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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 the Lightning Network?
CoinMarketCap takes a look at the functionality, development, use cases and risks of the Lightning Network, a layer-2 payment protocol on top of Bitcoin.
By Ivan Cryptoslav
3 years ago
9m
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Crypto Basics
Ethereum’s Infura-iating Outage Revives Decentralization Concerns
The recent Ethereum outage has left many questioning just how decentralized Ethereum is, and how something similar can be avoided in the future.
By Werner Vermaak
3 years ago
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Crypto Basics
How the US Election Could Influence Bitcoin Prices
With the U.S. election drawing nearer, how could its outcome affect the price of Bitcoin?
By Decentralized Dog
3 years ago
5m
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Crypto Basics
Top NFT Games (Updated for 2022)
NFTs and NFT games are all the hype lately, with prices and number of users skyrocketing – what are some of the top NFT games, and what are the up-and-coming ones to look out for?
By Andrey Sergeenkov
3 years ago
23m
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Crypto Basics
How Is Cryptocurrency a Threat to the Traditional Banking System?
In the race of decentralization versus centralization, cryptocurrency is not only replacing the traditional banking system but also the conventional asset classes.
By Andrey Kartsev
3 years ago
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Crypto Basics
The Senate’s Infrastructure Bill: What’s in It for the Crypto Community?
The U.S. infrastructure bill has taken the crypto world by storm — but why does a bill about public spending have so much to do with crypto?
By Lakshman Prabhu
3 years ago
5m
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Crypto Basics
Hot Wallets vs Cold Wallets: What’s the Difference?
The difference between hot and cold wallets, and the amount of security that they offer for your crypto assets, differs — find out which type of wallet is best for you.
By Alex Lielacher
3 years ago
1m
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Crypto Basics
Best and Worst of ICO Gold Rush: How Technology Created a Market and Greed Doomed It
Initial coin offerings (ICOs) emerged around 2013-14 for crypto projects to raise funds by offering native tokens to private and public investors. We take a look back at the ICO boom that lasted fr...
By Andrey Kartsev
3 years ago
14m
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Crypto Basics
Private Keys: The Keys to Your Crypto
The difference between private keys and public keys is huge — find out what "not your keys, not your coins" really means.
By Alex Lielacher
3 years ago
3m
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Crypto Basics
3 Minute Tips: What Are Gas Wars?
Gas wars occur when different network participants battle it out to secure space in the next block, by taking part in a priority gas auction. Learn how to win in a gas war if you get caught in one ...
By Daniel Phillips
3 years ago
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Crypto Basics
Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) — A Map of the World
Central bank digital currencies are being talked about all over the world — CMC breaks down what exactly each country is doing (or not doing!) with their CBDCs.
By Decentralized Dog
3 years ago
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Crypto Basics
3 Minute Tips: Avoiding Front Runners on Decentralized Exchanges
If you've placed a trade on a DEX and noticed that you received less than expected when it was finalized, chances are you've been front runned. What is front running – and how can you avoid it?
By Daniel Phillips
3 years ago
4m
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Crypto Basics
Want to Study Crypto and Blockchain? Here Is Where and How
As blockchain and crypto become more and more normalized, how can students get educations in these emerging technologies?
By Decentralized Dog
3 years ago
5m
Easy
Crypto Basics
5 Myths Beginners Don't Know About Bitcoin
For those just getting started in crypto, we've broken down five common misconceptions about Bitcoin, the first cryptocurrency.
By Decentralized Dog
3 years ago
3m
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Crypto Basics
A History of ‘The DAO’ Hack
Good hacker, bad hacker, worse hacker, worst hacker.
By Ernesto Frontera
3 years ago
13m
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Crypto Basics
How PayPal's Crypto Service Will Work
PayPal recently announced their new crypto service, sending shockwaves through the markets — how will it work?
By Decentralized Dog
3 years ago
5m
Moderate
Crypto Basics
How to Access DApps on Your Mobile Phone
Using DApps on your smartphone is not as daunting as it may seem — CoinMarketCap breaks it down for you right here.
By Alex Lielacher
3 years ago
6m
Moderate
Crypto Basics
What Are Crypto Debit Cards?
CoinMarketCap Academy explains crypto debit cards and reviews the best cards on the market in 2022.
By Ivan Cryptoslav
3 years ago
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