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Can IQN become an asset of the Metaverse?

IQN is an ERC-20 standard token that allows players around the world to monetize their gaming achievements on the IQeon platform.

Along with the transformation of IQeon into a large fintech project due to objective reality and increased demand for the gaming industry and the cryptosphere, the platform’s utility token, IQN, has become a kind of “artery” of the entire IQeon ecosystem, which now includes not only the gaming area, but and financial.

With the help of an asset, users can take part in games and monetize their in-game achievements. In addition, IQN provides access to transaction history, creation and participation in competitions on the IQeon platform. The asset received for winning matches can be exchanged for other digital currencies on trading floors.

Through IQN, accruals are made to users for winning game matches, and rewards are also paid to game developers, digital content copyright holders, and affiliate program participants. The amount of a digital asset in the account is displayed on the “Balance” tab in the “Balance of tokens” line.

On the PVP platform of IQeon.com, you can also find the concept of “bonus IQN”. This type of token can only be used to conduct matches with rivals and participate in them. If the player wins, his bonuses are transferred to the IQN digital asset, which can later be withdrawn to a personal wallet.

Perspective of IQN token

As part of an ever-improving potentially huge ecosystem with a loyal base of contributors, IQN has the potential to become one of the most active cryptocurrencies in the gaming segment.

This is proved by:

• Listings in major crypto exchanges.
  Leading exchanges are interested in risk management. They carefully select new tokens and leave unpromising coins “overboard”.Top sites include IQN in their lists. Moreover, the activity of the token on these exchanges indicates an ever-growing number of owners and a rapid increase in liquidity.
• Wide representation in the crypto investment and gaming communities.
  In addition to being listed on exchanges, IQN has a strong presence in the gaming and crypto investment communities. Since the beginning of 2020, the project has attracted more than ten partners, including the popular TradingView platform for community engagement, the German Fractal Analytics for participant identification, and Flipside Crypto for intuitive visualization.
  The IQeon project has also collaborated with various gaming and information portals dedicated to blockchain and cryptocurrencies, which has strengthened the confidence of crypto enthusiasts in IQN.
• Reliable concept and experienced team.
  The main emphasis of the project is on the quality of the product and its continuous development.

Thus, the service part of the ecosystem, the IQN token, can be called a worthy option for diversifying the investment portfolio, and taking into account the high rates of development of virtual reality and the prospects of the token, perhaps even one of the leading assets of the Metaverse*.

*Note: The Metaverse is a futuristic virtual world that some plan to include the gaming realm and all aspects of human life. Perhaps even retail elements will be added so that people can shop in the same way as in real life.

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Disclaimer: IQeon.io employees are not representatives of organizations mentioned in this and other materials as well as in publications in other information channels. Before further interaction with the mentioned services we strongly recommend you to read Terms&Conditions.

IQeon.com - a platform for monetizing gaming achievements

IQeon.com is a PvP gaming platform that brings together games, applications and services based on intelligent competition between users. It helps players to earn IQN digital assets due to their gaming achievements.

Now users have access to more than 20 browser games of various genres, including shooters, races, platformers, puzzles and others.

Various contests and quizzes are regularly held on IQeon.com, during which we reward the most active users of the IQN digital asset. It also enables users to take part in games and monetize their in-game achievements. In addition, the use of the IQN digital asset is:

• access to transaction history;
• organization and participation in competitions on the IQeon platform;
• secure storage and transfer of an asset using a number of services;
• exchange for other digital assets.

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It is easy to buy and sell digital and financial assets with IQEX.io

Dear friends, we continue to acquaint you with the developments included in the IQeon ecosystem, and present to your attention a service for exchanging digital assets - IQEX.io.

Crypto exchanger IQEX.io is a multi-currency exchange service that allows you to profitably and quickly exchange, buy and sell digital and fiat assets. At the moment, the platform offers its clients 196 directions of possible operations.

IQEX.io has many advantages, including:

• user - friendly interface;
• favorable exchange rates;
• a large list of cryptocurrencies available for conversion;
• availability of fiat assets (dollars, euros, Russian rubles);
• safety of payments made;
• no need to make a deposit;
• no hidden fees.

In addition, IQEX.io regularly holds various promotions that make crypto exchanges even more profitable.

Thus, we can say with confidence that the IQEX.io crypto exchanger is a convenient resource for transactions with various types of assets.

Catalog for smart gamers: introducing users to the IQ Clash project

Dear friends, we continue to acquaint you with the developments that have become parts of the IQeon ecosystem and present to your attention the catalog of IQ Clash games.

IQ Clash.com is a catalog of over 50 games ranging from beloved classics to innovative genres.

Arcades and strategies, shooters, casual games – the catalog contains stories for every taste.

Many games have already been created that have conquered more than 21 million users.

Moreover, the games are available in several formats: on PC, mobile devices, in the social network "VK" - we made sure that it was convenient to play!

IQ Clash.com catalog is your reliable assistant for gaming leisure!

IQeon is summing up the results of February!

IQeon is summing up the results of February. Read what happened during the month below.

IQN has been listed on BitGlobal
Dear friends, we are pleased to announce the listing of the IQN digital asset on the BitGlobal exchange.

From February 21, from 11:00 (UTC+8) IQN in the list of available currencies on the exchange, and on the same day from 16:00 (UTC+8), the first trading of the asset began on the platform, which has established itself as a major and reliable cryptocurrency player. market.

Competition for the purchase of IQN on the exchange
The listing of the IQN token on the BitGlobal platform has occurred. Of course, we could not leave this event unattended, so we wanted to share our joy and this was not the only thing! On February 21, a two-stage competition on the BitGlobal exchange with the opportunity to win $ 5,000 to buy IQN started!

Acquaintance with the new components of a fintech project: IQGamm presentation
Ecosystem IQeon is a European startup developing modern technology products. For the convenience of users, the team creates a whole series of products, among which there is the IQGamm gaming portal, which can become an excellent assistant for planning gaming leisure.

