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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
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
4yr ago
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Crypto Basics
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.
4yr ago
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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.
4yr ago
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Crypto Basics
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?
4yr ago
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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.
4yr ago
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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
4yr 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?
4yr 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
4yr ago
5m
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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
4yr ago
5m
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Crypto Basics
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?
4yr ago
7m
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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
4yr 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
4yr ago
3m
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Crypto Basics
Who's Been Buying All the Bitcoin in 2025?
Publicly traded companies like Strategy, ETF issuers like BlackRock, and nation-states like the US are scooping up billions of dollars in Bitcoin.
By Ayesha Aziz
4yr ago
6m
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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
4yr 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
4yr ago
4m
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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
4yr ago
13m
Easy
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.
4yr 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
4yr ago
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