BMW X4 MSport x30d-A supercool SUV Coupe

BMW has been on an update spree like most other manufacturers in the year 2022. This time around, it’s the X4’s turn to receive a stealthy yet worthy Shadow edition update, a limited edition! This vehicle is also offered in a standard edition, but the M Sport package amplifies the overall appeal as expected no matter which you choose. On a sunny afternoon, we drove a limited edition BMW X4 Shadow edition wrapped in a nardo grey suit, one of the best colours on automobiles. Rev along.

BMW X4 MSport x30d-Wiser and meaner with time

Launched back in 2014, BMW last updated the BMW X4 in 2019. This year, the BMW X4 gets an updated, versatile chassis shared with older and younger X siblings from the family. The shadow edition accentuates this car’s appearance with all black and nardo grey contrast. BMW equips the X4 in x30i or x30d configurations, both standard in the M Sport package. Visually, both are identical, with sharper fascia and slim M Sport BMW adaptive LED lights front and rear. While the X6 is the original SUV Coupe beauty, the X4 symbolises this design in the midsize SUV Coupe silhouette making it one of the most handsome SUVs for its asking price.

Standing on M Sport dual spoke M light run-flat 20-inch tyres and adaptive suspensions, the X4 looks stunning in proportion. Shadow edition masks all the chrome elements of the standard car in gloss and matte black combinations. First seen on the M4, the adaptive air intakes sit neatly behind the more proportionate BMW grille. Sharper angles make this update feel modern and apt for this year and the future. M Sport batches all around the car, red M Sport brake callipers and wider tyres with 245 section up front and 275 at rear heighten the car’s road presence compared to its predecessor. This time in sharp geometric shapes, the rear black diffuser and M Sport dual exhausts add a sense of sporty appeal to the overall X4 package.

On the inside, our shadow edition featured all-black interiors with red stitching on good quality leather finishes and soft-touch leather on the dash, doors and centre consoles. Nothing much has changed since its last update in 2019, apart from the 12.3 BMW live cockpit touch infotainment system featuring wireless Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and gesture controls with M Sport animated dials to display gravitational acceleration, lean angles and more. M Sport three-spoke steering feels sturdy and acts sharp, making this SUV coupe feel more like a typical coupe than a midsize SUV. There are some misses, like the lack of wireless charging and 360-degree cameras, especially in a day and age when affordable cars are loaded with such sensors and more. The quality of leather and fit-finish levels are one of the best in the premium segment, and everything feels tactile. Being an SUV Coupe, the X4 packs a healthy electric-operated boot space of 525L with a space saver tyre.

BMW X4 MSport x30d-M Sport package as standard

The X4 is offered in twin-turbo combos of a 4-cylinder 252 bhp and 350 Nm petrol x30i engine, and our review (absolute) unit is provided in 6-cylinder 262 bhp and 620 Nm diesel x30d engine. BMW has got rid of other xDrive offerings. We test the better of the two – x30d, and its various drive modes include Eco, Eco Pro, Comfort, Comfort what-not, Sport and Sport Plus, with individual configurations for all settings. Truth be told, our dials were usually red with the Sport plus mode activated for most of our drive. What was surprising was the sheer opulent drive in comfort modes. The diesel engine is engineer-aged like a fine wine and feels refined, and the gearbox is smooth, mated to sophisticated NVH levels on a chassis developed for the X7!

Despite the larger shoes with 20-inch wheels, the adaptive suspension, brilliant chassis with minimal to no body roll, refined diesel engine and class-leading NVH levels give the BMW X4 a duality. It can be calm in comfort modes, and when you are in the mood for some paddle shifting fun, this bimmer can surprise you. A 0-100kmph sprint is achievable in 5.8s! This car is quick, considering the size and volume. To put it in perspective, this midsize mammoth is almost as fast as the newly launched BMW i4, and that is an all-electric sedan! Different modes aside, this car can perform a wheel spin on ECO mode if demanded. SPORT plus modes aggrandise the power, steering feel, suspension feedback and overall responsiveness of the BMW X4. BMW M sport package amplifies this car’s appeal by many folds. In an era dominated by midsize SUVs, this brilliant SUV Coupe does not just stand out with its design but also its mean twin-turbo M spec power.

The BMW X4 does feel like an SUV in all its elements. Still, it drives like a sedan thanks to an enthusiastic engine coupled with a smooth 8-speed Steptronic transmission, sharp steering inputs and M sport black magic on the limited shadow edition. Interiors, too, are sumptuous and accommodating despite the M sport seats with ample lumbar support. The adaptive suspension has made a world of difference to the overall drive quality of the updated BMW X4. There is almost no body roll despite the sheer size of this SUV, and high-speed stability has to be one of the best ammunition in its arsenal, coupled with solid but progressive braking.

BMW X4 MSport x30d- The sporty SUV styled as a Coupe

We drove spiritedly all day long in a limited Shadow edition BMW X4 x30d, and not many will be available in India. The black treatment on the exterior and interior with subtle M Sport badges makes the BMW X4 a handsome car. Newer details make the X4 look sharp and modern, ready to age with poise. Limited editions not just age with grace but sometimes appreciate with time. This beautiful monstrosity is a worthy set of wheels in your garage if you are tired of the ordinary-looking SUVs on our roads. Not only is it sporty in its drive appeal, but also composed in a way. BMW X4 has matured into a stunning midsize SUV Coupe update from BMW.

