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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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Crypto Basics
Hack vs Scam vs Attack vs Exploit: Understanding the Risks in Crypto and How To Stay Safe
Explore the differences between crypto hacks, scams, attacks and exploits, and learn strategies to safeguard your digital assets. Enhance your crypto security knowledge.
By Andrey Sergeenkov
6mo ago
7m
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Crypto Basics
The First Crypto War
A long time ago in the early days of the internet, a battle over encryption for privacy and freedom online was fought — in what became known as the First Crypto War.
By Ivan Cryptoslav
6mo ago
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What Are Vampire Attacks in Crypto?
A vampire attack takes place when a new project or protocol, usually a fork from an established blockchain project, provides improved incentives or rewards for users compared to the original.
By Daniel Phillips
6mo ago
7m
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Crypto Basics
What Are BRC-20 Tokens? Explaining the Bitcoin Memecoin Hype
"Memecoins" on Bitcoin is probably not what Satoshi Nakamoto envisioned when he released the Bitcoin whitepaper in 2008, but it just might be the mass adoption Bitcoin deserves.
By Ivan Cryptoslav
7mo ago
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Token Swap vs Token Migration
Discover the critical role of token swaps in the crypto ecosystem, and learn the differences between token swaps and migrations in this article.
By Andrey Sergeenkov
7mo ago
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Crypto Basics
What Is an NFT collection?
Explore what NFT collections are and learn more about some of the most popular ones like CryptoPunks, BAYC and more as we dive into their value, variety and impact on the NFT market.
By Andrey Sergeenkov
7mo ago
7m
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Crypto Basics
What Are Multi-Party Computation (MPC) Wallets?
Dive into the world of multi-party computation (MPC) wallets, understand how they work, their benefits, risks, top options, and how to choose the right one for secure crypto storage.
By Ivan Cryptoslav
7mo ago
6m
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Crypto Basics
Address Poisoning Attacks: What They Are and How To Stay Safe
Don't let address poisoning attacks ruin your day! Keep your coins safe from this new sneaky crypto scam!
By Daniel Phillips
7mo ago
5m
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Crypto Basics
What Are Utility NFTs?
A utility NFT is an NFT that, unlike regular NFTs, offers the holder direct and intrinsic value by granting access to specific privileges.
By Ivan Cryptoslav
7mo ago
5m
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Crypto Basics
What Is an NFT Floor Price? A Comprehensive Guide
Floor price is the lowest price an NFT is listed for sale within an NFT collection.
By Andrey Sergeenkov
7mo ago
6m
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Crypto Basics
What Is NFT Sniping?
NFT sniping is the practice of swiftly identifying and purchasing newly listed or undervalued NFTs, typically using bots, before others have the opportunity to buy them
By Andrey Sergeenkov
7mo ago
4m
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Crypto Basics
What Does Sweep the Floor Mean for NFT Trading
Sweeping the floor is a strategy deployed by some NFT traders, where they buy a lot of NFTs at or near the floor price of the collection.
By Andrey Sergeenkov
7mo ago
5m
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Crypto Basics
Satoshi Files: Sergey Nazarov
Sergey Nazarov is an investor and entrepreneur who is best known for founding Chainlink, the decentralized oracle network.
By Will Kendall
7mo ago
7m
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Crypto Basics
Satoshi Files: Paul Le Roux
The former programmer and criminal cartel boss, Paul Calder Le Roux, became a Satoshi Nakamoto suspect in the spring of 2019.
By Will Kendall
7mo ago
17m
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Crypto Basics
Satoshi Files: David Chaum
Known as the "godfather of cryptocurrency," American cryptographer David Chaum has significantly impacted the fields of digital security and privacy.
By Will Kendall
7mo ago
7m
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Crypto Basics
Satoshi Files: Adam Back
Adam Back is a respected and experienced cryptographer who was an early innovator in the blockchain space.
By Will Kendall
7mo ago
7m
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Crypto Basics
Coin vs Token: What Is the Difference?
Coins versus tokens — just two sides of the same crypto coins? Not quite — learn the difference between these two terms.
By Ivan Cryptoslav
7mo ago
6m
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Crypto Basics
Satoshi Files: Martti Malmi
Martti Malmi is a Finnish computer scientist and software developer who helped Satoshi develop Bitcoin during its first two years of operation.
By Will Kendall
7mo ago
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