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Blockchain Tech for Gaming Credits – A Game Changer

Blockchain technology is particularly suited for purchasing gaming credits, as it is a secure way to transfer currency as a database. There are no banks or credit unions involved, so you are effectively cutting out the middleman. Due to the nature of the method of data storage – a distributed ledger stored on thousands of computers – blockchain technology is highly secure. Consider your transaction to be a single block in a chain. If someone wanted to hack into this block, they would have to hack into thousands of computers simultaneously. This is virtually impossible.

Your digital wallet
Trends in making online payments and depositing money have changed dramatically in the past five years. If you are using cryptocurrency, then you will first have to choose a digital wallet to purchase tokens. Your digital wallet is just like your virtual bank account. You can have a hosted wallet, or a web wallet, which is hosted by a third party. They are normally simple to use, but you have to make sure that your wallet provider is secure and trustworthy. Make sure you pick a provider that has a good reputation. Alternatively, you can install a software wallet onto your mobile, tablet, or computer.

Currency for gaming credits
There are a variety of cryptocurrencies that you can purchase that rely on blockchain technology including Ethercoin, Litecoin, and Bitcoin. Whichever currency you choose, it is important to guarantee the security of your purchase by using a regulated website. One of the reasons that cryptocurrencies using blockchain technology are so suited to buying gaming credits is that many of the providers offer the option of designing your own special chips or tokens. You can then use these special tokens to make in-game purchases. For the gaming community, this is a great advancement in technology.

Super quick currency exchange
One of the biggest of advantages of using cryptocurrency for gaming credits is the sheer efficiency and speed. If you consider that a simple bank transfer to credit or withdraw currency can often take up to two hours to show in your account, then you know blockchain technology is far quicker. It means that you don’t have to interrupt gameplay in order to make transactions, to exchange or transfer currency. However, you do need to make sure that you are certain about the transaction you are making, as cryptocurrency exchanges cannot be reversed.

Blockchain technology has really propelled gaming in terms of making purchases. You can do this securely online and incredibly fast, whether you are on-the-go or using your computer.

By Alex Moersen

By Alex Moersen

Alex Moersen is an Associate Editor for Innovation & Tech Today, covering pop culture, science and tech, sustainability, and more. Twitter: @yaboii_shanoo

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