AMA session with IQeon
On the 24th of February, anyone could ask, CMO of the IQeon, Hanna Lemiasheuskaya, questions of interest, concerning the project. The conditions of participation were as follows: be a subscriber of the BitGlobal Telegram channel and ask your questions in the specified messenger. Five randomly selected lucky participants have already received $10 to buy IQN!

Bitcoin Alternatives: Why one should learn about them?
The most popular and expensive crypto coin today is Bitcoin, which became the first project of its kind. But specialists wishing to repeat its success began to develop alternative projects based on unique blockchain networks independent of the first payment system. IQeon experts explained why alternative coins are worth our attention and how to make the right choice when investing.

How to protect yourself from cryptojacking?
With the development of the cryptosphere, the emergence of new altcoins and the improvement of methods for mining digital assets, the so-called illegal mining has appeared, which is also called cryptojacking. IQeon experts told what one needs to know about this phenomenon and how to protect yourself from it.

Why are atomic swaps promising?
The cryptosphere can rightly be called a quite ambitious area that is constantly expanding and improving.In particular, today the crypto community is actively discussing a revolutionary development called atomic swaps. IQeon experts revealed what its essence is.

What are the prospects for derivatives in the crypto market?
The high volatility of crypto assets encourages traders to find and use various “tricks” to increase income and reduce risks. One such option is crypto derivatives. IQeon experts told what it is, why they appeared and how to make money on them.

AMA session with IQeon and bonuses for the community

Dear friends! We are pleased to announce the first past trading of our asset on the Bit Global exchange, as well as our plans to hold an AMA session on this platform.

As part of this online event, anyone will be able to ask questions to the CMO of the IQeon project Hanna Lemiasheuskaya.

The session will take place on February 24 at 15:00 (UTC +8).

To participate you need:

• Be a subscriber of Telegram channel BitGlobal.
• Write your questions in the specified messenger.

Five randomly selected lucky participants will receive $10 to purchase IQN!

Join us!

A real bargain IQN purchase on the occasion of listing on BitGlobal

Dear friends! To celebrate the listing of the IQN token on the BitGlobal platform, we are pleased to announce a unique opportunity to receive as much as $5,000 to purchase IQN!

The competition will consist of two stages with a common time period from February 21 to March 2!

To participate in the contest, it is necessary:

• Register on the BitGlobal platform.
• Pass a KYC2* check.
• Buy IQN.
• Expect prize money.

Remember: the sooner and more actively you start trading, the bigger the reward will be!

During the event users will be ranked according to their total net IQN purchases. Each member will receive 5% of the net purchase of IQN (up to $100).

The total prize pool for the purchase of IQN will be $3,000!

In addition, users have the opportunity to participate in a drawing with a prize pool of $2,000 to buy IQN.

To participate it is necessary:

• Be a registered BitGlobal user.
• Pass verification.
• Diversify portfolio with BTC/ETH/USDT by buying IQN.
• Get on the top list.

During the event, all BitGlobal users will be ranked according to their BTC/ETH/USDT holdings, and the top 500 users will receive $4 IQN airdrops.

Within a week after the final of the competition, all the winners will receive their rewards!

Diversify your portfolio by acquiring IQN to get maximum profit!

Have successful trading!

*Note: Level 2 verification (KYC2) requires uploading a photo of the front and back of a valid certificate, as well as a mandatory photo of the person.

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Disclaimer:

In case of disputes regarding the rules and results of the competition, the final decision is made by the BitGlobal exchange reserves the right to cancel the reward if any fraud or foul play is found.

Risk Warning: Digital assets are very risky investment products and their price can fluctuate significantly. It is recommended to evaluate your financial situation before making decisions about investments or trading in digital assets.

The event is not sponsored, endorsed, operated by or affiliated with Apple Inc. or its subsidiaries or affiliates.

IQN has been listed on BitGlobal

Dear friends, we are pleased to announce the listing of the IQN digital asset on the BitGlobal exchange.

On February 21 from 11:00(UTC+8) IQN will already be in the list of available currencies on the exchange, and on the same day from 16:00(UTC+8) it will become active for exchange on a platform that has established itself as a major and reliable player in the cryptocurrency market.

The future listing will have a positive impact on the promotion of the asset, as well as create additional prospects for users of the IQeon.com PvP gaming platform.

Benefits of BitGlobal:

• Multilanguage and multicurrency.
• Global risk control system.
• Compliance of user systems with the regulatory requirements of different countries.
• Support for all placed currencies and the possibility of further transactions.

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Disclaimer: IQeon.io employees are not representatives of the organizations mentioned in this and other materials, as well as in publications in other information transfer channels. Before further interaction with the mentioned services, we strongly recommend that you read their terms of service.

How to protect yourself from cryptojacking?

Together with the development of the cryptosphere, the emergence of new altcoins and the improvement of methods for mining digital assets, the so-called illegal mining has appeared, which is also called cryptojacking. We are going to tell you what you need to know about this phenomenon.

Malicious mining, illegal mining, cryptojacking - any of these terms can be used to designate a recently emerged online threat that poses a danger to electronic devices of ordinary users. This is an introduction into other people's devices: laptops, computers, mobile phones in order to use their computing power for hidden cryptocurrency mining.

This phenomenon has become relevant for miners who are not burdened by moral principles and who do not want to spend significant amounts to mine cryptocurrencies. Using other people's power, "illegal miners" make a profit, and also significantly save their financial resources, while unsuspecting ordinary users face problems such as reduced performance of their devices, increased electricity bills, and sometimes a significant reduction in the time operation of gadgets.

