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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
Satoshi Files: Nick Szabo
Nick Szabo is a computer scientist, cryptographer and Cypherpunk known for his pioneering work on digital contracts and currencies.
By Will Kendall
1yr ago
14m
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Crypto Basics
Satoshi Files: Craig Wright
Craig Wright is an Australian entrepreneur and computer scientist who claims to be the creator of Bitcoin, although his claims are widely disputed by the cryptocurrency community.
By Will Kendall
1yr ago
12m
Easy
Crypto Basics
Satoshi Files: Hal Finney
Hal Finney was an American computer scientist, software developer and games designer.
By Will Kendall
1yr ago
10m
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Crypto Basics
Satoshi Files: Dorian Nakamoto
Dorian Prentice Satoshi Nakamoto is a Japanese American man who was outed as the brains behind Bitcoin by Newsweek in March 2014.
By Will Kendall
1yr ago
11m
Easy
Crypto Basics
What Is an Application-Specific Blockchain (AppChain)?
CoinMarketCap Academy takes a deep dive into appchains — blockchains that are designed to operate a specific application.
By Ivan Cryptoslav
1yr ago
7m
Easy
Crypto Basics
Real-World Assets (RWA): Bridging the Gap Between DeFi and TradFi
Real-world assets (RWA) are the missing link between DeFi and TradFi. Learn how DeFi is bringing RWA on-chain, blending the best of both worlds!
By Ivan Cryptoslav
1yr ago
6m
Easy
Crypto Basics
TWAP vs VWAP in Crypto Trading
Crypto trading can be confusing but learning the difference between TWAP and VWAP doesn't have to be — let us help you decipher these trading indicators!
By CryptoJelleNL
1yr ago
6m
Easy
Crypto Basics
What Happens When a Crypto Exchange Goes Bankrupt?
From disbelief to anger to bargaining, emotions run high when a crypto exchange goes bankrupt. But, what to expect and how can you prepare for such events? Let's find out.
By Werner Vermaak
1yr ago
12m
Easy
Crypto Basics
What Is the MACD Indicator and How To Use It in Crypto Trading?
Feeling like a fish out of water in the world of crypto trading? Learn how to use the MACD indicator to make sense of those squiggly lines!
By CryptoJelleNL
1yr ago
4m
Easy
Crypto Basics
What Is Vote Escrow?
CoinMarketCap takes a look at vote escrow, an innovative method to make the community governance and on-chain voting more secure and reliable among DAOs.
By Daniel Phillips
1yr ago
5m
Moderate
Crypto Basics
Optimistic Rollups vs ZK-Rollups: The Ultimate Comparison
Optimistic rollups vs ZK-rollups: which one will prove to be a better solution to Ethereum's scalability issues?
By Ivan Cryptoslav
1yr ago
9m
Easy
Crypto Basics
The State of Crypto in Asia
From China's on-and-off crypto bans to Japan's growing crypto adoption, let's explore the evolving landscape of digital assets in Asia.
By Ivan Cryptoslav
1yr ago
7m
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Crypto Basics
Arbitrum vs Optimism: The Ultimate Comparison
The ARB token is finally live. The duel for the king of Ethereum scaling solutions enters a new phase.
By Ivan Cryptoslav
1yr ago
6m
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Crypto Basics
Layer 0 Blockchains: Closing the Gaps Between Blockchains
The segregation within crypto caused by blockchain tribalism has made it difficult to interact with multiple blockchains at the same time. Find out how Layer 0s aim to solve this problem.
By Daniel Phillips
1yr ago
7m
Easy
Crypto Basics
What Are Bitcoin CME Gaps and How To Trade Them?
CoinMarketCap Academy takes a dive into Bitcoin CME gaps — exploring what they are, why do they occur and how professional traders use them as entry/exit points.
By CryptoJelleNL
1yr ago
5m
Easy
Crypto Basics
Why Do Stablecoins Depeg?
Recent market volatility has caused stablecoins to deviate from its peg — here's a look at why.
By Andrey Sergeenkov
1yr ago
3m
Easy
Bitcoin
Podcast: Why the Crypto Markets Are Having a Huge Wobble
Also today — $96,000 was drained from a man's Coinbase account in a case of identity theft. Who's to blame?
By Connor Sephton
1yr ago
1m
Moderate
Crypto Basics
The Next Crypto Bull Run: Rinse or Repeat
With the crypto market waiting for the next run up, will history repeat itself?
By Daniel Phillips
1yr ago
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