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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Best Crypto Apps in Nigeria
CoinMarketCap takes a look at some of the most popular cryptocurrency apps in Nigeria. [Updated Sept. 9, 2021]
By Werner Vermaak
4yr ago
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How Are NFTs Changing the Art Industry?
With the NFT industry booming in terms of collectible and music, how does crypto art fit in?
By Werner Vermaak
4yr ago
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What Is Crypto Music and How Is It Revolutionizing the Music Industry?
With NFTs entering even the music industry, CoinMarketCap breaks down how music can be tokenized.
By Werner Vermaak
4yr ago
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How to Buy Cryptocurrency in Canada
CoinMarketCap has a guide for how to buy cryptocurrency in Canada.
4yr ago
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Michael Saylor: A History of His Relationship With BTC
This is the story of the man who became the first CEO of a publicly listed company to make a long-term investment in Bitcoin.
4yr ago
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What Is MetaMask?
MetaMask is one of the more popular crypto wallets out there — how exactly does it work?
By Werner Vermaak
4yr ago
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Why China’s DCEP Experiment Should Scare Crypto Evangelists
China's national cryptocurrency has created a lot of excitement, but it demonstrates a potentially dark application of blockchain technology.
By Werner Vermaak
4yr ago
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What are Parachain Slot Auctions and Crowdloans?
Projects that want to connect to Polkadot as a parachain need to win a parachain slot auction. Here, we give a brief overview of how the process works.
4yr ago
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How Bitcoin Miners Operate
How exactly do computers mine bitcoin, and is it profitable? This article explains the process behind how the first cryptocurrency works.
4yr ago
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5 of the Biggest Crypto Ponzi Schemes
Crypto is full of opportunities, but it is essential to invest with care in this new market. Here are five times investors got more than they bargained for from bad actors in the blockchain space.
4yr ago
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