MazaCoin

In today's world, MazaCoin is a topic that has captured the attention and interest of millions of people around the world. Whether due to its impact on society, its relevance in popular culture or its importance in history, MazaCoin has managed to transcend borders and generations, becoming a topic of discussion and debate in different areas. From its emergence to the present, MazaCoin has left its mark on people's lives, marking a before and after in the way we see the world. In this article, we will explore the different aspects and dimensions of MazaCoin, analyzing its influence in various fields and its role in contemporary society.

MazaCoin
MazaCoin logo
Denominations
CodeMZC
Precision10−8
Development
Original author(s)Payu Harris, AnonymousPirate
White papermazacoin.org/docs/MAZA-whitepaper-2014.pdf
Initial release7 February 2014 (2014-02-07)
Code repositorygithub.com/MazaCoin/maza
Project fork ofZetacoin, Bitcoin
Written inC++
Operating systemWindows, OS X, Linux
Source modelOpen source
LicenseMIT License
Ledger
Timestamping schemeProof-of-work
Block reward250 MAZA (as of September, 3 2021), (halved every 950,000 blocks)
Block time1 minute
Block explorermazacha.in
Website
WebsiteOfficial website Edit this at Wikidata

MazaCoin (Maza, MZC) is a cryptocurrency launched in 2014.

History

MazaCoin was developed by Payu Harris in 2014. MazaCoin was specifically designed for the Oglala Lakota tribe in South Dakota. Some Native Americans adopted the use of MazaCoin to battle the US Government.

In October 2017, a Mashable article on the Oglala Lakota included a video about Harris's efforts to get MazaCoin accepted.

Recognition and use

The currency was adopted by the Lakota Nation in 2014, with half of its supply reserved by the tribe to minimize the price volatility common in cryptocurrencies.

In 2017, The Lakota leadership formally recognized MazaCoin as their national currency, yet this decision encountered skepticism within the community. The concept of digital currencies, heavily reliant on technology such as apps and smartphones, was less accessible to older generations and those without consistent internet access. To counteract this, a system of paper wallets was developed, allowing MazaCoin to be stored and used in a more traditional, physical format. This system allowed tribal members to use MazaCoin in physical form for transactions within the community, converting it back to digital format at the centralized facility.

References

  1. ^ Vigna, Paul (March 7, 2014). "Lakota Indian Promotes New Digital Currency, Mazacoin" – via www.wsj.com.
  2. ^ "He created an indigenous digital currency. The dream is still alive". MIT Technology Review. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
  3. ^ Browning, Lynnley (2014-08-14). "Tribal Bitcoin". Newsweek. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
  4. ^ Jeffries, Adrianne (March 5, 2014). "Native American tribes adopt Bitcoin-like currency, prepare to battle US government". theverge.com. Archived from the original on March 5, 2014. Retrieved September 4, 2017.
  5. ^ Consuji, Bianca; Engel, Evan (18 September 2014). "No Country for Cryptocurrency This man thinks "Bitcoin for Native Americans" can solve tribal poverty. So why won't anyone give him a chance?". Mashable. Retrieved 13 April 2016.
  6. ^ Landry, Alysa. "9 Questions Surrounding MazaCoin, the Lakota CryptoCurrency: Answered". Indian Country Today. Indian Country Today. Archived from the original on 9 October 2016. Retrieved 13 April 2016.
  7. ^ Petronzio, Matt (9 October 2017). "Why Square commissioned this stunning short film about Native American youth". Mashable. Archived from the original on 2017-10-09. Retrieved 2019-01-06.
  8. ^ a b c d e Jeffries, Adrianne (March 5, 2014). "Native American tribes adopt Bitcoin-like currency, prepare to battle US government". The Verge.

Further reading

External links

Wikious
Boobota
Sagapedia