Design elements and specifications

BMW X4 shadow edition Specs

Price – 71.90 lakh onwards (Ex-Showroom)

Length (mm)	4751
Width (mm)	2138
Height (mm)	1621
Wheel Base (mm)	2864

Displacement (cc)	2993
Max Power	261.49bhp@4000rpm
Max Torque	620Nm@2000-2500rpm
No. of cylinder	6
Turbo Charger	twin
TransmissionType	Automatic
Gear Box	8-speed
Drive Type	4WD

TVS Apache RR310 BTO ! Build it before you buy it

Introducing TVS Built To Order (BTO)

Unique for everyone. Unprecedented for the industry.

TVS Built To Order is a first-of-its-kind customization platform and a much-needed revolution in the performance motorcycling segment. This translates into the whole process of interacting with the platform as well.

With TVS BTO, your vision for your motorcycle is brought to life with world-class engineering and state-of-the-art technologies. Every aspect of your machine is now in your control, right from the performance to your preferred aesthetic that truly represents you. The power to be unique on your own terms is now in your own hands.

The company’s BTO platform lets the customers customize their bikes as per their needs and requirements after which their unit is built directly in the factory. This time around, TVS has introduced a new, industry-first, factory built-to-order (BTO) system, where customers can specify their RR 310 as per their needs and requirements via the TVS ARIVE app or the online configurator. The BTO also allows the customers to track the journey of their bikes in real-time and finally get it delivered from their nearest TVS dealership.

The official TVS ARIVE app and web configurator can be used to select the preferred variant, package option, make a booking, and even complete the payment – all in just a few clicks. Following this, an authorized dealer from a preferred showroom will complete the delivery process.

In the highly exciting wait for their machine, one can also track and preview the machine in the ARIVE app. The bike can be visualised both in AR and a 3D model, giving one access to the even most minute details of the machine.

Be unique on your own terms.

TVS offers two customization kits with the Apache RR 310 – Dynamic and Race kits. The dynamic kit consists of a fully adjustable front fork set-up, full adjustable rear monoshock and an anti-rust brass-coated drive chain. The front fork gets 20-step compression damping and 20-step rebound damping and 15 mm of preload adjustment.

Similarly, the rear monoshock gets 20-step rebound damping and 10-step preload adjustment. Similarly, the race kit includes a new handlebar which is lowered by 8 degrees and tucked inwards by 5 degrees. It offers a more aggressive and committed riding posture. The footpegs too have been raised by 30 mm and offer increased clearance of up to 4.5 degrees. They are knurled as well, offering better grip for the riders.

Dynamic Kit

Crafted for those who race off the beaten track, Dynamic kit offers superior performance on every terrain with adjustable front suspension and rear monoshock and brass coated drive chain. Let your performance speak for itself and make a statement with the special race edition graphics.

Fully Adjustable KYB Front Suspension

Race into the unexplored, with a fully adjustable KYB suspension with 20 sets of damping and 15mm of preload in the front forks, which can be adjusted by the rider for firmness or flexibility depending upon the terrain and riding style.

Fully adjustable KYB rear suspension

The enhanced KYB suspension allows for adjustment of the rear monoshock. The adjustable rear suspension features 20 sets of damping and 10 steps of preload adjustment, to adjust the level of stiffness for a race experience.

Brass coated Drive chain

With the factory fitted brass coated drive chain, you will always find an excuse to push the limits on the racetrack. The anti-rust brass coated chain delivers superior performance output from this race machine.

Race Kit

Crafted for those who aspire to clip every apex, and burn rubber on every straight, the race package features an aggressive racing stance and ergonomics. The tuck down racing handlebar, raised footrest and race footpegs make your track weapon an unforgettable force.

Racing ergonomics – Handlebar

The race ergonomics turn your race machine into a formidable force on the track. The lower set handlebars at 117.1 degrees enable a highly aggressive and committed stance, facilitating tighter corners and faster straight-line speeds. This also delivers a superior grip on the racetrack.

Race Designed footpegs

The knurling on the footpegs provides for superior grip and great stability while attacking corners.

Raised footrest assembly

The raised footrest assembly provides the rider with an aggressive and committed posture, making room for a higher lean angle to achieve higher speeds while cornering.

New Race Replica Graphics

Racing is inherent to every TVS Apache RR310 that leaves the assembly line. The glorious heritage of TVS Racing since 1982 is now etched on your race machine. The eminent TVS Racing wreath graphic imparts an exclusive identity and the TVS Racing OMC inspired livery makes your track weapon stand out. The Race Replica edition enlightens the racer within you, making for memorable podium finishes.

Personalized Race Number

The number on the machine is more than just a figure!! It is an identity that is owned by you and defines you. With the option of getting your favourite number on the visor, you can carve your own legacy through your track weapon.

Asus BR1100-A small laptop with a small price

In 2022, everything is expensive, especially computers and computing parts. Thanks to an ongoing pandemic, most of us work from home, and kids learn from home too. There has never been a better demand for computers as in this era and although your phone is yet another computer with a smaller display and different OS, the need for a full-fledged computer has increased many folds. Add the fact that most laptops are easily over the price of 30K. Asus launched their BR 1100 series, one with (BR1100FKA) and one without a touchscreen (BR1100CKA), for as low as 25K! We review the latter.

