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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
How Decentralized Are Decentralized Networks?
Almost every decentralized network claims a very high level of decentralized — but is that always the case?
By Werner Vermaak
3yr ago
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What Is a Stablecoin?
Stablecoins can help crypto investors avoid volatility in the markets, but they have plenty of other real-world use cases (and risks) too.
By Werner Vermaak
3yr ago
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Crypto Basics
Explaining the Crypto Renaissance in Nigeria
CoinMarketCap takes a look at how cryptocurrency is being regulated and used in Nigeria.
By Andrey Sergeenkov
3yr ago
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Crypto Basics
Best Crypto Exchanges in Nigeria
CoinMarketCap takes a look at a breakdown of some of the top crypto exchanges in Nigeria.
By Werner Vermaak
3yr ago
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Crypto Basics
What Is an IEO?
IEOs are initial exchange offerings, and it may well be the new ICOs — but what makes this method of fundraising different?
By Decentralized Dog
3yr ago
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Crypto Basics
A Guide to Crypto Laws in Latin America
With El Salvador recently adopting Bitcoin as legal tender — what are other countries in South America doing?
By Kevin Dwyer
3yr ago
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Crypto Basics
What Is Wrapped Bitcoin?
Wrapped Bitcoin is a relatively new concept, but one that could prove important to bringing liquidity to DeFi.
By Decentralized Dog
3yr ago
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Crypto Basics
What Is the Best Crypto Exchange in Russia?
CoinMarketCap takes a look at the best crypto exchanges in Russia.
By Andrey Sergeenkov
3yr ago
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Crypto Basics
Artist Damien Hirst and His New NFT Collection
Damien Hirst's new art collection has a twist — either buy the artwork and destroy the NFTs, or keep the NFTs and destroy the artwork.
By Kevin Dwyer
3yr ago
3m
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Crypto Basics
Who Founded Ethereum?
Ethereum had eight co-founders — but only Vitalik Buterin is still working on the second-largest crypto asset.
By Andrey Sergeenkov
3yr ago
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Crypto Basics
How to Buy Cryptocurrency in Russia
CoinMarketCap has a short guide on how to buy cryptocurrency in Russia.
By Andrey Sergeenkov
3yr ago
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Crypto Basics
Proof-of-Work vs. Proof-of-Stake
Proof-of-work and proof-of-stake are two of the most popular crypto mining mechanisms — but what makes them different?
By Decentralized Dog
3yr ago
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Crypto Basics
What Is Censorship Resistance?
Bitcoin is often brought up as a way of resisting censorship — but how can a digital currency do that?
By Decentralized Dog
3yr ago
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Crypto Basics
How to Mine Dogecoin [Updated 1 Day Ago]
Dogecoin has become one of the top cryptocurrencies in the market. Learn how you can mine DOGE and more in this article.
By Werner Vermaak
3yr ago
8m
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Crypto Basics
What Is a Bitcoin Wallet?
Bitcoin wallets are similar to their fiat counterparts — but there are specifics to using BTC wallets that make them totally different.
By Decentralized Dog
3yr ago
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Crypto Basics
How to Buy Cryptocurrency In Singapore
CoinMarketCap takes a look at what you need to have in order to buy cryptocurrency in Singapore.
By Kevin Dwyer
3yr ago
5m
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Crypto Basics
Best Crypto Exchanges in Singapore
CoinMarketCap takes a look at the best cryptocurrency exchanges in Singapore.
By Kevin Dwyer
3yr ago
5m
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Crypto Basics
The Worst Things Are for the World, the Better Things Are for the Markets
When there's bad news in the world, Bitcoin always seems to go up. Why is it that our top crypto responds so well to bad news?
By Decentralized Dog
3yr ago
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