Blog tagged as Blockchain

The OP_RETURN Debate and the Specter of a Bitcoin Hard Fork

By Mike Halper, CFP®, MPAS®, SE-AWMA®, CDAA, CBDA

The Bitcoin community is currently debating the size limits of the OP_RETURN field, used for embedding non-financial data. Some are advocating for expansion and others for restriction, citing Bitcoin's core purpose. A failure to reach consensus on OP_RETURN could lead to a hard fork.
05/15/2025 10:29 PM - Comment(s)

Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Money Transfer System, Not a Dollar Replacement for Daily Spending

By Mike Halper, CFP®, MPAS®, SE-AWMA®, CDAA, CBDA

Bitcoin's primary design is not for everyday retail spending but as a robust, peer-to-peer system for significant value transfer and a secure settlement layer, akin to "digital gold," making its base-layer transaction speed less critical than often perceived.
05/15/2025 05:37 PM - Comment(s)

Should You Invest in Crypto? It's Not a Simple Answer.

By Mike Halper, CFP®, MPAS®, SE-AWMA®, CDAA, CBDA

In a digital era brimming with promises and uncertainties, the question lingers: Is investing in cryptocurrencies a game-changing opportunity or a perilous leap into the unknown?
06/01/2023 11:15 AM - Comment(s)

How and Where to Make Your First Purchase of Cryptocurrency

By Mike Halper, CFP®, MPAS®, SE-AWMA®, CDAA, CBDA

Wondering how to get started with purchasing crypto? Here's an overview of how to make your first purchase of cryptocurrency.
03/24/2022 08:00 AM - Comment(s)

Ethereum Explained

By Mike Halper, CFP®, MPAS®, SE-AWMA®, CDAA, CBDA

The last Strateon Intelligent Wealth Insights post looked at Bitcoin. Now it's time to look at the second largest cryptocurrency by market cap, and the one that may have had the biggest impact on the financial system besides Bitcoin: Ethereum.

Similar to how there is a difference between Bitcoin and ...

03/14/2022 04:34 PM - Comment(s)

What is Blockchain and What are the Benefits of Blockchain and Cryptocurrency?

By Mike Halper, CFP®, MPAS®, SE-AWMA®, CDAA, CBDA

Cryptocurrencies are becoming a larger part of the overall financial system. To get a better understanding of why and how, it's important to know what blockchain is and what the benefits are.
03/04/2022 01:35 PM - Comment(s)