Design – Small chassis, smaller screen

A 180-degree opening hinge on something like a 13-inch laptop chassis with an 11-inch 1366×768 anti-glare display makes this little wonder usable from many angles. The keyboard is not backlit but has tactile feedback and does the job for countless hours of typing. It is definitely a little cramped and takes time to familiarise. The trackpad is also smaller than most current laptops but supports gesture recognition and decent multi-touch support. The design is enforced with steel connectors, military-grade MIL-STD-810H certified with soft rubber circumference and a beautiful matte texture on the front and comes in a dark grey, light grey highlights and black keyboard accentuating the appeal of this budget laptop.

Made for connectivity

The chassis on both the FKA touchscreen and CKA non-touchscreen models are the same, and thus both enjoy some diverse utility and connectivity. The front and back panels are neat while the LHS houses a Kensington lock, 45W barrel charge port, USB (G3.2 with charge support) Type-C, USB (G3.2) Type-A, full HDMI 1.4 port, a blank cutout of the FKA stylus while the RHS has a full RJ45 port, USB (G2.0) Type-A port, another blank cutout, 3.5mm headphone jack, power button and volume rocker like most phones. Couple that with Intel wireless AC-9560 WiFi connectivity, and the laptop supports high-speed dual-band connectivity with Bluetooth 4.2, an impressive connectivity package for the price.

Performance – Not bad but too limited

At this price, Asus has packed the chassis with consistent ruthless usage in mind like students and field operators. The laptop comes with a dual-core Intel Celeron N4500 (1.1 – 2.8GHz) paired with a generic 4GB DDR4 RAM, and a 64GB internal memory marks a limit to this laptop’s usage. Chrome with multiple tabs pin this laptop’s RAM and at times processor use at alarming levels. 4GB and 64GB are the bare minimum, but somehow our unit received and ran Windows 11 Home 21H2 update with ease. What seems to limit everyday use are the RAM and internal memory. Assigning more virtual memory did little to nothing. Tabs refresh more often than expected, and memory management only loads the tab you are accessing at the moment. The processor does a decent job of keeping things snappy overall.

The laptop has multiple shortcuts assigned to FN keys and one-touch software-enabled buttons to disable the noise-cancellation enabled mics and camera. The 0.9MP 720p camera is clear and decent for video connectivity with support for 720p 30fps recording. Viewing angles on the LED-backlit display are good, but outdoor display brightness could be an eye strain. The user-facing speakers are impressively loud and clear and make a great companion for online classes, conferences, videos, and multi-media. The efficient internals aid this laptop’s 45Wh battery to last as long as 7+ hours of use. At 1.26Kgs and 25K starting price, the Asus BR1100CKA is an interesting laptop. It does all justice to its form factor, and despite being chunky, it feels trustworthy to wield.

Verdict – Not bad for the price

Laptops are expensive this year, and Asus BR1100CKA proves a great companion for someone interested in regular text use with occasional multi-media consumption. It offers a whole Windows experience at the cost of low-tier hardware with good connectivity, but products like the Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 with an external keyboard offer a much more versatile package at similar prices. Think before you choose!

Good – Price, military-grade protection, connectivity

Bad – Low-tier hardware

Ugly – Better competition

What is Active Noise Cancellation & Do You Really Need it?

Truly wireless earbuds and neckbands have taken over the decade-old style of wired earphones and headphones, which are way cheaper than these newbies, but the newbies are making headlines in the rising world of the audio industry because of one freshly risen feature, ANC or Active Noise Cancellation. The hyped feature was once limited to high-end audio products but is now making its way to the budget section.

You may have heard some of your friends or colleagues discussing the benefits and advantages of active noise-cancelling headphones, and due to fear of moving out, you might have added a pair of active noise-cancelling headphones to your wish list, but have you ever considered spending a few minutes to check what are they actually? Are they worth a shot? And whether you genuinely need them or not?

What is Active Noise Cancellation & How it Works?

The ANC or Active Noise Cancellation concept was first developed in late 1930s, and after a couple of decades, it eventually landed in commercial airline headsets. Active Noise Cancellation is a technology that combines hardware and firmware to reduce unwanted ambient sounds by using active noise control as part of the listening experience.

In short, it keeps ambient noise away by adding a second sound specifically designed to cancel the first. The term Noise Cancellation does not commit to removing the sound altogether, it only diminishes the surrounding noise significantly, giving the illusion that the noise is cancelled, but when you add Active before the Noise cancellation, it works differently and actively looks for the noise to counterpoise it.

A number of earbuds or headphones features an inbuilt noise cancelling technique that works through ear tips or ear cuffs and reduce the outside noise by some amount, but ANC loaded devices have specific earbuds that help them make a significant difference in your listening experience and the technology used to create them is far more complex than the usual passive noise cancellation.

ANC uses electronics to prevent undesirable or excessive volume, such as the hum of jet engines on aeroplanes and traffic, from reaching someone’s eardrums. Sound travels in waves through the air, and when two identical waves with the same frequency but the opposite amplitude meet each other, they are called out of phase as they cancel each other out, and this method helps you hear absolute pure music, which comes from your headphones.

