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Is Bitcoin The Future of Money? Posted: 12 Apr 2021 12:57 AM PDT No matter where you are in the world there is one thing you must have in order to survive: money. Typically paper or coins, currency types vary by area. But what about Bitcoin? What is it? Is Bitcoin the future of money? Is Bitcoin a good investment for the future? In 2009, Bitcoin appeared in both our physical world and the world of cryptocurrency. However, even though "mining" of the crypto began there was no predetermined value set for this currency.  However, just a year later in 2010 the first purchase– two pizzas– was made with bitcoin for a whopping price of 10,000 bitcoin.  On a steady incline with a price of 1,000 dollars USD, Bitcoin hit its first crash in 2013. Devaluing down to a price of 300 dollars USD, it would take over three years for Bitcoin to get back to that $1000 valuation.  Then in 2018 Bitcoin had another devastating crash, by over 70% and the outlook was bleak. However, not even a year later Bitcoin's valuation was on the rise.  More than doubling its value Bitcoin proved to be a better investment than stocks to many investors.  Now, it has a valuation of over $53,000. Bitcoin a Universal and Stable Currency Method? Bitcoin is seen as a universal and stable currency method that can be unilaterally introduced to all countries.  With support from Fortune 500 companies like Tesla and Apple, Bitcoin is poised to become an even bigger success within the year.  Consumers can expect to see Bitcoin enabled payment vehicles, emerging use cases, and increased investing from traditional and non-traditional investment firms.  However, there is one major drawback to Bitcoin.  Bitcoin takes a significant amount of energy to help maintain and "mine" its value.  It is estimated to be more than the combined total usage of Ireland and Hungary.  In order for universal adoption, Bitcoin must find a more sustainable solution.  The post Is Bitcoin The Future of Money? appeared first on Infographics Archive.

Crafting for Mental Health & Stress Management During Lockdown Posted: 12 Apr 2021 12:28 AM PDT There are many reasons people partake in creative ventures like crafting and art-making. One of the reasons we consistently hear from crafters is that being creative is a stress reliever that helps them feel better. So, we decided to investigate this area further in 'Crafting for Mental Health & Stress Management During Lockdown', a post originally featured on our (Designbundles.net) blog. In the post, we shared data from studies supporting a link between art-making/crafting and improved mental health and stress reduction. Including: a study in which the cortisol levels of participants lowered during art-making, indicating stress reduction (Walsh et al., 2007). The results of a prescription art scheme in the UK highlighted reduced levels of anxiety and depression in participants (Crone et al., 2018) How Crafting Saved Me During Lockdown We also noticed a sharp increase (of 113%) in our craft-related product sales throughout the lockdown period. This significant jump suggested that people were turning to craft activities to keep themselves occupied during this time. We approached the crafting community for feedback and to find out more regarding this trend. According to many first-hand accounts, crafting kept them busy when everything else was closed, and it also helped them cope during this unprecedented and stressful time. "Crafting really stopped me going stir crazy during lockdown because it's one of the few ways to occupy yourself without leaving the house! All you need are a few supplies and a bit of inspiration. I taught myself to knit during the first lockdown, and since then, I've really enjoyed developing this skill to make all sorts of knitted toys for my nephews. It's been great for them as well as me!" Jennifer Royle, englishrosefrommanchester.com "Crafting has helped me stay busy and feel purposeful during the lockdown. I especially love making candles because the aromas calm my nerves." Shyla Elza, sinceremommy.com You can find the full context in the original post: designbundles.net. The post Crafting for Mental Health & Stress Management During Lockdown appeared first on Infographics Archive.

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