How cryptojacking works
In order for an attacker to start using a PC for shadow mining, the device must first be hacked and a special program for cryptojacking installed on it. To do this, cybercriminals usually use the following methods:

• Hacking IT infrastructure.
  At the same time, the program for illegal mining Cryptomining script is loaded and runs the executable file in the IT infrastructure.
• Downloading malware.
  The malicious script can be embedded in ads, outdated WordPress plugins. When a user opens an Internet resource with an "appropriate surprise", the code for illegal mining is automatically downloaded to the user's PC.
• Operate through access to cloud services.
  In this case, hackers are looking for access to user clouds through API keys.

Cryptojacking can affect not only laptops and desktop computers, but also smartphones. And, despite the low power of a single mobile device, the latter are of interest to fraudsters, since the computing power of several devices can be used simultaneously.

The spread of cryptojacking
For the first time, such illegal activity was discussed in 2017. At this time, the Coinhive organization published scripts for cryptojacking. Site owners used this code as an alternative to show ads on their site. Working with this code made it possible for cybercriminals to use the computer resources of site visitors, which reduced their costs of mining cryptocurrency and significantly increased profits. Despite the fact that the published code was closed in 2019, illegal miners have assessed the development prospects and continue to improve the relevant trends, which gives reason to talk about the scale of the problem.

The danger of cryptojacking
Despite the fact that the purpose of cryptojackers is to make money on cryptocurrency, a user who is not close to the concept of electronic money can also suffer from their activity.

Since cryptojackers need free enormous computing power, most often they can even attack not a home PC, but a company network.

According to statistics, the issue of the danger of cryptojacking is especially relevant for small and medium-sized businesses. Large companies can also be subject to similar attacks, but to a much lesser extent, usually due to increased vigilance in relation to the security of office PCs.

The consequences of the actions of crypto crooks, against whomever they are directed, are manifested in a decrease in the speed of the PC and a decrease in performance, an increase in electricity bills, as well as in the early wear of equipment.

How to protect yourself from cryptojacking
Meanwhile, to protect yourself from cryptojacking, you need to follow a few simple recommendations:

• Use a robust cybersecurity program. If you install a truly effective option, you can protect your PC from most malware, including cryptojacking.
• Use browser extensions designed to block malicious activity. Popular browsers also install specialized programs that block cryptojacking activity.
• Use ad blockers. This method also allows you to detect and block cryptojacking code.
• Block pages that use cryptojacking scripts. In other words, before visiting each Internet resource, you need to check whether it is on the list of safe or allowed sites.
• Follow the trends in the sphere of shadow mining. Cybercriminals are constantly working on new ways to inject code for illegal cryptocurrency mining using other people's devices. In this regard, you can also detect cryptojacking on the network if you constantly monitor possible cybersecurity threats.

We would like to note as a separate item the advice on ensuring the cybersecurity of mobile gadgets: it is recommended to download new applications to phones exclusively from the Play Market if the smartphone uses the Android system or the App Store on the iPhone.

Conclusion:
While cryptojacking may look like a relatively harmless scam, this illegal activity of stealing computing power from other people's gadgets reduces both the performance of devices and their overall lifespan. Therefore, it is always advisable to take care of a reliable method of protecting the cybersecurity of gadgets.

Alternatives to bitcoin: why should one learn about them?

The most popular and expensive crypto coin today is Bitcoin, which became the first project of its kind. After some time, wishing to repeat its success, cryptographers began to develop alternative projects based on unique blockchain networks, independent of the first payment system.

Such developments are called alternative coins or, for short, altcoins. Thus, altcoins are the general name for unique payment networks in the cryptosphere that are not related to bitcoin.

Formally, their rate does not depend on the first cryptocurrency, however, the less promoted a new project is, the more bitcoin affects its volatility. Although in general, it should be mentioned that any crypto assets are highly volatile and bitcoin can have an indirect impact on the formation of the rate of any of the alternative crypto.

Reasons for the appearance of altcoins

Having defined what altcoins are, let's consider the reasons why they appeared.

The appearance of altcoins was due to the need to expand the technical financial capabilities of bitcoin, as well as the intention to promote cryptocurrency beyond the boundaries of one sphere. This global goal can be identified in the following paragraphs:

• Increasing the speed of transactions. To achieve the corresponding result, algorithms different from those used with the first cryptocurrency were introduced. Work was underway to expand the size of blocks in the chain, since the experience of bitcoin showed low scalability, which slowed down the work with a large number of participants.
• Increasing the level of anonymity. Despite the fact that the creators of bitcoin made the network anonymous by applying certain encryption methods, the developers of some altcoins went even further, significantly improving this characteristic on their projects.
• Simplification of mining. To mine bitcoin, more and more costs, efforts and time are constantly required. With regard to altcoins, continuous work is underway to make mining easier, more accessible and more profitable.
• Functional expansion. The purpose of bitcoin, for which it was created, is to be used as a means of payment. Each new project in the cryptosphere, which belongs to the group of altcoins, is endowed with more and more new features, due to which the functionality is increased.
• Lots of investment options available. An increase in the number of projects in the cryptosphere makes it possible to diversify the investment portfolio, and, accordingly, the opportunity to reduce risks.

Altcoins: features

In addition, it should be noted that some of the positive features of altcoins attract not only large investors, but also ordinary users.

These features include:

• convenience and accessibility;
• good liquidity;
• high transaction speed;
• stable access to financial instruments;
• high level of confidentiality;
• inexpensive mining equipment.

Alternative coins have received such characteristics, due to the improved program code.

Bitcoin fans believe that there is no need for altcoins and that such projects will inevitably fail. However, this opinion is erroneous, since it is due to new cryptocurrencies that the characteristics of digital money improve and the whole sphere develops.

Types of altcoins

The classification of altcoins depends on hashing algorithms and how the network is protected. At the moment, blockchain engineers have developed many options, including SHA-256; Ethash; Scrypt; Equihash; CryptoNight and others.

So, SHA-256 is considered one of the best hashing algorithms. Most of the altcoins are created on it.