The ANC technology works best when you’re around a massive noise source, such as the hums of aeroplanes, which is easier to recognize than people talking or regular day-to-day noises. In some cases, listeners have reported dizziness and headaches while using noise-cancelling headphones, which may be prompted due to extremely low-frequency vibrations towards our hearing hair cells, but this can be solved by decreasing the ANC intensity. The solution is right there, but are they worth taking a risk?

Do You Really Need ANC Support on Your Earbuds?

Clarifying certain things always benefits us in the long run, and when it comes to active noise cancellation, it does provide quality music and podcasts by removing distractions, but it doesn’t improve the sound quality of your headphones. The ANC technology blocks or filters high-frequency sound waves using passive or active responses, respectively, and now it’s time to know about the benefits of Active Noise Cancellation technology.

It helps you to block annoying noises

Active Noise Cancellation earbuds or headphones are handy for commuters who travel long-distance, mainly via planes or trains or even buses, as it aids you to get some quality sleep, even when you’re not listening to the music. The ANC technology reduces the impact of annoying loud sounds such as constant honking, people chattering, disturbing construction noises and audio distractions to help you stay focused.

It allows you to have better conversations

Apart from listening to music in a chaotic environment, the ANC technology helps you avoid “excuse me” or “I’m sorry, could you please repeat that?” during the calls. The noise-cancellation system blocks virtually all of the background noise you hear around you and allows you to have the smoothest conversations of your life.

It cares for you and protects your ears

Anything above 75 decibels is counted as unsafe noise, and when you continuously deal with the audio above 80-85 decibels, you risk losing your hearing ability. You can avoid such risks by wearing proper fit, active noise cancellation headphones as these devices can reduce sound levels by up to 80 dB, almost defeating the massive sound of aeroplane engines which hits 130 decibels regularly.

It helps you reduce stress

When you’re constantly exposed to noise above 80-85 decibels, it automatically creates concerns. After a while, repeated exposures can create annoyance in your brain and lead you to a stressful and hectic life, but if you’re having a good pair of noise-cancelling headphones, you can have peace of mind, which leads to a healthier life.

It helps you in increasing concentration

How does someone lose concentration? Of course, due to surrounding noise inputs, which leads to less productivity and dissatisfaction. The pandemic days makes us realise how a little bit of annoying noise can distract us from our work or study. So, it’s better to have some device that will kill all the distractive sound and help you concentrate fully, and what’s better than ANC backed headphones? The ANC technology not only allows you to block the outside noise but also sends a text to your colleagues that you’re trying to concentrate.

When it comes to the disadvantages of ANC-backed headphones, we would like to highlight a few things. First of all, they are expensive, they make you unaware of your surroundings, they can be a medium of ear infections and last but not least, they have short battery life. So, the answer to the question “do you really need ANC backed headphones or not?” lies within your lifestyle.

Asus Zenbook Duo 14 (2021) Review – A Stand Apart Ultrabook

Two-screen or dual-screen gadgets are becoming a trivial trend, but keeping aside the audience’s interests, several top-notch companies are investing in the idea and developing two-screen devices. We have witnessed the launch of two-screen products such as Galaxy Fold 3, Galaxy Flip 3, Asus ZenBook Duo 14, and Lenovo ThinkBook Plus in the past few months.

Amongst all of these gadgets, we’ve reviewed some and sent them back to the places. However, to our luck, we got a chance to keep the Asus ZenBook Duo 14 for a bit longer, and that’s why we decided to come up with a long-term review where we can assist you to understand the complete details of the 14-inch Asus ZenBook Duo 14.

Design & Build Quality

Asus is known for offering the world’s best motherboards and innovative gadgets such as high-quality personal computers, graphics cards, and other technology solutions. The company’s latest addition, the uniquely designed Asus ZenBook Duo 14, is an update to last year’s Zenbook Duo 14, and it arrives with a massive slab of a second screen.

On the outside, the ZenBook Duo 14 features a concentric circle pattern etched on top, and it looks elegant. The glossy silver Asus logo stands apart and strikes a laptop with a classy look. On the inside, it features two screens, as mentioned in the name, and it is as wide as the main screen, but it makes the laptop sacrifice its ergonomics.

Along with a head-turning design, the Asus ZenBook Duo 14 endures a well-built form. The full-HD laptop features sturdy and robust screens, tough enough to take a hard punch. The Duo 14 is not a lap-friendly laptop, and most of the credit goes to its raised bottom panel and the second screen, as it doesn’t sit flush and changes the conventional wrist-rest space.

Display

The ZenBook Duo 14 features two stylish, seamless and steady displays, which are unquestionably beneficial if you prefer working on a laptop while commuting in a car. The laptop features a primary display of 14-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) and an additional compact display of 12.65-inch (1920 x 515), dubbed as the ScreenPad Plus. The Zenbook Duo 14 offers an immersive viewing experience with a four-sided frameless NanoEdge display and its second screen automatically tilts up to an angle of 7° which reduces glare and reflections for improved readability.

The dual display is best for journalists, writers or students who like to open/switch various windows/tabs at a time. They can use the ScreenPad Plus to track the latest news/articles and use the primary one to write their own. The Duo 14 is the best option for users who want more than one display. The laptop also features a handy button above the touchpad that immediately swaps the contents of your primary and secondary screen. The ScreenPad Plus is beneficial for gaming, especially when you like to play games and run video references side by side.

