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What are crypto airdrops?

A deep dive into the resurging trend of crypto airdrops, including ENS, SOS, LOOKS and GAS Hardly a novel concept in crypto, airdrops — as a method of distributing new blockchain-based tokens — saw a
Oct 11, 2024
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What are the top bitcoin staking platforms for 2025?

Introduction Have you ever considered how your bitcoin could work for you beyond just holding it? In 2025, bitcoin staking will make that possible. Instead of letting your BTC sit idle, staking allows you to earn rewards while contributing to blockchain security.
Dec 18, 2024
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What is DeFi?

A collection of decentralized blockchain-based protocols offering similar services to the traditional financial industry Short for decentralized finance, DeFi is an emerging industry enabled by blockc
Dec 30, 2024
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What is THORChain: cross-chain swaps without a third-party

Ever wondered how you can trade cryptocurrencies directly between different blockchains without relying on an intermediary? THORChain makes this possible by allowing seamless, secure swaps across blockchains, all while keeping your assets under your control. Here’s how it works and what it brings to decentralized trading.
Jan 29, 2025
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USDC on Sui: a leading stablecoin on a next-gen network

When it comes to navigating Web3, having a stable and familiar asset like USDC makes all the difference. Circle 's USDC has become a go-to stablecoin for Web3, providing a dollar-backed asset across many blockchain ecosystems. With , users get the best of both worlds — a widely recognized stablecoin on a next-generation network designed for effortless transactions and limitless scalability.For onchain natives, offers a reliable and familiar way to move value onchain, making transactions frictionless across any type of application. On , this effect is amplified as transfers settle practically instantly with minimal fees, making it easier than ever to trade, lend, or make payments. With deep liquidity and efficient infrastructure, USDC on Sui provides users and developers with an efficient asset to build and transact with.
Mar 5, 2025
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What is DeFi? The ultimate guide to decentralized finance

Decentralized finance is one of the biggest blockchain success stories in recent years. Developers building on platforms like Ethereum , Solana , Avalanche , Polkadot , and others have been designing the infrastructure of a new financial system without trusted intermediaries or exclusionist gatekeepers. The sector’s growth is typically measured by the amount of capital associated with the smart contract comprising its various protocols. With the total value locked within DeFi surpassing $50 billion in April 2021, it's clear that many are in favor of this more democratic, decentralized approach to finance.
Apr 25, 2024
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Gas-related concepts

Gas fee Fee paid to miners. Take Ethereum as an example: when a user transfers money on the Ethereum network, the transaction can only be completed after miners pack this transaction and put it on the blockchain. This process consumes the computational power of the blockchain.
Jun 16, 2025
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What are smart contracts?

Smart contracts are self-executing digital agreements written in computer code that exist on blockchain networks. They've become an essential technology in crypto's continued emergence, being key to the creation and inner workings of .
Jan 29, 2025
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What is a Flash Loan Attack?

The rise of cryptocurrencies and [blockchain technology](/learn/what-is-blockchain-address) has led to the emergence of various trends and revolutionary technology. Decentralized finance (DeFi) is a p
Apr 25, 2024
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Staking Economy & PoS Consensus

Staking has become a new buzzword in the crypto space recently. Although this concept has long existed since the introduction of Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus, it didn’t come into the public’s focus
Apr 18, 2025
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