In accordance with the second feature, alternative coins are distinguished using Proof-of-Work (PoW) and Proof-of-Stake (PoS).

The proof of ownership (PoS) algorithm delegates to validators the authority to validate transactions and create new blocks. To become one, you need to have a certain number of network tokens in your wallet and install a special program on your PC.

Proof-of-Work (PoW) is a proof-of-work algorithm. It is based on accounting for the time that the user will spend solving the task proposed by the system.

In addition, there is the following classification of altcoins, according to which they distinguish:

• Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies connected to other popular assets, such as the euro or the dollar. Such a relation allows to talk about a decrease in the volatility of the stablecoin exchange rate.
• Security tokens. They are a form of investment contract that allows you to participate in the management of a certain organization and count on profit.
• Service tokens. Such coins can be used as a means of accessing a web service, as well as to perform certain tasks provided by a particular platform. By the way, IQN also belongs to this type of tokens. It allows you to monetize your gaming achievements.

Sometimes the so-called “comic” altcoins or meme coins are included in a separate category. Examples of such assets are Dogecoin, dedicated to a dog, Potatocoin, dedicated to potatoes, etc. Moreover, even such coins with a humorous character, under certain circumstances, can get into the top of the most popular cryptoassets.

Altcoins: advantages and disadvantages

Created as a perfect version of bitcoin, altcoins have received several undeniable advantages. For example:

• Low entry threshold. The cost of altcoins is much less than the first cryptocurrency, so it is not necessary to be rich for the corresponding investments.
• Possibility of quick earnings. In one trading day, any alternative token can add 50%, 100%, and 200% in price.

Like any financial instrument, altcoins have certain disadvantages:

• Volatility mentioned earlier. The rate of each alternative token can not only soar up to 500 positions, but also drop at lightning speed. Therefore, you need to be careful and consider options for protecting against possible losses. Among them may be an analysis of the situation in accordance with current news, as well as diversification of the investment portfolio.
• The inability to withdraw fiat money on certain exchanges. In this case, if the user has a desire to exchange altcoins for cash, they will first have to exchange them for bitcoins, and then for the desired currency, which, in turn, means additional commissions.

Earnings on altcoins: 4 steps for a good choice

The variety of altcoins that exists today can make any potential investor confused. To choose a promising currency, we offer 4 steps for a successful choice:

• Studying the goals of creation and technical parameters according to WhitePaper and the Roadmap of the project of interest.
  reputation of the founders.
• Liquidity of the coin on the exchange.
• Feedback from users and experts.

Conclusion:
Altcoins can rightfully be called the next stage of evolution in the world of crypto assets. In addition, this is a worthy investment option with a thorough approach to choice.

Indispensable guide in the world of games: the IQeon team acquaints the IQGamm project to the users

The IQeon ecosystem is a European startup that develops modern technological products. The team is creating a series of products for the convenience of users, including IQGamm gaming portal, which can become an excellent assistant for planning gaming leisure time.

Here you will find:

• Reviews of the most interesting games and the latest news about them.
• Reviews on the coolest cartoons and films, sensational premieres. IQGamm will help you decide what is worth your attention.
• Analytical articles on game mechanics, due to which you will know everything about the technologies of interesting games.

Do you want to always have a cool "assistant" for planning your leisure time? Visit the IQGamm.com website, subscribe to our communities on VKontakte or other social networks and choose the best in the world of games and movies!

IQeon is summing up the results of January!

IQeon is summing up the results of January. Read further to learn what  has happened in the previous month.

We decided not to remain just a gaming platform with the ability to monetize gaming achievements, but turned to other areas of the industry.

Now the IQeon ecosystem includes a number of projects, both gaming and financial. We will tell about each of them in more detailed way very soon!

IQeon and HitBTC exchange platform become partners

Continuing to establish mutually beneficial connections in the crypto space, we introduced a new partner of IQeon – the HitBTC exchange.

HitBTC is one of the largest spot trading markets with 800 trading pairs and over 500 instruments including BTC, Ethereum, EOS, Litecoin, Tron, and of course IQN. The platform features margin and futures trading and all the tools necessary for professionals.

Additionally to trading in IQN/USDT pair, all the token holders can now stake IQN with an income of 5% per annum! Rewards are calculated daily from the minimum account balance and paid on a weekly basis.

Staking is an easy way to make passive income

IQeon experts told about the features of a new trend in the crypto market, which is called “mining without the hassle”. It's about storing cryptocurrencies and charging interest for it.

Multiple advantages and accessibility for a wide range of users, as well as the presented classification, make it possible to speak about the prospects of the considered trend.

What is the future of the gaming industry?

Investors have been fortunate to see the gaming industry grow over the years. The pandemic has only accelerated the overall development of the gameplay and added new features to it. IQeon experts spoke about the achievement of virtual reality, the role of blockchain in the modern world and, in general, what the future holds for the gaming industry.

Cryptocurrency options
Today, crypto options have not yet gained absolute popularity among traders, while the format is considered to be promising. The possibilities of crypto options in the game with price changes are noted, despite the potential difficulties in perception by novice players. IQeon experts have figured out the peculiarities of such trading.

Short Cryptocurrency

In the investment market, traders choose different strategies for making money, but in any case, their desire comes down to the opportunity to make a profit. In the case of, for example, a protracted “bear market”, traders, hoping to be in the black, begin to “short” their positions. IQeon experts tell about shorting in the sphere of cryptocurrencies and its features.

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IQeon and HitBTC exchange platform become partners

Dear friends, we continue to establish mutually beneficial relations in the crypto industry and would like to introduce a new partner of IQeon - the HitBTC exchange.

HitBTC is one of the largest spot trading markets with 800 trading pairs and over 500 instruments including BTC, Ethereum, EOS, Litecoin, Tron, and of course IQN. The platform features margin and futures trading and all the tools necessary for professionals.