Ergonomics & Ports

One of the flaws of the Zenbook Duo 14 is its keyboard and mousepad. The company has done a decent job adjusting both of these essential aspects in a tiny space, but somewhere deep down, we all know we’re not satisfied with it. The secondary screen, ScreenPad Plus, leaves extremely little room for the touchpad, which forces Asus to create a vertical mousepad.

Also, as mentioned earlier, one can not rest their palms while typing; it’s a bit of a task in itself and a hard one to follow. Along with the mousepad, the keyboard also looks cramped and compromised for the second screen. Centre-aligned mousepads and empty keyboard decks are comfortable for every individual, whether right-handed or left-handed.

One aspect that doesn’t suffer due to the secondary screen is the ports. The Zenbook Duo 14 features a range of ports, including USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, two USB-C with Thunderbolt 4, a full-size HDMI 1.4, an HDMI connection, a microSD card slot and a 3.5mm audio port. The dynamic laptop also emphasises support for Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth.

Performance

Performance and endurance are two departments that one should not worry about if you’re planning to buy the Asus Zenbook Duo 14. The performance is in line with the competition, and with an 11th gen Core i7 processor lying inside, paired with 2GB Nvidia MX450 GPU, 16GB DDR4x RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD, the ZenBook Duo 14 is assuredly more than enough to handle a number of heavy tasks.

The Duo 14 is equipped with the new ScreenXpert 2 software and offers a plethora of built-in apps, including a new Control Panel app, which comes with customisable commands and shortcuts for Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom Classic, Premiere Pro and After Effects. The base model arrives with an Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor, 8GB of memory, and a 512GB SSD. The 1.6 kg laptop scores 5,330 points on n Geekbench 5.3.

Battery Life

The Asus Zenbook Duo’s battery life is surprisingly decent, and it can pull enough juice from its 70Whr battery to provide you with a solid six hours of working time. Naturally, laptops in this category tend to last a long time but in the case of Zenbook Duo, the second display is a vital culprit on battery drain. The bundled USB-C charger takes about an hour and 20 minutes to fully charge the Duo 14. After fully recharging the laptop and putting it in power saver mode, it offers over 10 hours of standby time. The fans only fired up during gaming, but you can turn them down by visiting Asus’ control centre. Overall, throughout the use, the Zenbook Duo 14 stays cool and provides wholesome enjoyment.

Verdict

Finally, we’ve arrived at the question, is the Asus ZenBook Duo really worth your time and money? Well, Yes. The Asus ZenBook Duo 14 is a pretty unique ultrabook that provides a number of innovative features, including audio equipment certified by Harman Kardon but surrenders ergonomics for a big second screen. With the price starting from ₹99,990 and going up to ₹1,34,990, it’s a decent choice and durable enough even with its dubious hinge. The Asus ZenBook Duo 14 continues to redefine what a laptop should build like, but at the end of the day, it ultimately depends on the user’s preference and whether it adds value to the user’s life or not?

What is it that you don’t know about crypto?

Are you interested in cryptocurrencies?

Here are some fascinating facts about which you may be unaware. People are learning how to buy a cryptocurrency and looking for easy ways to buy Bitcoin as interest in cryptocurrency grows. It’s not surprising that some prospective investors want to learn more about how digital assets work. However, in the world of cryptocurrency, the truth can sometimes be stranger than fiction. It’s been a wild ride, and we still don’t know where cryptocurrencies will go in the future, but here are some equally crazy facts about cryptocurrencies and other digital assets.

1)Gas is the term used to describe Ethereum fees.

When completing transactions on the Ethereum blockchain, you must pay for “gas.” The computational effort required to complete the transaction is represented by gas on the Ethereum network. Using the network for apps or transactions, even converting another coin to ether, necessitates the payment of gas. Gas fees can feel quite high in some cases, depending on the transaction and traffic on the blockchain.

2) One of the first blockchain games was CryptoKitties.CryptoKitties, one of the first blockchain games, allows you to breed one-of-a-kind digital cats. CryptoKitties are not a currency; rather, they are a type of non-fungible token (NFT). Because each kitty is unique and cannot be replicated, they have a one-of-a-kind value, similar to artwork. CryptoKitties, by the way, is built on the Ethereum blockchain.

3) The most expensive CryptoKitty was purchased for 600 ETH.

Someone paid 600 ETH for a CryptoKitty Dragon in 2018. At the time of the transaction, 600 ETH was worth approximately $170,000. Today, however, with the price of one ether exceeding $2,700, that 600 ETH would be worth more than $1.6 million. That is one pricey digital cat!

4)NFTs are not currency.

NFTs are not cryptocurrencies, despite their growing popularity and status as digital assets. They are tokens that do not serve as a medium of exchange. Furthermore, NFTs cannot be divided or replicated.NFTs are becoming increasingly popular as alternative investments, similar to artwork or collectibles. In fact, some people see them as digital collectibles and artwork with the potential to appreciate in value. There are even NFTs, such as those provided by NBA TopShot, that function in a manner similar to digital sports trading cards.

5)Cryptocurrencies are prohibited in some countries.

