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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What Is a DAO? CoinMarketCap’s Definitive Guide
Decentralized autonomous organization explained, what you need to know about DAOs
By Avyan
2yr ago
16m
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Who in the Crypto Industry Donates to Charities and How Much?
Ever heard of donations in crypto? There are many crypto projects working for the betterment of our society and environment. Learn more!
By Daniel Phillips
2yr ago
4m
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What Is Metaverse Marketing?
Some of the biggest brands have already started integrating and establishing their digital presence in the metaverse. But what else does it entail? Find out what is metaverse marketing!
By Hina Irshad
2yr ago
13m
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Who Stole My Art?: How NFTs Are Disrupting the Art World
Bad actors are starting to take existing artist's creations and tokenize them on the blockchain without the creator's knowledge.
By Andrey Sergeenkov
2yr ago
5m
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Centralized vs Decentralized Exchanges
CoinMarketCap Academy explains the difference between centralized and decentralized exchanges — and who should use which one.
By Ivan Cryptoslav
2yr ago
7m
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Who Is Buying Metaverse Lands — And What Is Their Value?
Just like in the real world, digital land investors are speculators who believe their property will go up in value.
By Emi La Capra
2yr ago
5m
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What Are the World’s 10 Best Global Crypto Mining Hubs?
From Texas to Kazakhstan, the Bitcoin mining industry is booming after China’s ban forced many to move to friendlier destinations. Here are the world’s hottest mining destinations.
By Werner Vermaak
2yr ago
11m
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Top Crypto Officials Willing to Cooperate With Legal Authorities for Better Consumer Protection
The hearing between U.S. lawmakers and crypto officials went surprisingly well.
By Avyan
2yr ago
5m
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4 Things That Make Some NFTs Overvalued
There are several factors that can determine an NFTs price: liquidity, ownership history, rarity and utility.
By Aden Batool
2yr ago
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What Is DeFi 2.0?
While the actual meaning of DeFi 2.0 is currently evolving, its key component is the inclusion of alternatives to the pillar of DeFi 1.0, i.e liquidity mining. Read more!
By Sarah Ahmed
2yr ago
5m
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How Crypto Could Save the Last of the Dodos
Cryptocurrencies aren't always about just making money — in this dive, we break down three crypto platforms that are donating crypto to animals in need.
By Will Kendall
2yr ago
8m
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Jerome Powell Renomination and What It Means for Crypto
What exactly would the Fed regulate when it comes to crypto? Could it approve its use as an asset class for various investors? Read more to find out!
By Avyan
2yr ago
13m
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The Return of Mt. Gox: An Update
A condensed history of crypto’s most famous hack — including the legal battle, creditor compensation details and the lasting implications.
By Colin Adams
2yr ago
5m
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Shiba Inu Timeline and Price History: What Could You Buy if You Had Bought SHIB
A complete overview of Shiba Inu (SHIB) price history and meme-filled timeline, from Elon Musk tweeting about the memecoin to the Dogecoin "flippening" — where SHIB briefly overtook the OG.
By Will Kendall
2yr ago
12m
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Altcoins
ETH vs WETH: What's the Difference?
What's the purpose of WETH? Is there a difference between Ethereum and its wrapped version? Read more to find out!
By Avyan
2yr ago
6m
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Crypto Basics
The Best IDO Launchpads for Every Blockchain
With new launchpads popping up on different blockchains every month, we broke down some of the top launchpads in the crypto space today.
By Daniel Phillips
2yr ago
14m
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A Look Back in Time: Bitcoin Price History and Events Timeline
A complete overview of major Bitcoin events and price history — from Satoshi Nakamoto early posts on the Bitcointalk forum, to events leading up to Bitcoin's all-time-high recently.
By Will Kendall
2yr ago
33m
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What Cryptocurrency Does Elon Musk Hold?
Musk has been a figurehead in the crypto space for a while with his outlandish tweets — but what crypto does he actually own?
By Emi La Capra
2yr ago
5m