Additionally to trading in IQN/USDT pair, all the token holders can now stake IQN with an income of 5% per annum! Rewards are calculated daily from the minimum account balance and paid on a weekly basis.

This cooperation provides users with new convenient opportunities for exchanging digital assets and simultaneously receiving passive income. The IQeon team is happy to join forces with the Hitbtc platform for a fruitful collaboration!

Stake IQN on Hitbtc: https://hitbtc.com/staking

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Disclaimer: IQeon.io employees are not representatives of organizations mentioned in this and other materials as well as in publications in other information channels. Before further interaction with the mentioned services we strongly recommend you to read Terms&Conditions.

“Shorts in the game for a fall” - how to make money on falling quotes of cryptoassets?

In the investment market, market participants choose different strategies for earning money, but in general, their desire comes down to the opportunity to make a profit. In the case of, for example, a protracted “bear market”, traders, hoping to gain profit, begin to “short” their positions.

The word short itself comes from the English term with a similar sound “short” and means “short. Already in the word itself lies the essence of the strategy, which can be described as the desire to make the fastest possible transactions. That is, shorting is a strategy of a market participant who seeks to sell an asset as quickly as possible at the current price before the predicted decline in quotations in order to capitalize on the price difference.

Let us consider in more detail the features of this strategy and the principle of its operation on the cryptocurrency exchange.

What is shorting on a cryptocurrency exchange

The shorting strategy, in other words, the game for a fall, is as follows: a trader, confident that the asset he is going to trade will fall in price, opens a short (short) position and promptly concludes a deal to sell it at the current value.

The concept of shorting, which originated on stock exchanges, over time began to be applied also in other areas, including in the field of cryptocurrencies. So, shorting on the cryptocurrency exchange just means opening short positions in anticipation of a decline in the quotes of a certain asset. This means submitting an order to sell an asset borrowed from a broker or exchange. After the transaction, the debts are repaid, and the amount remaining in the trader's account is his profit.

It is worth noting that this strategy, often called “bearish”, has become very popular when working with crypto.

Short in crypto: conditions

The implementation of the strategy under consideration implies the presence of some difficulties when opening regular and successful short orders. So, this requires the ability to analyze the market and the ability to make accurate forecasts.

In addition, to avoid pressure from experienced players, it is recommended to avoid entering the market in the first and last hours of trading sessions and not to sell at the top of the rally.

Also, the following conditions are necessary for the “bearing game”:

• The presence of a certain volatility of the asset (trend, stable price change in a certain direction or flat, price fluctuations in a less stable range).
• High liquidity of the used cryptocurrency.
• Analysis of price changes for a certain period.
• Understanding the risk and possibility of losing a deposit.

How to short cryptocurrency

It is advisable to set short positions for bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies only after studying the basics of trading and a thorough analysis of the selected asset. The main mistake of beginners is an attempt to trade based on intuition and luck. Meanwhile, given the volatility of most crypto assets, this approach is more than reckless. Only after careful preparation and studying at least the basics of trading, you may pass directly to trading.

The first of its stages is the search for suitable sites. A trader needs an exchange that offers trading with leverage. With the availability of exclusively spot trading on the site, there will be no possibility of earning on falling quotes.

Next comes the stage of creating an account and passing verification (identity verification).

The next step is to make a deposit and wait for the funds to be credited.

After that, there is a choice of a margin trading section, an asset of interest, as well as a market analysis.

Only after all this, an application for the sale of the asset is sent. It all ends with the expectation of a predicted fall in quotes and the closing of a deal with profit taking.

In general, the secret of successful shorting is the ability to choose the right moment to close the trade, as well as the ability of the trader to remain calm at all stages.

Cryptocurrency short trading: possible risks

When deciding to go short, a market participant should take into account the following features:

• Crypto assets are highly volatile and their price can change at any time. Even the most experienced traders are not immune from this.
• Each exchange has its own list of assets available for shorting (provided that the platform is not engaged in spot trading, as already noted previously).
• Short trades should be calculated taking into account the trading and margin commissions. Otherwise, you can go into the red even in the case of successful operations.

It is also important to remember that there is practically no limit to losses when trading short positions, which is why it is so important to be calm and careful when trading short, especially when using leverage. On many exchanges, for example, on Binance, before starting work, it is proposed to pass a special test on the knowledge of the features of margin trading to make sure that the user understands the possible risks of using leverage.

The following pieces of advice may also help to reduce possible risks partially:

• Diversify your investments.
• Make sure your personal exchange account is safe.
• Do not use illiquid assets for trading.

Conclusion:
Thus, shorting is a strategy where both possible profit and possible losses are almost limitless. At the same time, in general, trading both in short positions and in long positions is a full-fledged component of the general skill of a trader.

Promising instruments in the world of digital assets: what are cryptocurrency options?

Integrating with the traditional financial market, the cryptocurrency market is developing and becoming more and more popular, adopting the tools of the first one, including futures and options.

Nowadays, cryptocurrency options have not yet gained absolute popularity among traders, though,while experts consider this format to be promising.They also note the possibilities of crypto options in the game with price changes, despite the potential difficulties in perception by the market players that can be called as  newcomers. The very concept of cryptocurrency options means the right to sell or buy cryptocurrencies acquired for a certain amount of remuneration at a predetermined price at a certain point in time and within a certain period without obligation.

It is possible to conduct profitable activities of two types using cryptocurrency options: to make a profit from the growth of an asset or income from a fall in its quote. Let us consider in more detail the above mentioned one, as well as other features of cryptocurrency options.

How do options on bitcoin and other cryptoassets work

Despite the fact that the concept of an option is taken from the traditional financial market, its principle of working with crypto assets will be different. So, in the first case, the behavior of the quote is predicted and the best situation is calculated, in which closing a position will be identical to obtaining a significant profit.