Cryptocurrencies are not legal in every country. Some countries, such as Turkey, prohibit cryptocurrency payments, while others, such as Nigeria, prohibit cryptocurrency exchanges. However, one of the most significant recent bans is China’s prohibition on financial institutions providing services related to cryptocurrency transactions.

Even though countries can regulate access to service providers and shut down exchanges, it is nearly impossible to outright prohibit the use of cryptocurrencies. But, with one of the world’s largest economies opposing cryptocurrencies, it’s difficult to predict how things will play out in the future.

Bottomline

Cryptocurrencies offer a number of interesting opportunities for investing, as well as possibilities for the future. However, it’s essential to be careful about how you invest, especially with a new asset class. Carefully consider your risk tolerance before moving forward and make sure investing in digital assets is appropriate for your investment strategy.

Do you know the surprising facts about crypto?

We cannot delve into the world in one article, but here you will find some of the most amazing facts about cryptocurrencies that you may never have heard of. Even after ten years, most cryptocurrency enthusiasts are not familiar with interesting facts about Bitcoin. Here are some interesting facts about Bitcoin that every Bitcoin holder should know, let us see.

1) However, it may surprise you that the current inventor of bitcoin is accordingly anonymous. We all know that the creation of Bitcoin is attributed to Satoshi Nakamoto, although we have no idea if a single person or a whole group of people is behind the alias. This is the most popular and surprising fact about the world of cryptocurrencies, the person or organization that created Bitcoin is unknown. Many people came forward and stated that they were the ones who started it, but none of them were reliable sources.

2) We think it should start with “Once Upon a Time” … In short, on May 22, 2010, a Bitcoin developer paid 10,000 BTC for two pizzas he ordered from Papa Jones. It’s hard to believe how far Bitcoin and the market, in general, have come. At the time, 10,000 bitcoin was worth about $40, so one bitcoin was “worth” slightly less than half a cent. If you had that much money in bitcoin today, it would be worth more than $350 million.

3) Cryptocurrencies offer a range of attractive investment opportunities as well as opportunities for the future. As the authors of NerdWallet pointed out, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin may not be as secure, and some prominent voices in the investment community have advised budding investors to avoid them.

4) There were over 7,300 cryptocurrencies in circulation as of November 2021. While you won’t be able to buy them all on an exchange, they are available, with some requiring their own wallets.
There are so many coins available because it is relatively simple to create and distribute a coin. However, as of November 2021, the top 20 coins control approximately 86 percent of the cryptocurrency market.

5) One man wishes to excavate a landfill in order to reclaim his digital wallet.
In 2013, James Howells, a Welshman, threw away a hard drive containing 7,500 bitcoins. When he realized how much Bitcoin’s value had risen in recent years, he went in search of the drive. He is now attempting to persuade his local city council to allow him to excavate the landfill in order to locate the drive. He claims to be offering a portion of the proceeds in exchange for the city allowing him to search through the trash.

well, this is all for today, but if you wish to know more. keep reading with us. read more about crypto: Crypto Dictionary: Terms you must know!

Crypto Dictionary: Terms you must know!

At first, cryptocurrency terminology may seem confusing, but do not worry, it gets simpler and will soon make sense. Many words of cryptocurrency originate from software development that’s been around for a lot longer. These more recent terms for cryptocurrencies emerge from slang words or phrases that are now common in the culture of cryptocurrencies.

We will look at the top most popular cryptocurrency terms throughout this article, which you’ll need to know and describe what they imply.

DDoS Attack

When several parties work together to overload a device by burdening that with both requests for data, malicious activity, a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack place.[4] The malicious involved parties in an attack action to avoid a resource, including a server, from becoming able to provide a specific service, like hosting a web page.

FUD

This refers to “fear, uncertainty, and doubt.” This is a marketplace scenario where a group of individuals creates misinformation data about a given cryptocurrency that induce others’ mind emotions of fear, uncertainty. Individuals do this to drop down a cryptocurrency’s price and instead benefit from it by buying at a convenient price.

Fiat Money

Fiat money is a legal currency’s value, as the US dollar, is supported by the government which released it.

Fork

A fork produces alternative blockchain variants but then the split blockchain operates on various parts of the system simultaneously. A “hard fork” makes legitimate previous transactions null, and inversely; a “soft fork” makes fraudulent transactions formerly valid, but invalid.

Hardware Wallet

A physical device intended to securely store any cryptocurrency, practically like the most simple USB drive, from the device.

Hashing

The method through which you mine bitcoin or related cryptocurrency, leveraging cryptographic algorithms while helping to address the differential equation inside it.

BIP (Bitcoin Improvement Proposal)

BIP is the abbreviation of ‘Bitcoin Improvement Proposal’. This is a standardized way to introduce functions and other issues, such as design issues. Because of the decentralized nature of Bitcoin and therefore the lack of a formal structure, this system is used to improve Bitcoin in a well-founded and consensus-driven way.

Block Reward

The block reward is the payment that is offered to the node that is securing the blockchain. In the case of Bitcoin, which is has a Proof-of-Work consensus algorithm, these would be the miners. The payment is in the form of the native cryptocurrency of that blockchain. The amount is a predetermined reward per block, but often that is supplemented with the fees that are paid for the transactions that block contains. For Bitcoin, the current block rewards are cut in half every four years. This is called the ‘halving’.

