Learn about Bitcoin SV without the noise and nonsense. – CalvinAyre.com

Over the past many years, one of the complaints I’ve heard from gambling people whenever Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies or blockchain is discussed is, why? and then how?

The space is full of shills and promoters, people who are so interested in the price of a coin that they just want people to buy more coins, raise the price and ensure they get their Lambo.

The price of the coin is shiny, it looks impressive and gets a ton of attention in the media, but there is so much more to Bitcoin, at least Bitcoin SV, which gets lost in the hype of the digital gold rush narrative. Bitcoin SV is an incredible technology that can solve some problems and create new opportunities for you and your gambling business.

Again, I don’t want to turn this into a sales job. I’m sure you’ve had a lot of salespeople come out with the slogan “buy more and hold on to it.”

I’ve compiled a list of links and given a summary so you can grab it, bookmark it, and read it at your leisure, away from the hype and disparaging comments that unfortunately abound as they focus on the price of their coin rather than solutions for your business.

CoinGeek.com – News and Updates – CoinGeek.com is a sister site to CalvinAyre.com that offers news, interviews and analysis of Bitcoin, cryptocurrency and blockchain through a unique lens.

BitcoinSV.com – General information about BSV. BitcoinSV.com is a good starting point on your BSV journey. The site provides the basics and some examples of other companies that have already integrated Bitcoin SV into their business.

bitcoinsv.io – Node and software updates. If you’ve already moved beyond the basics or are a developer wanting to look under the hood, BitcoinSV.io is a great resource explaining the technical aspects of BSV. The site also has a section containing developer resources so you can start building BSV solutions right away.

Bitcoin SV Academy – Bitcoin SV Training – Bitcoin SV Academy is a new site offering Bitcoin SV training. The first course is about Bitcoin theory.

The next few courses will focus on Bitcoin development and Bitcoin infrastructure. The courses are similar to Udemy or Lynda with written materials, training videos, and tests that require passing before you can move on to the next section.

Bitcoin Association – Bitcoin Industry Organization – The Bitcoin Association is a non-profit group that supports businesses, developers, transaction processors and others working with this technology. The group offers business training, organizes a Bitcoin SV technical standards committee, and offers turnkey solutions for people and companies wanting to build solutions using Bitcoin.

BuyBSV.com is an easy way to purchase Bitcoin SV. As the name suggests, BuyBSV.com offers people an easy way to purchase Bitcoin SV without having to go through a large exchange. It is available in most major countries in the world.

Bitcoin SV Events

Just like the gambling industry, there are a lot of conferences and events around Bitcoin SV, although they are a little more low-key ;-).

CoinGeek conferences are Calvin Ayre events, you can be sure to get the most information with minimal marketing and a bit of fun. All conferences are recorded, so you can watch all or just the topics that interest you. Here are some videos from conferences that may be of interest to the gaming industry, broken down by topic: iGaming, esports, marketing technology and supply chain management.

Bitcoin SV webinars. The Bitcoin Association regularly hosts webinars of various levels with information on topics of various interests. They are primarily focused on creating new solutions and offer those in attendance a good idea of ​​some of the things that are possible.

Bitcoin SV Hackathons – Several hackathons are held annually. If you are familiar with the concept of a hackathon, then they are the same as the rest. Developers are given a certain amount of time and parameters to develop the application. The app that is judged to be the best will receive a prize, which is usually a BSV, as well as fame and glory. They offer assistance to Ethereum and non-blockchain developers wishing to use Bitcoin SV.

Some light reading

Below is a collection of articles that discuss some of the features of Bitcoin SV and offer real-world business use cases. Most of them are specific to the gaming industry, but there are a couple that are more general but highlight the benefits of BSV.

How Bitcoin SV provides a data ledger for the Internet of Things. The Internet of Things depends on fast and reliable data. This recap of the CoinGeek Live 2020 presentation explains how Bitcoin SV’s low transaction fees make it possible to store data on the blockchain at minimal cost.

Bitcoin SV is capable of processing 9,000 transactions per second. In January 2021, the Bitcoin SV (BSV) Scaling Test Network (STN) reached new heights, processing over 9,000 transactions per second. If your business requires an enterprise solution, the potential of TPS opens up a world of possibilities of what can be done online.

Bitcoin SV is capable of managing corporate data. At the 13th Sir Anthony Ritossa Global Family Office Investment Summit in Dubai, a panel of Bitcoin experts explained how Bitcoin SV is already helping businesses and governments by digitizing currency and data to solve existing problems.

Bitcoin SV, big data and the Internet of things. This article highlights some of the large non-gaming businesses that have integrated or are beginning to integrate Bitcoin SV into their operations. In particular, EHR Data, a data-driven healthcare services company, and UNISOT, a global supply chain company, have already seen success with Bitcoin SV.

Bitcoin Association – Enterprise Use Cases. The Bitcoin Association has put together a resource detailing several ways BSV is already helping businesses leverage cheaper and faster payments.

Esports and Bitcoin SV are a natural combination. This article discusses esports and blockchain technology. Kronoverse CEO Adam Kling explains why his company decided to build its new turn-based combat strategy game on Bitcoin SV. One of the key advantages was that their games did not require a second layer to interact with the blockchain, allowing real-time betting on matches with tracking of transactions and gaming decisions.

Options for using Bitcoin in iGaming. We save the best for last. This article discusses the use cases for Bitcoin SV in the iGaming industry.

Why Games Need Blockchain – iGaming Legend Nick Hill reveals several reasons why the Bitcoin SV blockchain will benefit the gambling industry, as well as how operators, players, regulators and others can benefit from blockchain adoption.