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Bitcoin (BTC) was the first cryptocurrency to ever be created, and is now the largest by market cap. You can find it on almost any digital currency exchange. While Bitcoin was intended to act as a cur

Blockchain technology promises to revolutionize the world of online payments, in fact, many feel that it already has. Unlike traditional banking, it can deliver international payments almost instantly

With Bitcoin gaining massive institutional interest and countries adopting it as a legal tender, the demand for regulated financial products for cryptocurrencies is growing. For instance, the bullish sentiment caused by the first Bitcoin futures-backed ETF in the United States — with over $1 billion traded on its first two days — indicates the growing market for crypto exchange-traded funds.

It's tough to overestimate how disruptive cryptoassets have been to the traditional financial system. The industry provides a compelling alternative, as it aims to create a fairer and more equitable system for all. At the same time, the ripples of this disruption have reached security and ownership, guided by crypto's core concept of decentralization.

On the Solana blockchain, each token or non-fungible token (NFT) resides in its own account, necessitating a deposit of SOL tokens as "rent" to keep these accounts active. This rent mechanism ensures efficient use of network resources and prevents inactive accounts from consuming storage space. However, users can recover the SOL deposited as rent by closing accounts that are no longer needed.

Sanctum is a platform for staking and trading on the Solana network. With Sanctum, you can convert your traditional stake accounts into liquid staking tokens (LSTs), providing instant liquidity and unified staking rewards without lock-up periods.

During the early stages of cryptocurrency, centralization was still a significant aspect of the sector. While crypto projects sought decentralization, users could only trade assets on centralized exchanges (CEXs). Over the years, developers tried to build decentralized exchanges (DEXs), but these attempts were largely unsuccessful. The main issue with DEXs back then was the need for more liquidity.

SUI is a permissionless Layer-1 blockchain that adopts a unique object-oriented data model and purpose-built programming language, Move, to support true digital asset ownership. While Solana primarily concentrates on , SUI takes a different approach, aiming to excel in decentralized applications (DApps) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). That's why SUI has been dubbed the "The Solana Killer" by .

Aave , formerly ETHLend, is a decentralized non-custodial borrowing and lending protocol that lets users deposit assets into liquidity pools to earn returns and borrow assets at a variable or fixed interest rate. It was launched in 2017 by Stani Kulechov, following a $17.8 million initial coin offering (ICO). Aave also allows users to take out uncollateralized, ultra-short duration loans known as .

Sometimes, crypto projects with a meme-like concept can evolve to take on a new life with greater utility. One example is Berachain , which began life as the Bong Bears NFT project. At the 2024 edition of Token2049 in Singapore, Berachain’s anonymous co-founder, Smokey the Bera, explained that the team had noticed problems with how a number of blockchain networks worked today. Specifically, they realized that in many cases, liquidity and security weren’t aligned at the chain level. That led to Bong Bears taking on a new life as a Layer-1 blockchain that integrates with the Ethereum virtual machine (EVM). Berachain runs on a Proof of Liquidity (PoL) consensus, which provides security for the chain and rewards participants who provide liquidity.

As the world of cryptocurrencies continues to evolve, understanding the different types of wallets available is crucial for secure and convenient management of digital assets. TL;DR Explore the concept of Web3 wallets

Within the Web3 and blockchain space, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have gained traction. They offer a unique way for artists, musicians, and creatives to monetize their content. The events industry has also taken notice, using NFTs as tickets for their events.

When we think of self-custody in the context of crypto, we often think of wallets, where we're fully responsible for managing, securing and maintaining our digital assets without third-party platforms

Artificial Intelligence (AI) surrounds us today, whether we realize it or not. It takes the form of Large Language Models such as ChatGPT, your smartphone’s facial recognition function, website chatbo

SIM swap attacks are a growing threat in the cryptocurrency world, where attackers hijack phone numbers to gain unauthorized access to users' crypto accounts. What are SIM swap attacks exactly, and how can you prevent them? Read on to find out.

Dogecoin is a popular cryptocurrency that was created in 2013 as a fun and lighthearted alternative to Bitcoin. It features the iconic Shiba Inu dog as its mascot and has gained a massive following on

Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, launched its original mainnet back in 2017. However, three years later, in September 2020, the exchange decided to launch its second

Authored by Kiwi Yao, researcher @OKX Ventures Account abstraction (AA) has been a hot topic recently in the crypto space for it's game-changing influence on managing individual accounts on Ethereum . By simplifying numerous pain points, this might be the proposal that lowers the barrier to entry for non-crypto natives. These benefits include decoupling transaction sources from signatures and giving users more flexibility in account security.

Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, is expected to launch its much-anticipated ETH 2.0 upgrade in the second half of 2020. The upgrade marks a major shift for t

Navigating the Ethereum blockchain, with its vast number of transactions and intricate smart contracts, requires a reliable guide. To many, Etherscan is the answer. The tool offers insights into transaction histories, unraveling the complexities of smart contracts and providing a professional lens into the workings of the decentralized financial landscape. Read on as we explore the functionalities and advantages brought by Etherscan.

Introduction Cryptocurrency faucets serve as virtual gateways into the captivating realm of digital currencies, granting users small amounts of cryptocurrency as rewards for accomplishing simple tasks.

When it comes to safely storing your crypto, it’s widely recommended to withdraw your coins from an exchange and store them in a personal wallet, as the crypto industry has a saying — not your keys, not your coins. When it comes to choosing the type of wallet you wish to store your crypto in, there's a wide selection, such as hot wallets or cold storage — which are also known as offline storage wallets.

The art world has significantly shifted towards digital media and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) in recent years. The medium has emerged as a new platform for artists to showcase their talents and earn recognition for their work. Many famous NFT artists have gained widespread attention for their unique styles and impressive sales figures.

Authored by Kiwi Yao, researcher @OKX Ventures Multi-chain account abstraction (AA) solutions are a new and innovative way to interact with multiple blockchains. They allow users to create and manage accounts on multiple blockchains without having to worry about the underlying technical details, like having enough of the native tokens for gas payments. This makes it much easier for users to get started with blockchain technology and to use multiple blockchains simultaneously. There are two main types of multi-chain AA solutions: native support and ERC-4337 compatibility.