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Layer2
What is Polygon 2.0: exploring blockchain's game-changing platform
Many believe that Polygon 2.0 could significantly change the landscape for decentralized application (DApp) development, opening up DApps to a wider global audience. The latest iteration of the technology is faster, cheaper, and more scalable than ever.
Aug 28, 2024
Intermediate
NFT
10 best NFT projects to watch in 2024
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are digital assets with unique characteristics, enabling them to represent ownership of items in the real world. These tokens are built on blockchain technology and can take various forms, including artwork, music, videos, and games.
Aug 28, 2024
Beginners
NFT
The 9 best NFT wallets to try in 2024
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.
Aug 9, 2024
Beginners
Wallets
Privacy
Security
What is a blockchain address: understanding wallet addresses and smart contract addresses
A blockchain address is a unique identifier for cryptocurrency wallets and smart contracts. This umbrella term refers to the string of characters that serves as a destination for cryptocurrency transactions (in the case of a wallet) or allows users to interact with a smart contract (in the case of smart contracts).
Aug 6, 2024
Beginners
Web3
Security
What is a Web3 wallet? How do custodial vs non-custodial wallets work?
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
Jul 24, 2024
Bitcoin
What is the Bitcoin 2024 halving and how could it impact crypto?
April 19, 2024 saw the arrival of the fourth Bitcoin halving event — a significant development affecting the asset's circulation. But what is the Bitcoin halving exactly? According to the Bitcoin white paper , it's a built-in feature of Bitcoin's programming that occurs approximately every four years. This unique event cuts the number of Bitcoins awarded to miners for processing transactions in half. Why does this matter? Well, it's all about supply and control.
Jul 24, 2024
Intermediate
Bitcoin
Protocols
New Taproot Assets protocol: A boost to Bitcoin blockchain scalability?
Over the past couple of months, BRC-20 tokens and ordinals have gained plenty of attention in the Bitcoin community. Some have suggested the developments could raise gas fees and take up unnecessary space on the blockchain. In contrast, others have hailed both as being among the most incredible innovations since Satoshi published Bitcoin's whitepaper in 2008.
Apr 25, 2024
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Web3
Self-custody
What is a multi-party computation (MPC) wallet?
When it comes to Web3, self-custody refers to absolute ownership of your digital assets, without relying on a third-party intermediary. It means that only you hold the keys to your cryptocurrency wallet. Losing your recovery phrase and private keys results in losing access to your wallet, along with all stored assets. Additionally, if your private keys end up in the wrong hands, your funds can be stolen. The standard practice has been to write down your phrases and keys physically and store this paper securely to prevent digital hacks.
Jun 13, 2024
Beginners
Market Updates
Research
Top 5 European countries for crypto adoption in 2024
Crypto is on the march in Europe, with Central, Northern, and Western Europe (CNWE) representing the second-largest market in 2023 behind North America, according to Chainanalysis . Meanwhile, Eastern Europe captured 8.9% of the total global crypto value received in the year to June 2023, with Ukraine sitting highest (fifth) among all European nations in Chainanalysis' 2023 Global Crypto Adoption Index.
Apr 25, 2024
Beginners
NFT
Artificial intelligence
9 best AI art generators to create NFTs
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a hot topic over the past few years. It’s also one of the emerging technologies that’s started combining with the crypto industry. For example, AI image generator
Jul 5, 2024
Intermediate
Artificial intelligence
Crypto and AI: friends or enemies?
It’s impossible to ignore the influence artificial intelligence (AI) is having on our lives today — and it's just the beginning. AI is also leaving its mark, inevitably, on crypto. To understand what's going on, here's our recap of five areas where AI is impacting crypto in a big way. 👇
Jul 2, 2024
DeFi
Research
Tokenization: The future of DeFi?
DeFi (decentralized finance) keeps putting forward attractive alternatives to conventional financial offerings — those we can neatly place under the TradFi (traditional finance) umbrella. DeFi’s shiny
Jun 26, 2024
Security
Wallets
A beginner’s guide: 5 best crypto wallets to store Bitcoin and other digital currencies in 2024
Embarking on your crypto journey is a bit like setting sail in a vast ocean of digital possibilities, where each ripple in the blockchain holds the promise of a new frontier. Central to this expedition is the selection of the right crypto wallet to securely store hundreds of crypto assets, like , , and . Beyond storing assets, a digital wallet also allows you to . The decision on which wallet will shape the security of your digital assets and crypto trading experience in the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrencies.