Block Size

The block size represents the size of each block in a blockchain. Transactions are stored in a blockchain block. For Bitcoin, this is limited to 1MB per block. More transactions can be stored when the blocks are larger. This is the case with many altcoins. There are also disadvantages to large blocks, such as the required storage space. Also, it can become less attractive for miners if the transaction fees become too low as a result of large blocks.

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Which Is The Best Crypto Exchange platform In India?

Cryptocurrency investors need a platform to trade bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, and exchanges provide this service. They help traders control fluctuations in the market value of cryptocurrencies and bring buyers and sellers together to trade cryptocurrencies. These exchanges are private companies offering cryptocurrency trading platforms. Popular exchanges that fall into this category are Coinbase, Binance, Kraken, and Gemini.
If you are looking forward to buying or investing in Bitcoin, Ethereum, or other cryptocurrencies, you may be confused about which exchange to choose. We reviewed the following exchanges and outlined some of the benefits that may be best for certain investors, depending on their specific needs. But before we list the best online cryptocurrency exchange apps (and their features and fees) that you can try in India, here is what cryptocurrency exchange apps do.

Novice investors will find that centralized exchanges are popular as a familiar and convenient way of trading and investing in cryptocurrencies. well, there are many on the list but let’s take them all one by one:-

WazirX cryptocurrency exchange app

The WazirX cryptocurrency exchange app for Android is simple and easy to use, it has an intuitive interface with real-time open order books, stop limits, TradingView charts, and trading history so you can trade and invest in some of the best digital resources in the world. Peace. WazirX is also one of the safest and most trusted trading apps for Indian investors.

It allows Indians to buy and sell Ripple, Bitcoin, Tron, Ethereum, and more than 100 other cryptocurrencies, stimulating the country’s adoption of the crypto economy. WazirX and CoinDCX are rated as the best cryptocurrency exchanges in the Indian market. WazirX, BuyUcoin, CoinDCX, Unocoin, and Bitbns can be considered as the best cryptocurrency exchanges in India. WazirX is India’s cryptocurrency trading platform, which was later acquired by Binance, providing traders with a variety of options.

WazirX is also expected to unveil its token, WRX Coin. Its users can access the general liquidity of the major cryptocurrency exchanges in India to get the best rate and trade instantly after completing customer information procedures. Nishal Shetty, Siddharth Menon, and Samir Mhatre2017 Mumbai A local arm of Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, WazirX has a cryptocurrency trading platform focused on Bitcoin but also offers its token called WRX.

The exchange also has its cryptocurrency, WRX, which can be purchased for INR and then exchanged for other cryptocurrencies. The exchange supports 58 cryptocurrencies that can be exchanged for INR.

Binance

Binance has maintained its position as one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, providing users with most of the cryptocurrency exchange pairs of any other reliable exchange, resulting in the largest trading volume of any cryptocurrency exchange.

The exchange claims to have over a hundred thousand active users and offers over 200 cryptocurrencies. Trading fees are minimal and deposits and withdrawals are free. This is especially beneficial for investors looking to exchange INR for BTC directly on the platform. Users can buy cryptocurrency with their credit cards directly on the exchange. Some of the main advantages of the exchange are that the trading fees are minimal, deposits and withdrawals are free, which is especially useful for those looking to trade directly between the Indian rupee and a specific cryptocurrency.

It is a simple and secure peer-to-peer exchange where users can buy, sell and exchange their major cryptocurrencies, including bitcoins. It also supports other cryptocurrencies like Ripple, Ethereum, Tether, and Litecoin. It provides a simple and reliable platform for buying, exchanging, storing, and accepting many cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ethereum Classic, List, NEM, Civic, Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash, and many more. With it, you can easily buy and sell bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies in India.

CoinSwitch kuber

CoinSwitch offers over 300 cryptocurrencies and 45,000 trading pairs. CoinSwitch is a partner of major cryptocurrency wallet exchanges and institutions such as Binance, OKEx, Guarda, Coinomi, and many more. CoinSwitch will provide you with answers to questions such as A to buy bitcoin in India, A after the RBI ban, and how to start investing bitcoin in India. CoinSwitch supports over 300 cryptocurrencies and over 45,000 pairs of major exchanges such as Binance, OKEx, HitBTC, IDEX, and many more.

CoinSwitch Kuber is one of the best cryptocurrency exchanges that provide Indian traders with the ability to trade cryptocurrency seamlessly. CoinSwitch Kuber is India’s leading cryptocurrency exchange platform offering one of the best rates for Bitcoin transactions. For some, the best cryptocurrency exchange in India would be CoinSwitch Kuber, which is easy to use and doesn’t charge high fees. The safest way to buy bitcoins and/or exchange bitcoins with other users is to find and use a reliable bitcoin exchange.

conclusion

If you are planning to embark on a cryptocurrency investment journey, you might want to purchase on a reputable exchange. People looking for the security of their cryptocurrencies and cryptocurrency exchange rates can turn to exchanges that offer great features, are easy to use, and are secure. read more about it: Why Should You Choose Bisq As Crypto Exchange?

Why Should You Choose Bisq As Crypto Exchange?

