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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Is Netflix's Bitcoin-Focused Series on Selling Drugs Online Accurate?
The hit German-language Netflix series ‘How to Sell Drugs Online (Fast)’ is very accurate about Bitcoin, as far as it goes — which isn’t past the ‘currency of the darknet’ stereotype.
4yr ago
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What Are Enterprises Doing With Blockchain?
It’s just not crypto startups building on blockchains — enterprises are also getting involved. Blockdata dives into some of the top enterprises that are experimenting with the tech.
4yr ago
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10 Best Crypto Hot Wallets For Beginners
New to cryptocurrencies? Need a safe place to store your crypto assets? These top hot wallets can help!
4yr ago
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3 Minute Tips: Avoiding Common Crypto Scams on Telegram
Telegram is one of the go-to platform for discussing anything crypto, but it has also attracted unwanted attention from scammers. Find out how you can identify crypto scams and stay safe on Telegram.
By Daniel Phillips
4yr ago
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The Best Cold Wallets in 2023
Pick the best cold wallet and take advantage of the endless opportunities offered by this space while keeping your assets secure.
By Decentralized Dog
4yr ago
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Top Play2Earn Crypto and NFT Games for Android and iOS
A list of top play2earn games available on Android and iOS that reward users with not only NFTs but also tokens with real-world utility.
4yr ago
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How South American Countries Teach People About Crypto
After El Salvador made Bitcoin legal tender, what else can we expect from South America?
4yr ago
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Cardano (ADA) Price Analysis: Will Cardano Continue the Bull Run?
With multiple all-time-highs, Cardano (ADA) has definitely caught the attention of many investors. Are you late to the race? Find out if investing in this coin is still beneficial!
4yr ago
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Afghanistan: Can Blockchain and Crypto Prevent or Mitigate The Fallout of Failing States?
Does cryptocurrency have the potential to help citizens of nations in conflict?
By Werner Vermaak
4yr ago
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Play2Earn - Best NFT Games List
From Axie Infinity to CryptoBlades, here is a list of top play-to-earn blockchain games that offer users a rich gaming experience along with multiple opportunities to earn money.
4yr ago
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“Bitcoin Is a Bubble, Has No Value, Will Disappear” — And 20 Other Examples of How They Tried to ...
Bitcoin has been declared "dead" and a "bubble" for years — let's see what prices in Bitcoin's history made people think that the biggest crypto was on its way out.
4yr ago
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Airdrop Analysis by Flipside Crypto: FEI, UNI and 1inch
Flipside Crypto takes a look into what token airdrops are.
By Rochelle Guillou
4yr ago
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What Are Sandwich Attacks in DeFi — and How Can You Avoid Them?
With DeFi scams and attacks happening every day, CoinMarketCap breaks down a new type of attack...a sandwich attack. Hungry?
4yr ago
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Is Bitcoin Halal? - Decentralizing Islamic Finance
The status of cryptocurrency in Islam, one of the most controversial topics in Islamic Finance. Learn about the opinions of well-known Islamic Scholars on Bitcoin and Crypto Staking from the Sharia...
4yr ago
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The Pros and Cons of Accepting Bitcoin as Legal Tender
Ahead of the implementation of El Salvador’s controversial Bitcoin legislature on Sept. 7, 2021, CoinMarketCap takes a look at the pros and cons of accepting Bitcoin as legal tender. 
4yr ago
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Digital Euro: What Is It and How Will it Work?
All about Digital Euro, an attempt of digitalization of the European economy and innovation in the retail space.
By Werner Vermaak
4yr ago
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Largest Crypto Hacks in History: Have Exchanges Learned Anything From Their Mistakes?
From the Mt. Gox attack to the Poly Network hack, here is a list of the top crypto heists that will go down as the greatest tragedies in crypto history.
4yr ago
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What Happens in 51% Attacks?
Hacking a blockchain is possible — but it's pretty rare. How does one go about attacking something that is immutable?
4yr ago
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