Ahmed cryptocurrency blogs

2nd-factor authentication is nothing new to the people who are into the technology field for a while. In our last article in this series, I have explained in depth about what is 2FA and how does it benefit. I also explained in detail about YubiKey which enables us to make 2FA more secure by using a hardware (Physical) device. However, right now the most practical way of setting up 2FA is by using a mobile authenticator app called Google Authenticator. This is an official app by Google and it was earlier widely used for securing Gmail account and now most of us are using the same technology to secure our accounts on exchanges. In this tutorial, I will explain in depth about: What is the Google authenticator app How to set up 2FA using Google authenticator app (Taking example from  Binance ) What happens to 2FA if you lose access to your phone How to ensure maximum security when setting up 2FA And few more tips to help you get started with Google a...

Blockchain.com Blockchain.com is one of the largest online wallet platforms in the crypto industry when accounting for a number of users and transfers. It also serves as a good database for statistical analysis regarding the hash rate, transaction costs, and many other metrics. The platform also provides simple swap and exchange services between cryptos that are available within the website. Interface of blockchain.com Apart from Bitcoin, users can store other cryptocurrencies, including Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, and Stellar. The security of Blockchain.com is good since all private keys are encrypted, with only users having their passwords to open them up. Although not as secure as open-sourced projects, through encryption, hackers would have a very tough time to break through the defences. Electrum For those looking for desktop wallets,  Electrum  would be a prime choice. The software is free to download and uses much of the popular security measures to protect your a...