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
Custodial vs Non-Custodial Wallets
A deep dive into the key differences that separate custodial vs non-custodial wallets.
By Hassan Shafiq
1yr ago
5m
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Modular vs Monolithic Blockchains: What’s the Difference?
This week, CoinMarketCap explains key differences between monolithic and modular blockchains and their architectures.
By Avyan
1yr ago
10m
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What Is Forex Trading?
Unlike trading between different types of cryptocurrency pairs, forex trading involves trading between different fiat currencies — and can be much more complex.
By Werner Vermaak
1yr ago
6m
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Are Bitcoin and Ether Commodities?
What the heck is, in fact, a commodity, and why would BTC be one, but ETH isn’t one?
By Ivan Cryptoslav
1yr ago
7m
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3 Crypto Trends That Died in 2022
2021 was the year of innovation in the cryptoverse. Where many new ideas and trends managed to gain a big share of the market, some turned out to be fads. Find out which trends died in 2022!
By Daniel Phillips
1yr ago
7m
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9 Funniest Memecoin Names on CMC
CoinMarketCap Academy took a good hard look at the depths of our coin rankings and collected the 9 funniest memecoin names. Read more!
By Ivan Cryptoslav
1yr ago
4m
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What Was The OneCoin Scam?
A visual look at the timeline of the OneCoin scam.
By Decentralized Dog
1yr ago
2m
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Waiting for a Bull Run: Six Trends to Keep an Eye on
Waiting for the next bull run? Check out these potential trends to diversify your portfolio!
By Daniel Phillips
2yr ago
10m
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Crypto Credit vs Debit Cards
This week, CoinMarketCap Academy explains the difference between crypto credit and debits cards. Not sure which one you should go for? Let's find out!
By Ivan Cryptoslav
2yr ago
5m
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How Many Bitcoins Are There?
The maximum number of Bitcoins that will ever exist is 21 million — but have you wondered how much BTC are circulating currently, and how many Bitcoins are irrevocably lost?
By Daniel Phillips
2yr ago
6m
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Is Crypto a Scam?
Are the critics right? Is crypto a scam? Check out the most common claims against crypto and the level of authenticity they hold.
By Hassan Shafiq
2yr ago
6m
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Crypto Basics
Top DApps of 2022 for Mac and PC
This week, CoinMarketCap Academy takes a look at some popular dApps to pick the best ones for our PC and Mac users. Read more!
By Werner Vermaak
2yr ago
6m
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Binance Launchpad vs Binance Launchpool: Key Differences
CoinMarketCap Academy takes a deep dive into two of the most popular Binance tools - Launchpool and Launchpad. Read more to find out what benefits these tools offer to users!
By Will Kendall
2yr ago
8m
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How to Preserve Capital During Inflation Using Cryptocurrencies?
With inflation hitting 40-year highs and hyperinflation a consistent problem in numerous countries, could stablecoins provide a way for people to store their money and avoid devaluation?
By Lakshman Prabhu
2yr ago
5m
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How to Stake Cosmos (ATOM) - 6 Best Platforms
Are you holding Cosmos (ATOM)? Why not stake those ATOMs to earn more tokens? Here is a list of six best platforms you should check out!
By Daniel Phillips
2yr ago
7m
Easy
Crypto Basics
What Is Stagflation? Causes and Effects Explained
Today, CoinMarketCap Academy explains a rare economic phenomenon that combines the factors of inflation and recession. Read more!
By CryptoJelleNL
2yr ago
4m
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Top Play-to-Earn Games for PC and Mac 2022
This week, CoinMarketCap Academy takes a look at some popular play2earn games to pick the best ones for our PC and Mac users. Read more!
By Werner Vermaak
2yr ago
14m
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Binance: Book Your Ride and Pay With Crypto
Binance aims to become a super app with its new ride-hailing service. Read more!
By Ivan Cryptoslav
2yr ago
2m