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Although 2019 was one of the hardest bear markets for cryptocurrencies (especially altcoins), it did turn out to be one of the most innovative. From tokenization to major advances in the Defi space, we wanted to give a shout out to some of the most interesting and revolutionary projects of 2019. RealT The tokenization of…

What is a Hardware Wallet? A hardware wallet is a user-friendly electronic device which allows you to store digital assets (such as Bitcoin) in a safe and secure way. The main difference between a hardware wallet and other forms of cryptocurrency storage is that your private keys (the cryptographic string of characters that gives access…

As cryptocurrencies become commonplace, the Australian Tax Office are keeping a close eye on people reporting their crypto profits. Cryptocurrency tax in Australia can be a misunderstood topic as the ATO have not covered every aspect and situation in detail. Also, accountants that fully understand the tax implications of Bitcoin can be hard to come…

There is no shortage of cryptocurrency exchanges online which allow you to buy and sell thousands of different coins and tokens. The issue for many people new to cryptocurrencies is that these exchanges operate based on you already having Bitcoin and don’t accept fiat currency (e.g. Australian dollars). Thankfully there are a number of Australian…

If you’ve just received your Trezor One and are unsure of how to go about setting it up for the first time, this is the guide for you. We’ll take you through the entire setup process from unboxing your device to setting up your security PIN. Let’s get started! Unboxing After removing the plastic shrink…

What is a cryptocurrency wallet? Cryptocurrency works a little different to traditional currency. Instead of physical cash stored in a leather wallet, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin revolve around a digital blockchain ledger. This ledger contains the records of which private and public keys control which funds. Every cryptocurrency wallet consists of at least one set of…

New to Cryptocurrencies and hardware wallets? Confused about how to setup the Ledger Nano S? Fear not, this guide will walk you through setting up the Ledger Nano S hardware wallet completely from scratch as a brand new device. Unboxing Begin by removing the plastic shrink wrap from the outside and layout all of the…

Your hardware wallet seed is the 12 or 24 words generated by your device during the initial setup process. The seed words (or “recovery seed”) can be used to restore your hardware wallet in the case where it breaks or is stolen or misplaced. Choosing the best way to store your hardware wallet’s seed /…