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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Layer 0 Blockchains: Closing the Gaps Between Blockchains
The segregation within crypto caused by blockchain tribalism has made it difficult to interact with multiple blockchains at the same time. Find out how Layer 0s aim to solve this problem.
By Daniel Phillips
8mo ago
7m
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What Are Bitcoin CME Gaps and How To Trade Them?
CoinMarketCap Academy takes a dive into Bitcoin CME gaps — exploring what they are, why do they occur and how professional traders use them as entry/exit points.
By CryptoJelleNL
8mo ago
5m
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Why Do Stablecoins Depeg?
Recent market volatility has caused stablecoins to deviate from its peg — here's a look at why.
By Andrey Sergeenkov
8mo ago
3m
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Podcast: Why the Crypto Markets Are Having a Huge Wobble
Also today — $96,000 was drained from a man's Coinbase account in a case of identity theft. Who's to blame?
By Connor Sephton
9mo ago
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The Next Crypto Bull Run: Rinse or Repeat
With the crypto market waiting for the next run up, will history repeat itself?
By Daniel Phillips
9mo ago
8m
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What Is an API Key?
APIs are a convenient way of developing a channel between different applications. Let's find out how APIs work and the ways they are assisting the crypto ecosystem!
By Daniel Phillips
9mo ago
5m
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20 Popular Blockchain Analytics Tools and Companies
Blockchain and crypto analytics tools offer deep data insights to real-time analysis; this can assist your crypto research and help you understand the blockchain ecosystem better.
By Ivan Cryptoslav
9mo ago
9m
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How Does Account Abstraction Work? An Introduction to ERC-4337
Account abstraction is an innovation that could fix your Ethereum wallet — and potentially enable mass adoption of crypto.
By Ivan Cryptoslav
9mo ago
5m
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6 Crypto Innovations That Cannot Be Uninvented
Considering the kind of impact crypto has on the global economy, the crypto market is here to stay! Here is a list of 6 crypto innovations that cannot be uninvented!
By Ivan Cryptoslav
9mo ago
8m
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How to Invest in Crypto Without Buying it
Many people want to invest in crypto, but if you are strapped for cash, there are still ways to do that. CoinMarketCap Academy takes a look at how to invest in crypto without buying it.
By CryptoJelleNL
9mo ago
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Importance of KYC Verification for Crypto Exchanges
Almost all centralized crypto exchanges have implemented KYC measures to improve their platforms' security. But how does it help crypto as a whole?
By Dirk van Haaster
9mo ago
3m
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What Is an OCO Order (One-Cancels-the-Other)?
OCO (one-cancels-the-other) orders help traders protect their profits while limiting losses.
By Andrey Sergeenkov
9mo ago
8m
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Why Does Solana Have So Many Transactions?
A look at how to meaningfully compare transactions between various layer-ones and layer-two blockchains.
By Ivan Cryptoslav
9mo ago
2m
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What Are Ranges in Trading and How To Use Them
Whether beginner or experienced, ranges can be a powerful tool in your trading arsenal. Learn how you can improve your trading with our comprehensive guide!
By CryptoJelleNL
9mo ago
5m
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Blockchain and AI: What’s Behind the Hype
Blockchain and artificial intelligence have been converging for more than five years — with the first blockchain projects to leverage AI appearing in early 2018.
By Daniel Phillips
9mo ago
9m
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What Is a Cryptocurrency Index Fund?
Cryptocurrency index funds allow investors to gain diversified exposure to the digital asset market at a relatively lower cost.
By Daniel Phillips
10mo ago
8m
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How Does Proof-of-History (PoH) Work?
Proof-of-History, or PoH, is a novel technique used in blockchain systems to ensure that historical data is accurate and hasn’t been (and cannot be) tampered with.
By Daniel Phillips
10mo ago
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Week in DeFi: Lending Protocols Ship, a Bustling Cosmos and Proof-of-Innocence
Check out our weekly roundup packed full of DeFi tweets, news and alpha you don't want to miss out on — as protocols continue to ship amidst the consolidation of the recent rally.
By 0xKira
10mo ago
5m