Posts by: Link Optimal

eSports History: How it all began

If you think eSports has only been around for a few years, you’re wrong! The cornerstone of video games was already laid in the 50s and with it the competition on PC or console. Only the technological progress at the…

eSports: What They are, How They Work

What Is eSports? ESports turns online gaming into a spectator sport. It mimics the experience of watching a professional sporting event, except instead of watching a physical event, spectators watch video gamers compete against each other. The eSports trend has…

How to grow coriander

All you need to know about sowing, growing and harvesting delicious coriander, in our detailed Grow Guide. Coriander is a staple ingredient in Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Indian and Middle Eastern dishes – leaves, stalks, seeds and all. It’s also used…

Barn’s Coffee partners with the Esports World Cup

The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has officially announced a partnership with coffee brand Barn’s. According to the deal, Barn’s will become the exclusive coffee brand of the Esports World Cup with the brand hosting a booth to provide refreshments…

How different countries implement scholastic esports

Scholastic esports, a general term used to describe competitive gaming in the educational system, has changed significantly over the last few years. The first esports degree was launched in 2018 by UK institution Staffordshire University, with a multitude of universities…

How Money Is Created

We have discussed why and how money, a representation of perceived value, is created in the economy, but another important factor concerning money and the economy is how a country’s central bank (the central bank in the United States is…

How Is Money Measured?

But exactly how much money is out there, and what forms does it take? Economists and investors ask this question to determine whether there is inflation or deflation. Money is separated into three categories so that it is more discernible…

The introduction of banks

Today’s banking system in the West has its roots in the early to mid-Middle Ages. In this time period, three primitive banking professions emerged: Pawnbrokers — They functioned similarly to modern-day pawnshops, offering temporary loans in exchange for personal property.Money-changers…