The latest articles on DEV Community by Alexander (@br4ndycode). https://dev.to/br4ndycode https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F1030436%2Fba59df16-e5b8-47b6-91f4-545dd90ae305.png https://dev.to/br4ndycode en Alexander Sat, 11 Mar 2023 12:35:23 +0000 https://dev.to/br4ndycode/bitcoins-origin-story-1n3n https://dev.to/br4ndycode/bitcoins-origin-story-1n3n <p>The appearance of the first cryptocurrency and the creation of Bitcoin can be traced back to the financial crisis that occurred in the United States in 2008. The crisis was caused by the mishandling of deposited funds by large financial institutions, leading to a lack of confidence in the traditional financial system. This highlighted the need for a transparent transaction register that could show who sent money to whom while preserving the anonymity of users.</p> <p>In 2008, a person or group using the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto proposed the creation of the first digital currency, Bitcoin, in a manifesto published on a cryptography forum. This manifesto outlined the structure and algorithms that would govern the Bitcoin network, with the potential to revolutionize the international financial system.</p> <p>In 2009, the Bitcoin network was launched, with the first block created and the first transaction taking place. Bitcoin soon gained popularity as a decentralized digital system that distributed management and decision-making among network participants, rather than being controlled by a single entity. Its an open-source digital payment system that operates on the principle of direct exchange between users, with the availability of resources determined solely by supply and demand.</p> beginners blockchain opensource Alexander Fri, 10 Mar 2023 20:20:58 +0000 https://dev.to/br4ndycode/my-month-of-developing-web-projects-a-reflection-on-learning-motivation-and-achievements-43h8 https://dev.to/br4ndycode/my-month-of-developing-web-projects-a-reflection-on-learning-motivation-and-achievements-43h8 <p>A few years ago, as my interest in programming was just beginning to take off, a friend of mine issued a cool challenge: "Who can commit to dedicating an entire month to GitHub, with perhaps one or two days off?" I accepted the challenge, but to be honest, we both fell short of the goal.</p> <p>Fast forward to a month ago, when I found both the time and motivation to create a few web projects for myself, and I recalled this challenge. My primary objective was to construct a personal website, and then, if I was fortunate, move on to something else. And thus began this remarkable month.</p> <p>I'm not entirely certain I can fully articulate the emotions I experienced when the site finally went live. Every moment I spent programming this project was enjoyable. Why, you may ask? Perhaps it's because it wasn't a trivial undertaking such as a calculator. It was something that required effort and resulted in something unique. I built it from scratch. This was the lesson I learned: "Create what interests you." Seek out a project that excites you, and you will invest your heart and soul into it, thereby acquiring new skills with ease.</p> <p>And so, I worked on my projects for five days a week, and triumphed over my self-imposed challenge.</p> <p>P.S. Focus on being better than you were yesterday, rather than comparing yourself to others. Strive to achieve personal goals and exceed your own expectations.</p> webdev beginners productivity opensource