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 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
1 year ago
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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
1 year ago
9m
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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
1 year ago
7m
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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
1 year ago
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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
1 year ago
7m
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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
1 year ago
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Why Do Stablecoins Depeg?
Recent market volatility has caused stablecoins to deviate from its peg — here's a look at why.
By Andrey Sergeenkov
1 year ago
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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
1 year ago
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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
1 year ago
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What Is an API Key?
APIs are a convenient way of developing a channel between different applications. Let's find out how APIs work and the ways they are assisting the crypto ecosystem!
By Daniel Phillips
1 year ago
5m
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20 Popular Blockchain Analytics Tools and Companies
Blockchain and crypto analytics tools offer deep data insights to real-time analysis; this can assist your crypto research and help you understand the blockchain ecosystem better.
By Ivan Cryptoslav
1 year ago
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How Does Account Abstraction Work? An Introduction to ERC-4337
Account abstraction is an innovation that could fix your Ethereum wallet — and potentially enable mass adoption of crypto.
By Ivan Cryptoslav
1 year ago
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6 Crypto Innovations That Cannot Be Uninvented
Considering the kind of impact crypto has on the global economy, the crypto market is here to stay! Here is a list of 6 crypto innovations that cannot be uninvented!
By Ivan Cryptoslav
1 year ago
8m
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How to Invest in Crypto Without Buying it
Many people want to invest in crypto, but if you are strapped for cash, there are still ways to do that. CoinMarketCap Academy takes a look at how to invest in crypto without buying it.
By CryptoJelleNL
1 year ago
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Importance of KYC Verification for Crypto Exchanges
Almost all centralized crypto exchanges have implemented KYC measures to improve their platforms' security. But how does it help crypto as a whole?
By Dirk van Haaster
1 year ago
3m
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What Is an OCO Order (One-Cancels-the-Other)?
OCO (one-cancels-the-other) orders help traders protect their profits while limiting losses.
By Andrey Sergeenkov
1 year ago
8m
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Why Does Solana Have So Many Transactions?
A look at how to meaningfully compare transactions between various layer-ones and layer-two blockchains.
By Ivan Cryptoslav
1 year ago
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What Are Ranges in Trading and How To Use Them
Whether beginner or experienced, ranges can be a powerful tool in your trading arsenal. Learn how you can improve your trading with our comprehensive guide!
By CryptoJelleNL
1 year ago
5m