In turn, the subject of the option is valid only for a specific time period specified in the contract. The underlying price of an asset is fixed. And the investor can only hope that the quote of the selected crypto will increase or decrease (depending on which trading strategy was chosen initially), and within the period specified in the contract.

Types of Cryptocurrency Options

As it has already been mentioned, profit from cryptocurrency options can be received in two cases: from the growth or, conversely, from the fall of the asset quote. Considering two possible trading strategies, the following types of crypto options are distinguished:

• Put option. Such an agreement is concluded by a trader who predicts a fall in the price of an asset. If his calculations are correct, after expiration he makes a profit that exceeds the possible dividends from transactions in the spot market.
• Call option. Such an agreement is concluded when the trader is confident in the growth of the asset price.

In addition, there is another classification: depending on the terms of the contract. In accordance with it, options are distinguished:

• European or classic one, which is executed strictly on the last day of the validity period.
• Bermuda, which provides for the right to early termination of the contract. This type of agreement is used extremely rarely with cryptoassets.
• American. The agreement can be executed at any time during the entire term of the contract.

Cryptocurrency options trading: advantages and disadvantages

As it has been mentioned earlier, some experts consider options for cryptocurrencies to be quite a promising financial instrument. This statement is based on the benefits of trading options on crypto assets, which include:

• Resistance to short-term volatility (it is important for a trader to predict the price correctly only at the time of expiration), you can ignore quote fluctuations during the rest of the period.
• Relatively low risk, with unlimited income prospects. In other words, in case of failure, the trader's losses are limited to the premium, and in case of success, there is no income threshold.
• Availability of leveraged derivatives on most exchanges.

At the same time, cryptocurrency options have some disadvantages. For example:

• They are difficult to understand for beginners,
• there is limited choice of platforms for them,
• there is low liquidity of individual assets,
• there is increased risk for the seller. A hypothetical significant growth, or vice versa, a fall in a crypto asset specified in the contract, can bring a significant loss to the seller, which is not covered even by the fixed premium received by him.

Earnings on cryptocurrency options: possible trading strategies

There is no universal technique with 100% protection against possible risk. There are four main approaches used to make money on cryptooptions:

• Long call. Buying a call option when predicting the growth of quotations.
• Long put. Buying a put option in the presence of a forecast for a fall in assets.
• Short call. The strategy of placing a call option. Calculation of the premium in case of correct forecasts of price growth.
• Short put. Put option placement tactics. Calculation of the premium in case of correct forecasts about the fall in prices.

It is also necessary to highlight the combined options, such as:

• Strandle. Using this approach, the trader opens two positions with oppositely directed contracts. Thus, it remains possible to earn on the volatility of the coin, and the direction of the price change will not be fundamental.
• Strangle. A similar concept, which differs from the previous one only in the strike price (a barrier against which the fall or rise in the price of the underlying asset is determined).
• A protective put is the purchase of a put option on an available asset.
• A secured call is when an investor sells an option on the underlying asset at his disposal, in the expectation that the renumeration will cover possible risks.

Conclusion:

Cryptocurrency options are a difficult but potentially highly profitable option with the ability to hedge risks and resistance to sudden bursts of volatility.

IQeon conquers new horizons: transformation from a gaming platform into a fintech is a large-scale and serious project.

Dear friends! We are pleased to announce the large-scale work done to improve the project. Now we have turned from a gaming project into a fintech one working in both gaming and financial areas.

We decided not to remain just a gaming platform with the ability to monetize gaming achievements, but turned to other areas of the industry.

Now the IQeon ecosystem includes a catalog of games for every taste iQ Clash, a guide with news, reviews and analysis of games IQGamm, the IQeon gaming platform itself (improved and updated), but even that's not all.

You, our users, have frequently asked questions about the value of our assets, where to store them and how to exchange them securely. For your convenience and secure transactions, the team has also developed IQN Wallet (a wallet for storing and making transactions with crypto and other electronic money), IQEX.io crypto exchanger, which presents both digital and fiat assets, and even IQEX.pro (cryptocurrency gateway for making payments in digital currency).

We will acquaint you with each of our developments in more detail soon!

Subscribe to the  IQeon Telegram to follow the news and not miss out on interesting and important information!

An easy passive way to earn: how to get income from staking?

The opportunity to mine, in other words, to mine cryptocurrency seems attractive to you, but the prospect of buying equipment for it does not inspire at all? If you answered yes to both parts of the question, staking is exactly what you need.

This term means the prospect of passive income by storing crypto coins.

Namely, in order to earn money by storing coins in your crypto wallet, you need to choose an algorithm in the blockchain called Proof-of-Stake (PoS), which means proof of ownership.

Interest for storage depends on the type of coin and the period of its retention.

In turn, the accrual of interest inspires more and more users to stake, which ensures the smooth operation of the blockchain.

It is also important that PoS is one of the methods to protect the blockchain from interference and placement of false data. Let's take a closer look at the stacking features.

Cryptocurrency staking: differences from mining

Staking is rightfully considered a full-fledged way to make money on cryptocurrency, a worthy alternative to mining. Let's see what are the differences between them.

Traditional cryptocurrency mining is provided based on the Proof-of-Work (PoW) algorithm. Miners, as the participants in the process are called, create new blocks in the chain, making the necessary calculations and finding a secret combination of characters. At the same time, it is worth noting the impossibility of supporting the computing power required for these actions by standard PCs. This forces miners to buy expensive equipment that is designed specifically for such purposes. ASICs are an example of this technique.

The Proof-of-Stake algorithm allows users to avoid unnecessary expenses, since in order to receive passive income from staking, it is enough just to keep the cryptocurrency in the wallet and not use it. The number of coins on the account can be accumulated: the more coins you have in storage, the higher the percentage will be.

The absence of the need to purchase powerful equipment, as well as the low cost of many cryptocoins, makes staking accessible to a wide range of users with different income levels. Although there are special projects with a high entry threshold.

