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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Does Bitcoin Really Lift the Altcoin Market?
As Bitcoin breaks $41,000 for the first time, should we expect altcoins to follow?
By Werner Vermaak
2yr ago
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Should I Buy Crypto on Webull?
Webull is a crypto exchange that is quickly gaining popularity around the globe. Learn more to see if it's the best exchange for you.
By Kevin Dwyer
2yr ago
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What Are Atomic Swaps?
Atomic swaps may sound like an advanced concept, but they are proving to be incredibly useful for trading cryptocurrencies.
By Werner Vermaak
2yr ago
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Best Crypto Exchanges in Canada
CoinMarketCap breaks down some of the top cryptocurrency exchanges in Canada.
By Kevin Dwyer
2yr ago
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Best Crypto Apps in Australia
CoinMarketCap gives you a rundown of the best cryptocurrency apps available in Australia.
By Kevin Dwyer
2yr ago
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What Is the Best Crypto App in Russia? 
CoinMarketCap takes a look at some of the best cryptocurrency apps in Russia.
By Andrey Sergeenkov
2yr ago
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Cryptocurrency in Australia
In this piece, we break down Australia's overall attitude to cryptocurrencies.
By Kevin Dwyer
2yr ago
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Liquid vs. Illiquid Crypto Markets and Bitcoin
Liquidity is one of the most important factors in trading in cryptocurrencies — so what does it mean when a market is illiquid?
By Werner Vermaak
2yr ago
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Cryptocurrency in Indonesia
In this piece, CoinMarketCap breaks down Indonesia's attitude towards cryptocurrencies.
By Werner Vermaak
2yr ago
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Ethereum’s 2020 Good News to Deliver Bumper 2021?
Ethereum is getting closer and closer to its all-time highs. What does what Ethereum accomplished in 2020 say about its future in 2021?
By Werner Vermaak
2yr ago
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What Are ERC-20 Tokens? Find Out Now as the Decentralized Finance Industry Takes Off
Contributor: an insight into some top tips beginners need to know before getting started trading or using ERC-20 tokens.
By Ethplorer
2yr ago
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Best Crypto Apps in Canada
In our latest guide to crypto in Canada, CoinMarketCap takes a look at some of the best crypto apps in Canada right now.
By Kevin Dwyer
2yr ago
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What Are Mined Coins? 
Mining coins is an integral part of the cryptocurrency space — what does it mean that a coin is mineable, and what's the difference between proof-of-work and proof-of-stake?
By Decentralized Dog
2yr ago
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What Are Crypto Airdrops?
Crypto airdrops are a pretty popular marketing technique — but can you also make money off of them?
By Werner Vermaak
2yr ago
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How to Buy Crypto in Nigeria
CoinMarketCap takes a look at some of the ways that you can buy Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency in Nigeria.
By Werner Vermaak
2yr ago
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What Are Automated Market Makers?
Automated market makers sound more complicated than they actually are — CoinMarketCap breaks down what AMMs are and how they work.
By Andrey Sergeenkov
2yr ago
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What Are Flash Loan Attacks?
Flash loans are becoming a bigger part of DeFi — and along with their increasing popularity comes an increase in flash loan attacks.
By Werner Vermaak
2yr ago
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Ethereum vs Ethereum Classic
Ethereum and Ethereum Classic have very similar names, and a complicated shared history...what sets the two cryptos apart?
By Decentralized Dog
2yr ago
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