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Key Elements for a Successful Cloud Migration

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Cloud migration aims to move vital data, applications, and business objects from the organization's on-premises computers to the cloud. There has been a tremendous boom in Cloud Migration due to its ability to take a business forward, the potential of a system, and the increase in client satisfaction/reliability. This article will discuss the key elements of successful cloud migration. What is cloud migration? In cloud migration, digital assets, services, databases, IT resources, and applications are migrated into the cloud, partially or entirely. Cloud migration also pertains to moving between clouds. Many organizations are opting to abandon outdated, increasingly inefficient legacy infrastructures, such as aging servers and potentially unreliable firewall appliances, or abandoning hardware or software solutions that are no longer performing optimally. Organizations are now turning to the cloud to gain the benefits of cloud computing. This is why so many organiz...

#16 ERC-20 Token Smart Contract (Part 2)

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Welcome to this brand new course about blockchain. In this course, and in the upcoming ones, we will make you familiar with everything you need to know about blockchain. We will also teach you some of the latest blockchain coding skills so that you can enter the fascinating world of decentralized applications. In this video, we will learn about ERC-20 token smart contract. The general idea behind the "ERC20Token" smart contract is to provide a standardized implementation of a fungible token on the Ethereum blockchain. This contract allows for the creation and management of tokens with a specific name, symbol, decimals, and total supply. Users can transfer tokens from one address to another, and the contract ensures that the sender has sufficient balance. It also includes functionality for approving and managing allowances, which allows third-party addresses to spend tokens on behalf of the token owner within a specified limit. By adhering to the ERC-20 token standard, thi...

Bitcoin ETFs: A Comprehensive Guide to Exchange-Traded Funds

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The exceptional rise in Bitcoin's value has paid attention to Bitcoin ETFs and their ramifications. Bitcoin is widely regarded as the first popular cryptocurrency and is among the top choices for governments, retail investors, and companies worldwide. However, it is essential to note that Bitcoin has several technical issues, such as private key security. therefore, investors seek out effective and secure alternatives to protect their Bitcoins. Exchange-Traded Funds or ETFs provide an attractive way to utilize Bitcoins without owning or storing them. Will Bitcoin exchange-traded funds open up new adoption opportunities? Here is a detailed explanation of Bitcoin ETFs and their advantages and disadvantages. Exchange-traded fund (ETF) Overview In essence, an exchange-traded fund or security can be used for tracking the value of associated assets. You can track the value of traditional assets, such as oil and gold, along with other commodities. In addition to estab...

#15 Solidity ERC20

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ERC-20 Token Smart Contract (Part-1): Welcome to this brand new course about blockchain. In this course, and in the upcoming ones, we will make you familiar with everything you need to know about blockchain. We will also teach you some of the latest blockchain coding skills so that you can enter the fascinating world of decentralized applications. In this video, we will learn about ERC-20 token smart contract. The general idea behind the "ERC20Token" smart contract is to provide a standardized implementation of a fungible token on the Ethereum blockchain. This contract allows for the creation and management of tokens with a specific name, symbol, decimals, and total supply. Users can transfer tokens from one address to another, and the contract ensures that the sender has sufficient balance. It also includes functionality for approving and managing allowances, which allows third-party addresses to spend tokens on behalf of the token owner within a specified limit. By ad...

How to Mine Bitcoin: An Insightful Guide

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Even though cryptocurrency mining is painful, costly, and only sporadically rewarding, it still has a magnetic appeal for many investors interested in cryptocurrency since miners are rewarded with cryptocurrency tokens in return for their work. A bitcoin reward is an incentive that motivates miners to help legitimize and monitor Bitcoin transactions, thereby ensuring their validity. Since many users share these responsibilities, Bitcoin is a "decentralized" cryptocurrency, meaning it does not depend on a central authority like a central bank or government to ensure its regulation. How do you get started with bitcoin mining, is it legal, and what are the benefits? In this article, we examine these questions in more detail. Bitcoin Mining Overview A bitcoin mining process adds transaction records to the blockchain, the public ledger of Bitcoin (BTC). As it solves the double-spend problem, it is a crucial component of the Bitcoin network. A double-spend is a p...

#14 Solidity Crowdfunding

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Crowdfunding Smart Contract: Welcome to this brand new course about blockchain. In this course, and in the upcoming ones, we will make you familiar with everything you need to know about blockchain. We will also teach you some of the latest blockchain coding skills so that you can enter the fascinating world of decentralized applications. In this video, we will learn about crowdfunding smart contract. This CrowdFunding smart contract provides a decentralized platform for creators to propose projects and receive financial support from backers. It facilitates transparency and trust among participants, allowing for the collective funding of initiatives and promoting the spirit of crowdfunding. Github Repository: https://github.com/arashtad/Arashtad-Smart-Conrtacts Watch The Video on Youtube https://blog.arashtad.com/updates/14-solidity-crowdfunding/?feed_id=5281&_unique_id=66304c1545d2f

What Is BITCOIN ATM?