Cryptocurrency staking: types

Staking is often compared to a bank deposit, since the principles of these types of passive income are identical. However, like each bank, each blockchain system may have its own conditions and features of work. In this regard, there are several types of staking, namely:

• fixed;
• perpetual;
• Defi.

Fixed staking is a kind of analogy for an irrevocable deposit. In this case, the user places funds for a certain period, until the end of which it will be impossible to pick up coins or trade them. The interest rate on it is higher than when placed under other conditions. The user chooses the term himself, in accordance with personal preferences.

Perpetual staking is the storage of crypto coins, in which no end date is indicated. In this case, the user can pick them up when he needs to. Interest is accrued during the entire period of storage of coins. The payments themselves are made about once a month. This option is suitable for those who are not used to a long freeze of their assets.

Defi staking is a passive income option using decentralized finance. The latter refers to services running on the blockchain, which may have the functions of lending, insurance, forecasting, etc.

Smart contracts that automatically enforce deals are the backbone of Defi projects. The main feature of this type of staking is that the user does not need to puzzle over the choice of assets, because the system itself will choose a profitable project.

The interest in this case is high, however, the entry threshold when working with Defi is also quite high.

Staking tokens: minimizing risks

Considering the concept of staking, it is impossible not to take into account the potential risks of this activity. First of all, you need to take care of choosing a suitable crypto platform with a good reputation, a security system, user verification and multilingual technical support. Then the main possible risk will be only the high volatility of cryptocurrencies and the possibility of depreciation of frozen assets. However, in this case, there is a way to protect yourself from hypothetical losses by choosing to stake stablecoins.

Stablecoins are tokens with an advanced stabilization mechanism that allows you to maintain the value at a certain level even in the event of a depreciation of the coin.

Stakers who want to minimize risk also prefer to freeze well-known cryptocurrencies that are less likely to fall in price. There is another, more risky strategy: individual crypto enthusiasts buy little-known tokens with the expectation that the coin can significantly increase in price after listing on the exchange. In this case, the yield can be very significant. But at the same time, this may not happen.

Taking into consideration all the facts mentioned above, it is necessary to choose coins for staking very carefully.

Staking: advantages and disadvantages

Like any method of earning income, staking has its pros and cons. Let's start with the positive.

The main benefits of staking are:

• ease of passive income,
• algorithm security,
• minimum expenses
• lack of geo-referencing,
• low entry threshold amounts,
• income guarantee,
• a large selection of venues,
• environmental friendliness.

Among the disadvantages the following ones can be mentioned:

• dependence of income on the rate of cryptocurrencies,
• inability to use staking assets,
• difficulty in forecasting,
• the threat of centralization.

How to choose a coin to stake

The importance of choosing a coin for staking is obvious, since, as mentioned earlier, the profitability of the user depends on the rate of the selected token. Popular coins are more reliable, but their profitability is moderate. Unknown coins have a high potential return, but also a corresponding risk. Everyone determines for himself the acceptable degree of risk.

Among the popular assets among stackers are EOS, TRON, Polkadot and some others. In addition, these tokens are designated by experts as promising for the current year.

Conclusion

Staking is quite rightly called the new trend of the crypto market. With multiple advantages, in particular, the need for lower costs compared to mining, this method of obtaining passive income is available to a wide range of users.

IQeon is summing up the results of 2021!

IQeon is summing up the results of 2021. We name the brightest events in IQeon during this period.

Since the beginning of the previous year, the world community has learned to cope with numerous difficulties. The coronavirus pandemic and other peculiarities of the time are now being overcome, due to cooperation and the search for non-standard solutions for growth and development.

IQeon is not an exception. As earlier, we worked to improve the platform.

Intensive work on many projects, exciting contests and inspiring collaborations - these are all IQeon trends of the outgoing year.

Let’s refresh how it was.

Development of the PvP platform IQeon.com

The platform itself has also been developed and improved throughout 2021.In particular,  a lot of optimization work has been done: 

• the quality of transactions that provide input / output of the IQN asset was improved,
• user cabinet design and navigation of profile sections was changed to become more convenient and pleasant for our users,
• SEO-optimization of the content on the resource was carried out, which allowed the site to rank better in the search results,
• The loading speed of games has been increased and the gameplay screenshots of the products have been updated.
• The IQeon team also paid attention to the work on security: now data storage in the system has become even more reliable.

We do not stop there and continue to work every day to optimize the platform, improve its multilingualism and design in order to make the user experience as pleasant as possible.

Exciting contests

The year 2021 should also be noted as a time of exciting contests. Again and again we encouraged the most active, erudite and creative!

So, the “Player of the Month” competition has lasted for 10 months, in which gamers received the prize for the maximum number of victories in matches. For the entire time of the competition, 27 platform users got into the leaderboard of the best gamers and were awarded  with bonus IQN. The total prize fund was 162 IQN!

The “Marathon of Games” competition was also exciting. To receive the prize in the contest with a fund of 900 IQN, participants had to compete daily in PvP matches during the 21 days of the marathon, indicated on the interactive IQeon map.

About 550 participants showed their talent in the gaming battle. Only the most active of them received the prize: those who kept the distance during at least one 7-day stage of the “Games Marathon”!

IQeon project and EXMO exchange extended their joint competition! In accordance with its terms, new verified users of the exchange received 75% cashback at the Taker rate and 100% at the Maker rate for all destinations available on EXMO during the week!

Five lucky IQN buyers, chosen at random, received $ 20 each for their personal crypto wallets in a competition from IQEX.io.

Finally, our competition for intellectuals also deserves attention.

According to its terms, the participants had to be subscribed to our Telegram channel, answer the questions published there every 2 days, and collect tickets, credited both for activity and for creativity of the answers given. 3 participants with the most tickets collected in two weeks received 30, 20 and 10 IQN, respectively.