Considering all these security measures, it can be calculated that Bisq is a very secure exchange because of its decentralized nature, and users can trade with confidence. You can use Bisq for peer-to-peer cryptocurrency transactions, rather than through a third party, and its decentralized nature makes it more secure than other more traditional exchanges. Since Bisq is not a centralized exchange, some of you may wonder how the cryptocurrency trading process works.

But What is Bisq?

Bisq is a P2P exchange that breaks the stereotype of traditional exchanges and makes it easier (and more confidential) to manage Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, and fiat currency. Bisq is an application that anyone can download and run. It has an open-source P2P system that allows anyone to sell bitcoins in exchange for international currencies (FIAT) such as Euros, Japanese Yen, or U.S. dollars and alternative cryptocurrencies. Bisq is a blockchain-based decentralized and easy-to-use cryptocurrency exchange platform that allows users to securely buy and sell cryptocurrencies. Launched in 2014, Bisq is an open-source decentralized cryptocurrency trading platform that allows you to trade digital assets on a peer-to-peer network with minimum requirements.

Bisq is a decentralized bitcoin exchange that users access through a desktop application running on the Tor network. It does not require KYC information and allows users to buy or sell directly with each other without a trusted third party. Bisq secures trading funds with a 2-for-2 multi-signature escrow system and encrypts all communications between the two parties.

Many people will avoid decentralized transactions because there are usually several steps: Unlike most exchanges, there is no central authority or single point of failure, which makes it impossible for hackers (more on this later).

The decentralized nature of exchanges makes them a very secure platform that does not need to work with third-party platforms to conduct bitcoin exchanges. This is what makes this trading platform easy to use and allows it to be truly decentralized, even when it comes to buying fiat currencies. However, because Bisq accepts deposits in fiat currency, it stands out among the many exchanges that only allow deposits in cryptocurrency. To properly offer Bitcoin access, you need a decentralized exchange like Bisq.

Before we enter Bisq, it is necessary to understand the difference between centralized and decentralized exchanges. Bisq is one of the few cryptocurrency exchanges in the online space that operates in a decentralized manner. Anyone who trades on these platforms does not have to provide their identities and can use them as they see fit.

The reason for this is that even if some of them entered a decentralized P2P exchange, they would not find anything there, since platforms like Bisq do not store funds or sensitive personal data and information, so you are essentially hacking so as not to steal. something. However, if you trade on a centralized exchange, you usually hold assets on that exchange until you transfer them to your wallet. When you use a centralized exchange online or through a mobile app, the exchange stores bitcoins on your behalf.

How to use Bisq?

You need to deposit funds into your account to use the Bisq decentralized exchange. Once you fund your Bisq account, you can start trading. Any user of the platform can accept or conduct transactions with a small fee denominated in Bitcoin. As a decentralized exchange, Bisq does not require users to register on its platform; users can simply start trading on the platform by downloading and installing apps on their smartphones and replenishing their accounts with the necessary deposits.

When transferring or transferring funds, you may need to pay a commission to your bank or financial institution, but Bisq itself only charges operating and mining fees. On Bisq, the fees charged are slightly different from most similar cryptocurrency trading platforms. In the case of Bisq, the fees on the network are slightly different from those of traditional centralized exchanges. In these cases, using Bitcoin with a decentralized exchange like Bisq is a good solution.

Bisq is a downloadable software that provides a decentralized peer-to-peer exchange of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies without a central point of failure. As a decentralized trading platform that does not store or accept any funds, Bisq can support all imaginable and verifiable currencies, whether it is legal tender or not. Ultimately, Bisq is an alternative to LocalBitcoin. In fact, unlike most trading platforms that exist today, it is suitable for those who like the anonymity of cryptocurrency and are uncomfortable with traditional cryptocurrency transactions. Bisq is a useful platform for trading Bitcoin and many other types of cryptocurrencies.

How is Bisq different from others?

Bisq is a cryptocurrency exchange different from most others because it allows users to trade cryptocurrencies and fiat in a decentralized environment. The difference between Bisq and most other cryptocurrency exchanges is that it is a network in which peers can trade directly. The Bisq exchange allows you to sell or buy bitcoins for multiple currencies, cryptocurrency, and FIAT currency. Bisq offers trading in several fiat currencies including USD and Bitcoin, as well as many other cryptocurrencies.

Binance offers over 50 different cryptocurrencies to trade and is a good option for those looking for more advanced charts than most other exchanges. They also provide you with more advanced charts for experienced traders and exchange rates so you can track your investments accurately or buy bitcoins easily. With these platforms, users can trade Bitcoin using only their bank accounts or credit cards.

Because of this decentralization, these types of exchanges cannot obey the rules of any regulatory body, since no specific person or group is running the system. For example, some exchanges use centralized systems and user accounts, while others are decentralized with an emphasis on privacy. Well, some exchanges (the vast majority) are for cryptocurrencies only and don’t work with regular fiat currencies like dollars or yen.

conclusion

No matter how often you want to trade, or if you just want an easy-to-use currency, we’ve rounded up some of the best cryptocurrency exchanges that give you exactly what you want. We have selected exchanges that we believe are reliable, secure, easy to use, and have a longstanding and proven level of quality. We strive to provide our readers with unbiased reviews of the best bitcoin exchanges for investors of all skill levels. want to know more? the read: Why Should You Choose Cash App As Crypto Exchange?