

Because the sector is still young, it carries several disadvantages and risks.

Risk	Issues
Regulatory & Technical	Complex regulation, need for scale, reliance on stable Internet and blockchain.
Economic	Unclear incentive models, high OPEX, need for self-sustaining economy, long pay-back.
Market & Competitive	Brutal competition with Web2 giants (Amazon, Microsoft, Google).
Fundamental	Risk of being a Ponzi instead of a value-creating project, over-valued tokens not backed by revenue, heavy hype dependence.

So, is DePIN just one big financial pyramid, or are there real use-cases and demand? As usual, it depends on the specifics of each project.

Disclaimer: All information provided in this article should not be construed as financial advice! This article was created for educational purposes.

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