Guides
Navigate the crypto world with our selection of guides that cover everything from the fundamentals to the latest trends.
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What are Crypto Smart Contracts and How They Automate Agreements
A smart contract is a self-executing computer program built on a blockchain.
Josiah Makori
December 07, 2022
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4.5
(21 votes)
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What are the Different Types of Cryptocurrencies?
There are over 13,000 cryptocurrencies, and these can be classified into stablecoins, exchange tokens, DeFi tokens, governance tokens and more.
Josiah Makori
December 01, 2022
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4.5
(74 votes)
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What Are Zero Knowledge Proof Coins and How Do They Work?
Find out what zero-knowledge proofs are and why it is described as the next big thing in crypto that will bring more mainstream adoption.
CJ
November 28, 2022
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4.6
(34 votes)
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Monetary Policy and Tokenomics in Crypto
Monetary policies in crypto refers to decisions and actions implemented by a project to control the amount of tokens in circulation.
Josiah Makori
November 23, 2022
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4.2
(5 votes)
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Crypto Basics: Coins vs. Tokens
All coins are tokens, but not all tokens are coins. Coins have their own blockchains whereas tokens are built on an existing blockchain.
Joel Agbo
November 21, 2022
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4.6
(23 votes)
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Hot Wallet vs. Cold Wallet
Hot and cold wallets are the popular crypto wallet options. Read on to find out which one you should use.
Josiah Makori
November 17, 2022
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4.6
(39 votes)
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What is Proof of Reserves, and Why is it Important?
Proof of Reserves is an approach to ensure the customer's deposit safety that lets customers of custodial institutions verify the custody of their assets.
Joel Agbo
November 16, 2022
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4.7
(36 votes)
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What is a Blockchain and How Does It Work?
The blockchain is a distributed control network that stores electronic data in such a way that these data cannot be modified but can be easily accessed.
Joel Agbo
November 07, 2022
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4.7
(19 votes)
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What Are Rug Pulls in Crypto and How to Avoid Them
Getting scammed is every investor's nightmare; from Squid Game to Evolved Ape, the term rug pull is now a crypto buzzword.
Josiah Makori
November 03, 2022
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4.7
(14 votes)
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What is Etherscan and How to Use It
Etherscan makes it easy to look up activities on the Ethereum blockchain. You can track transactions, view wallets, interact with smart contracts and more.
CoinGecko
November 02, 2022
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4.5
(22 votes)
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What is the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), and How it Works
Ethereum Virtual Machine is a core piece of Ethereum that computes the state of the network and facilitates the creation and deployment of smart contracts.
Josiah Makori
November 01, 2022
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4.6
(22 votes)
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What are Public and Private Keys?
A public key allows you to receive cryptocurrencies, while a private key gives you access and control over them.
Josiah Makori
October 25, 2022
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4.5
(8 votes)
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What are Layer 2 Crypto Protocols? Top Layer 2 Crypto Projects to Watch
Layer 2 protocols are a set of off-chain solutions running on top of Layer 1 blockchains to compact the bottlenecks of scaling and transaction costs.
Josiah Makori
September 22, 2022
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4.6
(59 votes)
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What Is Chainlink CCIP? Guide To Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol
Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) enables a whole new level of interaction between blockchain systems.
Joel Agbo
September 15, 2022
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4.7
(7 votes)
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What Is Fully Diluted Valuation (FDV) In Crypto?
Fully diluted valuation (FDV) is the value of a project assuming the total supply of all of its tokens are in circulation.
Joel Agbo
September 14, 2022
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4.5
(129 votes)
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Decentralized Stablecoins: Definition, How They Work & Examples
Decentralized stablecoins are censorship-resistant and devoid of a single point of control. Their pegs are maintained by a variety of mechanisms.
Joel Agbo
September 12, 2022
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4.6
(8 votes)
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What is DeFiChain? DFI Cryptocurrency Explained
DeFiChain (DFI) is a blockchain platform designed to exploit the full potential of DeFi in the Bitcoin ecosystem.
Josiah Makori
September 08, 2022
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4.4
(7 votes)
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What Are Stablecoins? Top 5 Stablecoins By Market Cap
USDT, USDC, DAI, BUSD, and FRAX are some of the top five stablecoins by market capitalization. Read on to find more about them.
Josiah Makori
September 08, 2022
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4.8
(6 votes)
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