Peter Wind, Publisher at CoinCodex

Peter Wind

Peter has been covering the cryptocurrency and blockchain space since 2017, when he first discovered Bitcoin and Ethereum. Peter's main crypto interests are censorship-resistance, privacy and zero-knowledge tech, although he covers a broad range of crypto-related topics. He is also interested in NFTs as a unique digital medium, especially in the context of generative art.

Peter Wind Latest Articles

NGMI Meaning: What Does NGMI Mean in Crypto?
NGMI Meaning: What Does NGMI Mean in Crypto?

In the cryptocurrency and blockchain community, the acronym “NGMI” means “Not Gonna Make It”. The NGMI acronym is usually used to express disapproval of a particular cryptocurrency, investment strategy or individual.

Peter Wind • 3 years ago
8 Best AI Apps for iPhone in 2024 [Free & Paid]
8 Best AI Apps for iPhone in 2024 [Free & Paid]

While there are valid concerns about the implications of AI, the great news is that you can already take advantage of AI today to boost your productivity, automate tedious and time-consuming tasks, or simply have fun and express your imagination. Here are the best AI apps for the iPhone.

Peter Wind • 3 years ago
How to Buy Gold With Crypto?
How to Buy Gold With Crypto?

While cryptocurrency can certainly be a great investment, it never hurts to diversify your portfolio. We’re highlighting the three ways that you can buy gold with crypto and explaining the benefits and disadvantages of each method.

Peter Wind • 3 years ago
Ethereum Staking Explained: Is ETH Staking Worth It?
Ethereum Staking Explained: Is ETH Staking Worth It?

Ethereum staking allows holders to receive rewards and contribute to the network's security. Learn about different ways of staking ETH and their pros and cons.

Peter Wind • 3 years ago
Coin Burn: What Does Coin & Token Burning Mean in Crypto?
Coin Burn: What Does Coin & Token Burning Mean in Crypto?

When reading about cryptocurrencies such as Binance Coin (BNB) or Maker (MKR), you’ve most likely encountered the term “coin burn”. While the term might sound negative, it is actually a popular method to regulate the supply of a token.

Peter Wind • 3 years ago
Kucoin vs Binance: Which Exchange Should You Pick?
Kucoin vs Binance: Which Exchange Should You Pick?

We compare KuCoin vs. Binance, highlighting how these two exchanges stack up against each other in key categories such as trading fees, features, futures trading, cryptocurrency listings and more.

Peter Wind • 3 years ago
Tokens vs Coins: What's The Difference?
Tokens vs Coins: What's The Difference?

When it comes to tokens vs. coins, the key difference is that a coin is the native asset of a blockchain. Meanwhile, a token is a crypto asset that’s issued on top of an existing blockchain and inherits its security.

Peter Wind • 3 years ago
What Is a BRC-20 Token?
What Is a BRC-20 Token?

The Bitcoin ecosystem has taken a fascinating turn thanks to new protocols that make it possible to create custom tokens and even NFTs that function on the Bitcoin network. BRC-20 is a standard for issuing fungible tokens on the Bitcoin blockchain.

Peter Wind • 3 years ago
What Is an ARC-20 Token?
What Is an ARC-20 Token?

ARC-20 is a token standard that makes it possible to create fungible tokens that can be held and transferred on the Bitcoin blockchain. ARC-20 standard tokens are issued using the Atomicals protocol. In the ARC-20 standard, tokens are represented with satoshis.

Peter Wind • 3 years ago
What Does Identity Verification (IDV) Mean?
What Does Identity Verification (IDV) Mean?

IDV is an acronym for identity verification. You might have encountered this term when setting up an account with an online wallet, neobank or cryptocurrency exchange. When the acronym IDV is used in the insurance industry, it refers to a vehicle's insured declared value.

Peter Wind • 3 years ago