Stop us if you’ve heard this before: A perfectly normal investment was suddenly manipulated by someone who figured out a way to backdoor a digital asset. Within a half hour, prices swung wildly. Scores of investors lost massive sums of money, everyone’s faith in the market was shaken, and authorities scrambled to find out what had happened, who did it, and how. Of course, we’re talking about the “Flash Crash” of 2010 that sent traders...
In the mid 1990s, I received a heartfelt e-mail from Nigeria. It was from an emissary for a prince in dire need of assistance recovering a small fortune. For my assistance, of course, I would be compensated handsomely. I recognized the scam immediately, but it was the first time I’d seen an electronic version. I responded with outrageous requests, we went back and forth a few times, and then he realized I was stringing him...
Blockchain is an integral part of our future, but it’s also intimidating for those who are still getting to know the technology. It has come to our attention at MacguyverTech that there is decidedly an audience for a more basic approach to Blockchain, cryptocurrency, the Metaverse, Web 3.0, and related topics. To that end, we’re starting a new “Back to Basics” series that will hopefully be of use to our readers, and “Blockchain Explained” is...
On “Executive Leaders Radio,” MacguyverTech CEO Steve McKeon (Mac) joined three other prominent business leaders on the Radio America broadcast to talk about his personal and business history. From early indicators to overseas adventures to his current ventures in blockchain, cyber security and software development, Steve discussed how he got to where he is today with Herb Cohen. On Life: Mac is a protector; the oldest of four brothers. Due to personal tragedy, he acted...
At the Miami Crypto Experience, the atmosphere was inviting, the entire conference had a “good vibe” feel to it, and the community as a whole shared three days of networking and learning in a party atmosphere. Most importantly, there were people of every experience level at the event, and people weren’t afraid to ask the most basic questions. One of those questions was “What is mining?” It sounds pretty simple. Get a mining rig, put it in your unheated...
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