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 Coinbase — and How to Use It
Coinbase is one of the top crypto exchanges — how does. it work?
By Leo Jakobson
2yr ago
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How ICO Funding Temporarily Changed Entrepreneurship
You may have noticed that ICOs are not as popular as they were in 2017 — what happened, and why is the idea of an ICO still so important?
By Stuart Langridge
2yr ago
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What Is the Nakamoto Consensus?
The Nakamoto Consensus gave birth to blockchain as we know it — what makes it so different from consensus mechanisms that came before it?
By Decentralized Dog
2yr ago
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Bitcoin Halvings — What They Are, Why They Happen, and Why You Should Care
The last Bitcoin halving took place in May 2020, an event that was followed by a Bitcoin bull run — could the two be connected?
By Will Kendall
2yr ago
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What Is Yield Farming?
Yield farming was the hottest topic of the 2020 DeFi summer. In 2021, total value locked of liquidity pools continues to reach new highs – what exactly is yield farming, how does it work and where ...
By Werner Vermaak
2yr ago
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What Is Crypto Market Cap?
Cryptocurrency market capitalization is a simple, straightforward way of finding out how big a digital currency is — and it can help you make smarter investment decisions.
By Decentralized Dog
2yr ago
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Who's Been Buying All the Bitcoin?
The news this fall has been full of large companies like MicroStrategy and Square buying lots and lots of Bitcoin — who else is in the game?
By Decentralized Dog
2yr ago
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Best Crypto Apps in Indonesia
CoinMarketCap takes a dive into the best apps for checking crypto prices in Indonesia.
By Werner Vermaak
2yr ago
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Best Crypto Exchanges in Indonesia
CoinMarketCap gives users a rundown on which crypto exchanges can be used in Indonesia.
By Werner Vermaak
2yr ago
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What Is Bitcoin Cash?
Bitcoin Cash has a long history of forks, and has always been backed by some of the biggest personalities in cryptocurrency. What is the BCH you know today?
By Werner Vermaak
2yr ago
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What Are Cryptocurrencies?
We define cryptocurrencies as: a digital medium of exchange using strong cryptography to secure financial transactions, control the creation of additional units, and verify the transfer of assets.
By Carylyne Chan
2yr ago
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How to Buy Cryptocurrency in Indonesia
CoinMarketCap gives an over for crypto enthusiasts looking to purchase cryptocurrency in Indonesia.
By Werner Vermaak
2yr ago
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How Long Does It Take to Mine One Bitcoin?
Strictly speaking, it is impossible to set out to mine exactly 1 Bitcoin (BTC) in a given timeframe.
By Decentralized Dog
2yr ago
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What Is the Crypto Fear and Greed Index?
Although this metric can help illustrate overall sentiment in the crypto markets, it should be taken with a rather liberal pinch of salt.
By Leo Jakobson
2yr ago
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Who Owns Bitcoin?
How many people own Bitcoin, how much do they have and how many consumers are interested in gaining exposure to crypto?
By Leo Jakobson
2yr ago
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What Is a Smart Contract?
Smart contracts are already a pretty important part of the crypto space, especially as DeFi has taken off — so what are they actually used for?
By Werner Vermaak
2yr ago
5m
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Four Advantages and Disadvantages of Bitcoin
The openness of the blockchain, which allows anyone to view Bitcoin transactions both past and present, is one of the truly revolutionary aspects of the system designed by Bitcoin’s mysterious inve...
By Decentralized Dog
2yr ago
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What Is Mimblewimble?
Mimblewimble was the buzzword of crypto circles for a while — what exactly is this Harry Potter-inspired protocol all about?
By Werner Vermaak
2yr ago
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