EXECUTIVE ORDER
President Trump signed an executive order to advance U . S . leadership in digital assets and blockchain technology . The order supports responsible growth in the industry , creates a working group led by the Special Advisor for AI and Crypto , calls for evaluating a federal digital asset stockpile , etc .
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How did blockchain technology evolve and what are the benefits ?
Blockchain technology began with Bitcoin , a proof-of-work chain designed for decentralized , secure peer-to-peer transactions . While Bitcoin was originally designed as a transactional currency , its energy consumption and slower transaction times have propelled its evolution into a “ store of value ” often referred to as digital gold . Later , composable smart contract chains like Ethereum introduced programmability , enabling decentralized applications ( dApps ) to function kind of like “ money legos ,” allowing developers to build interconnected financial systems . This evolution brought benefits like enhanced transparency , reduced reliance on intermediaries , improved security and the creation of entirely new economic ecosystems . As an example , imagine if you bought a bag of coffee at a grocery store and when you checked out and paid , a portion of the sale went directly to the coffee farmer in Costa Rica , instantaneously . That ’ s what programmable blockchains can do .
What is the difference between a database and a blockchain and how is it different from the cloud ? A database is typically centralized , relying on a single server or cluster , whereas a blockchain is decentralized with data replicated across a network of nodes . This decentralization eliminates single points of failure , providing enhanced security and resilience , unlike the cloud . If you have a file saved on a cloud and those entities decide to delete it , its gone . This is not possible on a decentralized ledger like a blockchain .
What advice would you give someone who wants to learn more or get started in blockchain technology ? Don ’ t listen to overhyped
influencers talking about making huge financial gains , those are often grifters . This is the early stage of a financial revolution and there is definitely an opportunity for financial gain , but I truly believe that being curious about the technology and the blockchain community is the best way to realize that opportunity . Start small and stay curious . Find others who are into it to help guide you . There are plenty of resources online . Download a crypto wallet like Phantom or MetaMask and explore . Buy a little bit of top performing assets like Bitcoin , Ethereum and Solana . Have a little fun trading memecoins ( but be very careful and don ’ t put in any money that you aren ’ t willing to lose ). Buy some digital art or an NFT profile picture to use as your online / onchain identity . None of this is financial advice , of course . Invest in your own curiosity more than any crypto token .
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