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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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
3yr ago
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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
3yr ago
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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
3yr ago
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A History of ‘The DAO’ Hack
Good hacker, bad hacker, worse hacker, worst hacker.
By Ernesto Frontera
3yr ago
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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
3yr ago
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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
3yr ago
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What Are Crypto Debit Cards?
CoinMarketCap Academy explains crypto debit cards and reviews the best cards on the market in 2022.
By Ivan Cryptoslav
3yr ago
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The Importance Of Crypto Portfolio Diversification 
With the volatile digital assets markets, crypto portfolio diversification is increasingly important. What is it, and how exactly do you diversify your crypto portfolio?
By Andrey Sergeenkov
3yr ago
6m
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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
3yr ago
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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
3yr ago
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What Is Coinbase — and How to Use It
Coinbase is one of the top crypto exchanges — how does. it work?
By Leo Jakobson
3yr ago
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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
3yr 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
3yr 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
3yr ago
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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
3yr ago
7m
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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
3yr ago
3m
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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
3yr ago
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Best Crypto Apps in Indonesia
CoinMarketCap takes a dive into the best apps for checking crypto prices in Indonesia.
By Werner Vermaak
3yr ago
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