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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 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
6m
Easy
Crypto Basics
The Ultimate Guide for Top NFT Sports Platforms
NFTs has been on a winning streak lately, and it seems inevitable that sports and NFTs are a match. Here, we dive into some of the top NFT sports platform.
By Andrey Sergeenkov
3 years ago
8m
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Crypto Basics
How Coronavirus Makes Digital Currencies More Appealing
With coronavirus fears making cash and even non-contactless credit cards seem dangerous, how can cryptocurrencies help?
By Decentralized Dog
3 years ago
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Crypto Basics
What Is Coinbase — and How to Use It
Coinbase is one of the top crypto exchanges — how does. it work?
By Leo Jakobson
3 years ago
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Crypto Basics
How ICO Funding Temporarily Changed Entrepreneurship
You may have noticed that ICOs are not as popular as they were in 2017 — what happened, and why is the idea of an ICO still so important?
By Stuart Langridge
3 years ago
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What Is the Nakamoto Consensus?
The Nakamoto Consensus gave birth to blockchain as we know it — what makes it so different from consensus mechanisms that came before it?
By Decentralized Dog
3 years ago
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Bitcoin Halvings — What They Are, Why They Happen, and Why You Should Care
The last Bitcoin halving took place in May 2020, an event that was followed by a Bitcoin bull run — could the two be connected?
By Will Kendall
3 years ago
7m
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Crypto Basics
What Is Yield Farming?
Yield farming was the hottest topic of the 2020 DeFi summer. In 2021, total value locked of liquidity pools continues to reach new highs – what exactly is yield farming, how does it work and where ...
By Werner Vermaak
3 years ago
7m
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Crypto Basics
What Is Crypto Market Cap?
Cryptocurrency market capitalization is a simple, straightforward way of finding out how big a digital currency is — and it can help you make smarter investment decisions.
By Decentralized Dog
3 years ago
3m
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Crypto Basics
Who's Been Buying All the Bitcoin?
The news this fall has been full of large companies like MicroStrategy and Square buying lots and lots of Bitcoin — who else is in the game?
By Decentralized Dog
3 years ago
5m
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Crypto Basics
Best Crypto Apps in Indonesia
CoinMarketCap takes a dive into the best apps for checking crypto prices in Indonesia.
By Werner Vermaak
3 years ago
3m
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Crypto Basics
Best Crypto Exchanges in Indonesia
CoinMarketCap gives users a rundown on which crypto exchanges can be used in Indonesia.
By Werner Vermaak
3 years ago
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Crypto Basics
What Is Bitcoin Cash?
Bitcoin Cash has a long history of forks, and has always been backed by some of the biggest personalities in cryptocurrency. What is the BCH you know today?
By Werner Vermaak
3 years ago
13m
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Crypto Basics
What Are Cryptocurrencies?
We define cryptocurrencies as: a digital medium of exchange using strong cryptography to secure financial transactions, control the creation of additional units, and verify the transfer of assets.
By Carylyne Chan
3 years ago
5m
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Crypto Basics
How to Buy Cryptocurrency in Indonesia
CoinMarketCap gives an over for crypto enthusiasts looking to purchase cryptocurrency in Indonesia.
By Werner Vermaak
3 years ago
5m
Easy
Crypto Basics
How Long Does It Take to Mine One Bitcoin?
Strictly speaking, it is impossible to set out to mine exactly 1 Bitcoin (BTC) in a given timeframe.
By Decentralized Dog
3 years ago
4m
Easy
Crypto Basics
What Is the Crypto Fear and Greed Index?
Although this metric can help illustrate overall sentiment in the crypto markets, it should be taken with a rather liberal pinch of salt.
By Leo Jakobson
3 years ago
5m
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Crypto Basics
Who Owns Bitcoin?
How many people own Bitcoin, how much do they have and how many consumers are interested in gaining exposure to crypto?
By Leo Jakobson
3 years ago
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