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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Who Are Bitcoin Core’s Developers?
Developers work tirelessly to build and maintain bitcoin's open-source network. Find out more about the small army of developers at the heart of Bitcoin Core.
By Andrey Sergeenkov
2yr ago
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Should I Buy Bitcoin?
With the market going up and down, up and down — should you be buying Bitcoin?
By Werner Vermaak
2yr ago
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Bitcoin: The Pros and Cons of Hot and Cold Storage
With the crypto market growing every day, how should you be storing your crypto?
By Decentralized Dog
2yr ago
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Crypto Is Not Anonymous: How Criminals Are Caught on the Blockchain
Bitcoin is not an anonymous way to make payments online — read more to find out why criminals are getting caught with Bitcoin.
By Andrey Sergeenkov
2yr ago
6m
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What Is Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT)?
Blockchain and DLT are often used to mean the same thing — but all DLT is not blockchain. What is distributed ledger technology?
By Werner Vermaak
2yr ago
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How to Identify and Avoid Uniswap Scams
Contributor: Plasma.Finance breaks down some of the things to look out for to avoid crypto scams.
By Ilia Maksimenka
2yr ago
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Cryptocurrency in Singapore 
Learn everything you need to know about how to buy crypto in Singapore.
By Kevin Dwyer
2yr ago
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Practical Applications for the Internet of Things
The Internet of Things (IoT) is poised to quickly reshape our cities and ways of life. Learn some the ways IoT applications and blockchain will disrupt countless industries.
By Kiara Taylor
2yr ago
6m
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Best Crypto Exchanges in Australia
For our users in Australia, CoinMarketCap breaks down the best crypto exchanges in the country.
By Kevin Dwyer
2yr ago
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Should You Buy Crypto on Robinhood?
With the rising interest in buying and trading cryptocurrencies, CoinMarketCap takes a look at one of the more popular crypto and fiat trading platforms: Robinhood.
By Kevin Dwyer
2yr ago
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Crypto’s Great Clubhouse Catharsis
Clubhouse has exploded in popularity in 2021 — why are crypto fans so drawn to this new audio app?
By Werner Vermaak
2yr ago
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Crypto’s Role in Times of Political and Economic Uncertainty
With the world thrown into chaos by a pandemic (among other things) — what role does crypto play in helping out with economic crises?
By Andrey Sergeenkov
2yr ago
4m
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What Is Smart Contract Risk?
Smart contracts themselves are not without risk, even though their name implies that they are "smart" — read more to find out how to mitigate smart contract risk.
By Andrey Sergeenkov
2yr ago
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What Are Privacy Coins?
How private are privacy coins? Are they legal? We answer that, and more, in this privacy coins deep dive.
By Werner Vermaak
2yr ago
11m
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How to Gift Someone Crypto 
Do you really need an excuse to give the gift of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency?
By Decentralized Dog
2yr ago
4m
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How To Invest in Cryptocurrency
Without giving any financial advice, here are some things to keep in mind if you're thinking of investing in any cryptocurrency.
By Werner Vermaak
2yr ago
10m
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What Is a Crypto ETF?
With a new head of the U.S. SEC, is a Bitcoin ETF in our future?
By Werner Vermaak
2yr ago
15m
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Elon Musk’s History in Crypto: the Good, the Bad and the Doge
CMC explores the dips and peaks of Elon Musk’s seven-year journey in the crypto industry.
By Andrey Kartsev
2yr ago
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