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The Bitcoin ATM (Automated Teller Machine) or BTM (Bitcoin Teller Machine) is one of the more popular ways to bypass the traditional banking system when buying or cashing out Bitcoin (BTC). In parallel with the increasing value of cryptocurrencies and their increasing trust level, they have gained popularity over the years. If you're new to Bitcoin ATMs or want to learn more about them, keep reading. In this article, we'll cover some of their most interesting points. What Is Bitcoin ATM? A Bitcoin ATM works similarly to traditional ATMs, which are portals through which users can conduct financial transactions. The difference is that traditional ATMs allow cash withdrawal and deposit, while Bitcoin ATMs allow users to buy and sell Bitcoins using cash. It must be noted that some of the early versions of Bitcoin ATMs (and the majority of those in operation today) did not allow their users to sell Bitcoins as well, while Coin Cloud ATMs allow both buying and sel...

#13 Solidity Market Place

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Market Place Smart Contract: Welcome to this brand new course about blockchain. In this course, and in the upcoming ones, we will make you familiar with everything you need to know about blockchain. We will also teach you some of the latest blockchain coding skills so that you can enter the fascinating world of decentralized applications. In this video, we will learn about market place smart contract. The provided smart contract represents a marketplace contract where users can create and sell products. The "marketPlace" contract includes a struct called "Product" that defines the properties of a product, such as an ID, name, price, seller's address, and a flag indicating whether the product is sold or not. Github Repository: https://github.com/arashtad/Arashtad-Smart-Conrtacts Watch The Video on Youtube https://blog.arashtad.com/updates/13-solidity-market-place/?feed_id=5250&_unique_id=662fa3b5b6ed8

An Insightful Guide to Binance Smart Chain

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As of 2021, Binance has become one of the most recognized brands in crypto. Binance operates its own blockchains. One is called Binance Smart Chain (BSC) – a blockchain that uses Ethereum as a platform. The new Blockchain, BNB Chain, which provides a complete ecosystem for building high-performance decentralized apps, is coming to change this. This article will give you an overview of Binance Smart Chain, which was developed to be cross-chain compatible with Binance Chain. It is designed to offer consumers the best of both worlds and Detailed information about Binance Chain and BSC. Definition of the Binance Smart Chain The Binance Smart Chain (BSC), now renamed BNB Chain, runs alongside the Binance Chain. In contrast to Binance Chain, BSC supports smart contracts and the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). The goal was to keep Binance Chain's high throughput while adding smart contracts. There are similarities between both blockchains. However, Binance Chain is not a la...

#12 Solidity Token Factory

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Token Factory: Welcome to this brand new course about blockchain. In this course, and in the upcoming ones, we will make you familiar with everything you need to know about blockchain. We will also teach you some of the latest blockchain coding skills so that you can enter the fascinating world of decentralized applications. In this video, we will learn about factory smart contract. The "TokenFactory" contract enables the dynamic creation of ERC-20 token contracts with different configurations or parameters. By invoking the "createToken" function, users can generate new tokens by specifying the desired name, symbol, and total supply. This pattern enhances code reusability and simplifies the process of creating and managing multiple token contracts within a decentralized application or ecosystem. Github Repository: https://github.com/arashtad/Arashtad-Smart-Conrtacts Watch The Video on Youtube https://blog.arashtad.com/updates/12-solidity-token-factory/?...

How to Develop NFT with Flow Blockchain?

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Since its launch in 2020, Flow has expanded its blockchain platform from its original gaming purpose to supporting smart contracts and fast, low-cost transactions. It powers blockchain applications like NBA Top Shot, a non-fungible token offering (NFT). Here's how Flow works, its benefits, and how you can build an NFT marketplace with Flow. What is Flow Blockchain? As part of its development, Flow blockchain is designed for digital assets and games. It is a decentralized consensus that is fast, powerful, and reliable, which boosts the growth of decentralized applications and NFTs. Blockchain technology is developer-friendly, but it is unique. The unique multi-role architecture has been carefully designed with its proof-of-stake mechanism without sharding for improved scaling. The merger limits the performance of an application. It was launched in 2020, but many consider it to be Ethereum's successor. So, like other blockchains, Flow has its own native cu...

