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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
What Is an NFT collection?
Explore what NFT collections are and learn more about some of the most popular ones like CryptoPunks, BAYC and more as we dive into their value, variety and impact on the NFT market.
By Andrey Sergeenkov
1yr ago
7m
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Crypto Basics
What Are Multi-Party Computation (MPC) Wallets?
Dive into the world of multi-party computation (MPC) wallets, understand how they work, their benefits, risks, top options, and how to choose the right one for secure crypto storage.
By Ivan Cryptoslav
1yr ago
6m
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Crypto Basics
Address Poisoning Attacks: What They Are and How To Stay Safe
Don't let address poisoning attacks ruin your day! Keep your coins safe from this new sneaky crypto scam!
By Daniel Phillips
1yr ago
5m
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What Are Utility NFTs?
A utility NFT is an NFT that, unlike regular NFTs, offers the holder direct and intrinsic value by granting access to specific privileges.
By Ivan Cryptoslav
1yr ago
5m
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Crypto Basics
What Is an NFT Floor Price? A Comprehensive Guide
Floor price is the lowest price an NFT is listed for sale within an NFT collection.
By Andrey Sergeenkov
1yr ago
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What Is NFT Sniping?
NFT sniping is the practice of swiftly identifying and purchasing newly listed or undervalued NFTs, typically using bots, before others have the opportunity to buy them
By Andrey Sergeenkov
1yr ago
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What Does Sweep the Floor Mean for NFT Trading
Sweeping the floor is a strategy deployed by some NFT traders, where they buy a lot of NFTs at or near the floor price of the collection.
By Andrey Sergeenkov
1yr ago
5m
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Satoshi Files: Sergey Nazarov
Sergey Nazarov is an investor and entrepreneur who is best known for founding Chainlink, the decentralized oracle network.
By Will Kendall
1yr ago
7m
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Satoshi Files: Paul Le Roux
The former programmer and criminal cartel boss, Paul Calder Le Roux, became a Satoshi Nakamoto suspect in the spring of 2019.
By Will Kendall
1yr ago
17m
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Crypto Basics
Satoshi Files: David Chaum
Known as the "godfather of cryptocurrency," American cryptographer David Chaum has significantly impacted the fields of digital security and privacy.
By Will Kendall
1yr ago
7m
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Crypto Basics
Satoshi Files: Adam Back
Adam Back is a respected and experienced cryptographer who was an early innovator in the blockchain space.
By Will Kendall
1yr ago
7m
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Crypto Basics
Coin vs Token: What Is the Difference?
Coins versus tokens — just two sides of the same crypto coins? Not quite — learn the difference between these two terms.
By Ivan Cryptoslav
1yr ago
6m
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Crypto Basics
Satoshi Files: Martti Malmi
Martti Malmi is a Finnish computer scientist and software developer who helped Satoshi develop Bitcoin during its first two years of operation.
By Will Kendall
1yr ago
5m
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Crypto Basics
Satoshi Files: Zooko Wilcox-O’Hearn
Zooko Wilcox-O'Hearn is an American computer scientist, cryptographer and cypherpunk who was involved in Bitcoin in the early days, and later created Zcash.
By Will Kendall
1yr ago
9m
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Crypto Basics
Satoshi Files: Michael Clear
Michael Clear was an Irish computer science and cryptography graduate from Trinity College in Dublin.
By Will Kendall
1yr ago
10m
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Crypto Basics
Satoshi Files: David Kleiman
David Kleiman was a cybersecurity expert and forensic analyst who was associated with Craig Wright.
By Will Kendall
1yr ago
15m
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Crypto Basics
Satoshi Files: Gavin Andresen
Gavin Andresen is an American software developer best known for managing Bitcoin’s development after Satoshi Nakamoto disappeared.
By Will Kendall
1yr ago
11m
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Crypto Basics
Satoshi Files: Wei Dai
Wei Dai is a computer scientist known for theorizing b-money: an anonymous, distributed cash system similar to Bitcoin.
By Will Kendall
1yr ago
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