Words like sustainability, renewable energy, and bioenergy are bandied about endlessly.
Cut through the jargon and understand bioenergy with my article for Amigo Energy (U.S. English, link opens in new window).
The Internet of Energy (IoE) is here and it will affect you.
Find out how by reading my article for Amigo Energy (U.S. English, link opens in new window).
Electromagnetic energy and radiation underpin much of our understanding of the universe.
Find out how we use, measure, and need electromagnetic energy and radiation in this informative blog.
Read more in my article for Amigo Energy (U.S. English, link opens in new window).
The end of the world, or critical to an emissions-free future?
Discover the ins and outs of nuclear energy; its history to modern uses.
Read more in my blog for Amigo Energy (U.S. English, link opens in new window).
Roaring hearths, a loving hug, and a warming cup of tea; just a few reasons why humans love thermal energy.
Discover the relationship, and differences, between temperature, heat, and thermal energy with this in-depth article.
Read more in my blog for Amigo Energy (U.S. English, link opens in new window).
It’s all over. A year after investing $200 into cryptocurrencies, it’s the time of reckoning.
Let’s look at the bottom lines first, based on August 30, 2021, prices.
The initial spread of $200 (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Ripple) is now worth $808, a $608 return (+404%).
A second investment of $75 (Cardano, Tron, BitTorrent) is now worth $1,119, a $1,044 return (+1,492%).
A third speculative splurge of $210 (Dogecoin, Holo, Pundi X) is now worth $2,826, a $2,616 return (+1,345%).
I’ve since added around $300 to buy some Pancake Swap, more Litecoin and Ethereum, Stellar, and Shibu Inu.
TOTAL INVESTMENT: $785
TOTAL VALUE (Aug 30) : $4,900
TOTAL PROFIT: $4,115
ROI:Â +625%
These returns represent much more than my bank’s 0.01% interest rate. My original $200 investment is worth FOUR times as much.
The extras I’ve invested have rocketed, too, mainly thanks to me buying Dogecoin just before Elon Musk’s endorsement.
It’s not all plain sailing, though. I’ve seen the overall portfolio value rise and crash rapidly, from a high of around $9,000 to a recent low (July 2021) of $2,700. I must admit to feeling that I was going to lose all my money in that downward phase.
As luck would have it, Binance announced last week the reactivation of GBP sterling withdrawals to Visa cards. I’m going to grab some FIAT currency and buy myself some new hiking boots as my reward.
Once I get to +$1,000 invested, that is quite a severe financial risk, in my mind.
So, assuming there is profit, I will draw some money down and HODL the rest every year. I know most people will say HODL indefinitely. Still, I want to use cryptocurrency profits to better my day-to-day life.
It’s been a fascinating year-long experiment. I have learned about different currencies, done well on many, and not so well on others — Shibu Inu! I have no idea how it will end, but it’s been fun.
I don’t necessarily want to go to the moon, but I want to see cryptocurrency success and everyday adoption. They offer an excellent and alternative financial future.
I wanted to see if a crypto novice like me could earn more money via $200 invested in crypto trading than the 0.1% (20 cents) interest I could make from my bank in a year.
My methods were not strictly scientific; I made it up as I went along and used small amounts I can afford to lose.
Disclaimer: I am a crypto investment novice, and this blog offers no advice. Mistakes I make will be my own. Be very careful with your money — crypto is a risky investment — and never part with your cash if you are unsure or feel coerced.
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Mechanical energy is one of the more familiar energy types.
But is it that simple? Learn how your position, speed, and weight all influence mechanical energy, as well as how collisions affect it.
Read more in my blog for Amigo Energy (U.S. English, link opens in new window).
Sound as energy? Yes, it’s one of the most important energy types around.
This article will help you answer the question as to whether a falling tree makes a noise if no one is there to hear it. And a lot more, besides.
Read more in my blog for Amigo Energy (U.S. English, link opens in new window).
Fracking — the word itself sounds half curse, half crime. But is it such a devil?
An in-depth look into the pros and cons of this controversial energy source will allow you to judge for yourself.
Read more in my blog for Amigo Energy (U.S. English, link opens in new window).
Batteries aren’t just for mobile phones, cars, and remote controls.
Find out how batteries work, the various types of batteries, and how they save people’s lives on a daily basis.
Read more in my blog for Amigo Energy (U.S. English, link opens in new window).
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