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Cryptocurrency from Scratch: What It Is, How to Buy, Store, and Use

... transaction space where the sender and recipient's location does not matter. Moreover, crypto assets stimulate the development of new economic models. For example, through initial coin offerings (ICOs) or token sales, startups can create their projects and raise funding from the community, bypassing traditional venture capital. Token holders of such projects assume the role of early investors. Another example is meme coins like Dogecoin or Shiba Inu that were initially created as jokes but gained popularity thanks to their community: their value largely depends on hype,...

Entrepreneurship. How to become a successful entrepreneur?

.... I don't know fatigue in work. A twelve-hour working day 7 days a week is not uncommon among novice entrepreneurs trying to raise their business from scratch. Passion . Entrepreneurs love their business and sincerely believe in it. It is this belief ... ... they manage to sell their business becomes even happier for them - especially if they manage to regain most of the invested capital. George Bernard Shaw's words about love adventures also apply to business: any fool can start a business, but only a genius ...

Gaming Industry and NFTs

... NFT Games Witnessing the growing interest from audiences, significant capital has surged into the NFT gaming sector. Venture capital funds and major corporations are actively investing in projects at the intersection of gaming and blockchain. In recent ... ..., some players of "Axie Infinity" made earnings comparable to salaries. However, the sustainability of such models raises questions: participants' earnings depend on the volatility of the crypto market and the continuous influx of new users....

How Appearance and Charisma Impact Career: What Research Says

... According to sociologist Catherine Hakim, attractiveness includes several components. Here are the primary elements of this “capital”: Physical beauty: natural appearance—facial features, body shape, skin health, symmetry, etc. Social appeal: communication ... ...." In reality, **attractive appearances yield benefits**—both in hiring, salaries, and even in areas like education. This raises the risk that qualified but less visually striking individuals may miss out on opportunities they deserve, while companies ...

Why are gasoline and diesel prices rising in the fall of 2024

... seasonal factors subside The Moscow Fuel Association (MTA) reported that last week, retail gasoline prices at gas stations in the capital rose by 17-18 kopecks, while diesel prices increased by 27 kopecks. The end of autumn is objectively a period of transition ... ... 2023 was linked to planned cuts in the damper payments. As a result, oil companies opted to compensate for losses by sharply raising exchange prices. This year, no adjustments have been made to the damper mechanisms, but oil companies have faced losses ...