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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
What are Parachain Slot Auctions and Crowdloans?
Projects that want to connect to Polkadot as a parachain need to win a parachain slot auction. Here, we give a brief overview of how the process works.
By Polkadot
3yr ago
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How Bitcoin Miners Operate
How exactly do computers mine bitcoin, and is it profitable? This article explains the process behind how the first cryptocurrency works.
By Andrey Sergeenkov
3yr ago
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5 of the Biggest Crypto Ponzi Schemes
Crypto is full of opportunities, but it is essential to invest with care in this new market. Here are five times investors got more than they bargained for from bad actors in the blockchain space.
By Andrey Sergeenkov
3yr ago
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Crypto Basics
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
3yr ago
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Crypto Basics
Should I Buy Bitcoin?
With the market going up and down, up and down — should you be buying Bitcoin?
By Werner Vermaak
3yr 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
3yr ago
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Crypto Basics
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
3yr 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
3yr ago
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Crypto Basics
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
3yr ago
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Crypto Basics
Cryptocurrency in Singapore
Learn everything you need to know about how to buy crypto in Singapore.
By Kevin Dwyer
3yr ago
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Crypto Basics
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
3yr ago
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Crypto Basics
Best Crypto Exchanges in Australia
For our users in Australia, CoinMarketCap breaks down the best crypto exchanges in the country.
By Kevin Dwyer
3yr ago
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Crypto Basics
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
3yr ago
9m
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Crypto Basics
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
3yr 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
3yr ago
4m
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Crypto Basics
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
3yr ago
4m
Moderate
Crypto Basics
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
3yr ago
11m
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Crypto Basics
How to Gift Someone Crypto
Do you really need an excuse to give the gift of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency?
By Decentralized Dog
3yr ago
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