Our team tries to encourage users not only in large-scale contests. Thus, subscribers of our social networks can receive IQN for helping the community moderators.

In 2022, many new exciting activities, where everyone can compete for bonus IQN will also await the users!

Building and strengthening partnerships

In 2021, the IQeon project has significantly expanded its influence in the information space. We have joined our efforts with the teams of such dynamically developing resources as Bitcoin-Trading, Blockchaingames.fun, Liquidary. Due to new partnerships, thousands of people will be able to learn more about the IQeon.com PvP platform, its functionality, the benefits it brings to gamers, as well as the potential of blockchain technology.

Participation in international conferences

Constant self-development and the ability to adopt new useful experience are very important for us, so the IQeon team participated actively in international conferences dedicated to blockchain, cryptocurrencies and the fintech industry in general, which, due to the coronavirus pandemic and for the convenience of all participants, were transferred to online format.

For example, from September 29 to October 2, 2021, a large-scale online event #Playful: A NFT & DeFi Summit was held, among the participants of which was the CMO of the IQeon project Hanna Lemiasheuskaya. Within the framework of the summit, topical issues of cryptoeconomics were discussed, participants listened to the presentations “Cryptocurrency and the IRS: facts that no one knew about taxes”, “What is the relationship between NFT artists and the environment”, “The state of cryptocurrency regulation”, “Surviving in the DeFi world: flash -credits and economic attacks ”, etc.

IQeon also did not miss the opportunity to take part in one of the largest gaming events of 2021, the Hyper Games Conference. As noted by Denys Havrylenko, Director of Information Security (CISO) of the IQeon project, who represented it at the event, such conferences help to gain a deeper understanding of market trends, exchange knowledge and opinions with international experts, expand the network of contacts, and also get a maximum of specialized insights.

IQN digital asset

For the currency of our gaming platform, the outgoing year 2021 has also been very fruitful. IQN has been added to the list of the portal for monitoring digital assets Livecoinwatch.

Livecoinwatch is an analytical online platform with 9657 coins and 314 exchanges. It contains graphs of changes in the value of currencies, information on capitalization, ratings of the popularity of coins and tokens, a list of exchanges - that is, everything that is needed for analysis before investing and trading. Thus, due to the listing, IQN holders received more convenient tools for monitoring a digital asset.

In addition, IQN has become available on one of the fastest growing digital asset exchange platforms - IQEX.io. It can be exchanged in pairs with seven popular currencies: BTC, ETH, USDT, TRX, as well as transferred directly to dollars, rubles and euros.

CoinMarketLeague, an aggregator site for popular crypto projects, where users can leave their reactions, also added the IQN gaming asset to its listing. On its page, users can find technical information about the IQN, follow course changes in real time and find out which exchanges and wallets support the crypto asset.

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Summing up the results of the outgoing year, we are proud to declare that 2021 has become very productive and successful for our team. The challenges of the modern era have contributed to the further development of the product and its adaptation to market requirements.

We are grateful to the IQeon community and partner companies for the support, which is incredibly important to us. We are confident that 2022 will bring even more significant achievements. With your help, the IQeon ecosystem will become even stronger!

We congratulate everyone with the upcoming year 2022! We wish you health, great success and all the best in the coming year!

IQeon is summing up the results of December!

IQeon sums up the results of December. Read further to learn what has happened in the previous month.

The start of IQeon Intellectual Competition

The IQeon team announced the start of a new intellectual competition! Think, be active and get a deserved reward!

We continue to encourage those who, like us, care about intellectual development.

Every 2 days in the IQeon Telegram channel, users are waiting for a question to which one or more interesting answers must be left, thus demonstrating their ability to think.

The IQeon team selects the 10 most interesting answers for which tickets will be awarded.

Tickets are counted every two weeks and rewards are expected! The player with the most tickets gets 30 IQN, the second – 20 IQN, the third – 10 IQN.
 
Game month before the holidays

The week of Christmas holidays  has already begun, the New Year is very soon, and we know that at such a time we want to plunge into the atmosphere of celebration. Therefore, in December at IQeon we are working hard on ambitious projects for the next year, and in our social networks  we tell you more about the games that you can play on the platform.

Today you have the opportunity to feel like a horror hero in the Survival Shooter game, overcome all obstacles with the Dashy Cube, become the best in the arcade with the original  approach Spin Breakout or score maximum points in a unique game with a special effect of the curved world Curvy Path. On our platform, everyone can find options according to his or her taste.

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Stay up to date with the main events in the life of the project - follow the news on the website and in the official Telegram channel.

IQeon announces a competition for the smartest: think creatively and get a reward!

Dear friends! The IQeon team is pleased to announce the start of a new intellectual competition! Think, be active and get a deserved reward!

We continue to encourage those who, like us, care about their intellectual development. The reward for activity combined with creativity is getting bigger and bigger!

Now every 2 days on the IQeon Telegram channel you will have a question waiting for you, to which you need to leave one or several interesting answers, thus demonstrating your ability to think.

The IQeon team will select the 10 most interesting answers for which tickets will be credited. You will learn that you have received them from the corresponding notification.

Attention! Tickets for one question will be credited for exactly 2 days, until the next question appears.

Every 2 weeks we will summarize the results, identifying the most active and creative of you, in accordance with the number of tickets collected over the past period.

The three leaders who will gain the most  tickets in 2 weeks will receive a deserved reward:

• The intellectual who will occupy 1st place will get 30 IQN;
• Second participant - 20 IQN;
• Bronze medalist - 10 IQN.

Conditions for participation in the competition

• Subscribe to our Telegram channel, if suddenly you have not already done so.
• Answer questions posted there, which will be updated every 2 days.
• Collect tickets.
• Wait for the results.

The total number of tickets you received can be checked in the "Balance" section, which is the link in the message that you will receive when they are credited.

Develop your abilities with us and be active!
Are you ready for the challenge?