Crypto Basics

All you need to know about the basics of cryptocurrency in one place. Learn how Bitcoin, blockchain and altcoins work, how to actually use them, and why it matters to you.
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What Are Cross-Chain Bridges?
What exactly are cross-chain bridges, how do they work and why are blockchain bridges needed in the crypto industry? Find out below.
By Andrey Sergeenkov
1yr ago
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Last Week on Crypto Twitter: Funds Not Safu
Crypto Twitter had a quieter week, with only one hack, one alleged scandal and some new protocol releases to comment on.
By Ivan Cryptoslav
1yr ago
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What Are Soulbound Tokens (SBT)?
Soulbound tokens could unlock a host of non-financial use cases for web3 applications.
By Ivan Cryptoslav
1yr ago
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The State of Crypto in the EU — A Special Report on Regulation, CBDCs and Crypto Taxes
In this special report, CoinMarketCap Academy venture to the European Union — taking a look at which nations are most crypto-friendly, how EU regulations affect cryptocurrencies and more.
By Ivan Cryptoslav
1yr ago
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The Evolution of Decentralized Exchanges
While today’s DEXes are largely feature-packed and intuitive to users, things have come a long way since their early days. In this article, we look at how the DEX landscape has evolved.
By Daniel Phillips
1yr ago
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A Review of Popping the Crypto Bubble: Market Manias, Phony Populism and Technosolutionism
Today, our opinion section reviews a popular book written by a die-hard crypto hater to see whether the points made by the writer are valid.
By Ivan Cryptoslav
1yr ago
10m
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Last Week on Crypto Twitter: The Circle Of Doom Accelerates
What went viral this week, who yelled at who over the ETH merge, and what Elon Musk is up to.
By Ivan Cryptoslav
1yr ago
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Is DeFi on Bitcoin the Next Hype Wave?
Today, the decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape is brimming with potential. Bitcoin’s DeFi ecosystem is still in its nascent stages of development.
By Daniel Phillips
1yr ago
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What Is Crypto Options Trading?
With crypto options experiencing explosive growth, it is mandatory to learn what crypto options trading is and how this new market works.
By Ivan Cryptoslav
1yr ago
8m
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What Does DYOR Mean?
A term used to encourage fellow crypto investors not to blindly trust any claims, "do your own research" has been overused by shillers recently — how exactly can you DYOR? Find out below.
By Will Kendall
1yr ago
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What Is Fundamental Analysis in Cryptocurrency and Stocks?
Fundamental analysis is a popular investment approach to gauge the intrinsic value of potential investments. If done correctly, it can provide great insights into projects.
By CryptoJelleNL
1yr ago
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Fully Diluted Market Cap — How Emissions Kill Tokens in a Bear Market
Fully diluted market cap is the valuation if all tokens — the maximum supply — are in circulation. But why does this matter, especially in the current bear market?
By Ivan Cryptoslav
1yr ago
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Blockchain Network Effects — the Next Bull Market Driver?
Blockchain network effects — you’ve probably never heard of them, and yet they’re super important for mooning or nuking your coins.
By Ivan Cryptoslav
1yr ago
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The Crypto Disposition Effect: Why You Never Maximize Your Profits or Minimize Your Losses
Ever exited a winning position way too early or held an asset with no chance of recovery? If your answer is yes, you’ve been a victim of the disposition effect.
By Daniel Phillips
1yr ago
5m
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A Look Back in Time: Ethereum
With the Ethereum Merge set to be the most significant upgrade ever — we took a look back at the most notable events in Ethereum's colorful history.
By Will Kendall
1yr ago
18m
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Last Week on Crypto Twitter: NFTs, the Queen and the Merge
Crypto Twitter last week was surprisingly well-behaved. Let’s cover the week’s biggest talking points.
By Ivan Cryptoslav
1yr ago
6m
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What Is Options Trading in Crypto? The Most Important Terms Explained
In today’s article, CMC Academy dives into the basics of options and explains its types.
By CryptoJelleNL
1yr ago
6m
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Crypto Short Squeezes: How They Work and Avoidance Strategies
For some, short squeezes can represent incredible opportunities for profit. But for others, they can be financially ruinous
By Daniel Phillips
1yr ago
6m