https://www.123articleonline.com/rss/author/331375/paul-mArticles written by Paul M from 123ArticleOnline.comen-usCopyright (c) 123ArticleOnline.com All rights reserved. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1277944/cryptocurrency-and-blockchain-demystified The subject issue of cryptocurrency and blockchain remain highly controversial. Cryptocurrencies have come to stay and despite the well fact of cryptocurrencies volatility they are still considered a notable form of investment asset. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1281253/why-consider-bitcoin-a-hedge-against-inflation With the headlines on inflation in both advanced and developing economies which can be attributed to the disruption in supply caused by the pandemic. The rise in inflation means lesser purchasing power for the masses, most of whom have turned to cryptocurrencies as a hedge against inflation. But how effective and why are bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies perceived as a hedge against inflation.