#11 Solidity Factory

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Factory Contract: Welcome to this brand new course about blockchain. In this course, and in the upcoming ones, we will make you familiar with everything you need to know about blockchain. We will also teach you some of the latest blockchain coding skills so that you can enter the fascinating world of decentralized applications. In this video, we will learn about factory smart contract. In Solidity, a factory is a design pattern that enables the dynamic creation of contracts. It serves as a contract that generates and deploys new instances of a specific contract type. The factory pattern provides a flexible and efficient way to create multiple instances of contracts with varying parameters or configurations. Github Repository: https://github.com/arashtad/Arashtad-Smart-Conrtacts Watch The Video on Youtube https://blog.arashtad.com/updates/11-solidity-factory/?feed_id=5188&_unique_id=662e5236e58e7

Upwork: What Is It and How Does It Work?

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In terms of Upwork's company profile, it can be said that it is the largest online workplace in the world, posting approximately 3 million jobs a year, valued at $1 billion. There are over 10 million freelancers on Upwork and 45,000 clients on Upwork. Clients can use the platform for interviewing, hiring, and working with freelancers. A real-time chat platform is available in the company. The facility enables clients to locate and hire freelancers very quickly. No time zones or geographical barriers exist, and clients can easily access the world's talent. Introduction to Upwork Freelancers can find work with individual clients, businesses, and agencies through Upwork, a freelancing marketplace. At any given time, you'll see a wide range of opportunities in various fields, making it a great place to find work. Regardless of your schedule, you can land a variety of contracts. Upwork offers both fixed and hourly projects, as well as short- and long-term contr...

#10 Solidity Escrow

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Escrow Smart Contract: Welcome to this brand new course about blockchain. In this course, and in the upcoming ones, we will make you familiar with everything you need to know about blockchain. We will also teach you some of the latest blockchain coding skills so that you can enter the fascinating world of decentralized applications. In this video, we will learn about escrow smart contract. The Escrow smart contract represents a basic escrow arrangement between a buyer, seller, and arbiter. Upon deployment of the contract, the buyer's address is set as the contract deployer, and the addresses of the seller and arbiter are provided as constructor arguments. The contract includes a boolean variable called releaseFunds, which indicates whether the funds should be released to the seller or refunded to the buyer. The contract provides two functions: releaseAmount() and refundAmount(). The releaseAmount() function can be called by the buyer or arbiter to authorize the release of fun...

The Importance of a Digital Platform Strategy for Businesses

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Most industries are buzzing about digital platform strategy with a massive increase in demand. Digital platforms have become integral to businesses' day-to-day operations and no longer exist in a silo. Daimler, Nike, Apple, Facebook, Uber, and Unilever operate on a digital platform business model. It is a means of entering a market where buyers and sellers are matched, network effects are gained, and users can be used for innovation. What is Digital Platform? In a digital platform, multiple tasks can be performed simultaneously by using the internet in the same place. Developing a digital marketing strategy involves carrying out and continuously monitoring various information to broaden one's online presence. Without a digital platform, everything is costly and difficult to accomplish. What is Digital Platform Strategy and How does it work? Platform strategies aim to penetrate the online market by allowing one segment of participants to ben...

#9 Solidity Simple Token

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Simple Token Smart Contract: Welcome to this brand new course about blockchain. In this course and the next ones we will make you familiar with all you need to know about blockchain and also will teach you someof the latest blockchain coding skills, So that you can enter the fascinating world of decentralized applications. In this video, we will learn about simple token smart contract. The simpleToken smart contract represents a basic implementation of a token on the Ethereum blockchain. It utilizes a mapping called balances to keep track of the token balance for each address. The contract includes an event called Transfer which is emitted whenever a transfer of tokens occurs. Upon deployment of the contract, the initial supply of tokens is assigned to the contract deployer's address. The contract provides a transfer function that allows users to transfer tokens from their account to another specified address. It verifies that the sender has sufficient funds before deducting ...

How to Overcome Top Big Data Challenges?

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How to Overcome Top Big Data Challenges In spite of the fact that Big Data has revolutionized the industry, it faces big challenges in terms of volume, velocity, and variety. Further, there are several factors that add to the complexity of Big Data. Taking advantage of Big Data while overcoming the associated challenges requires commitment. This article answers the question, what are the problems associated with big data, and how can they be solved? Big Data Overview The definition of Big Data is not based on a fixed data volume. It can be relative to the organization that handles it or the people who work on it. Objectively, Big Data has the following characteristics: Volume Nowadays, social media, e-commerce, IoT, mobility, and other popular trends are generating a wide gamut of information that almost all organizations have to deal with. big data can be a challenging and big dataset for an organization to handle or process. Velocity Those org...