Jun 14, 2024
Beginners
Layer2
Bitcoin
Ethereum
What are cross-chain bridges? The top cross-chain bridges of 2024
Cross-chain bridges are a powerful force in crypto, allowing for the seamless transfer of your digital assets from one blockchain to another. The tool aims to improve the compatibility of different blockchains, simplifying the transfer of assets between various networks.
May 31, 2024
Beginners
Regulation
What is MiCA? A regulatory leap forward for crypto
Groundbreaking regulation for crypto April 2023 brought a turning point for the global crypto industry, with the EU's Markets in Cryptoassets (MiCA) Regulation. The new directives will govern cryptocurrency companies and the services they provide to users across all European Union states. MiCA became the first and only legislation of its kind in the world, and other nations are close to introducing crypto regulation of their own.
May 29, 2024
Beginners
Bitcoin
What are Bitcoin and crypto ETFs and how can they impact markets?
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.
May 21, 2024
Beginners
GameFi
Altcoin
What is Fusionist? Understanding this next-gen Web3 gaming ecosystem
A powerful force is emerging in the gaming world — one that's poised to revolutionize how we play and experience games. Meet Fusionist, an innovative company that has secured substantial funding and is rapidly becoming a prominent player in the Web3 gaming domain.
May 2, 2024
Intermediate
Market Updates
Research
Top 5 Latin American countries for crypto adoption in 2024
Cryptocurrency and its associated technologies are on the rise in Latin America (LATAM), driven by a variety of nation-specific social and economic factors. The region is rife with opportunities for the technology, fueled by inflationary pressure, the devaluation of local currencies, and a strong entrepreneurial mindset among many. Most significantly, we see undeniable real-world examples of how cryptocurrencies can bring about financial inclusion and rewrite the traditional financial system. Industry players have taken note of the same.
May 2, 2024
Beginners
Bitcoin
Ethereum
Altcoin
About inscriptions and how they're shaping Web3's growth
What are inscriptions? Inscriptions are a powerful new method of storing images, videos, audio, text, and code directly on a blockchain. Similar to NFTs, you can view inscriptions as digital artifacts. For example, if we were to examine ordinals, the metadata is encoded on a satoshi, the smallest unit of . Ordinals are a means of tracking individual satoshis, which you can attach data to the blockchain by inscribing them directly on chain.
Apr 25, 2024
Beginners
DApps
What is ERC-7579? Exploring the new standard for enhanced smart account interoperability
ERC-7579 has arrived with a promise to fine-tune existing standards, primarily ERC-6900, for a simpler and more supportive user and developer experience. At the same time, ERC-7579 aims to compliment capabilities, bringing fresh opportunities to the space.
Apr 25, 2024
Intermediate
Market Updates
Research
Top 5 MENAT countries for crypto adoption in 2024
Crypto is busy causing positive disruption in the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye (MENAT). The region led the way for digital asset adoption between July 2021 and June 2022, according to data from Chainanalysis . The blockchain data platform's 2022 Geography of Cryptocurrency Report showed that users in the region received more than $566 billion in cryptocurrency value across the period — a 48% jump compared to the previous year. Although this figure dropped to an estimated $389.8 billion in on-chain value between July 2022 and June 2023, optimism remains high for crypto's continued emergence across the region.
Apr 25, 2024
Beginners
Metaverse
Web1 to Web3: Charting virtual reality's journey
Virtual reality (VR) has come a long way since the early days of Web1. VR experiences were as basic as a stick figure drawing back then. But as technology advanced and the web became more interactive,
Apr 25, 2024
Research
From static Web1 to dynamic Web3: The evolution of e-commerce
Over the years, e-commerce has evolved from the static pages of Web1 to the dynamic platforms of Web3. In the early days of Web1, online shopping was a novelty, with simple sites that displayed produc
Apr 25, 2024
Security
Regulation
The big regulatory changes transforming crypto in 2023
The conversation around crypto regulation is louder than ever in 2023, but the global picture is still evolving. Important steps forward have been made, including Europe’s [Markets in Cryptoassets (Mi
Apr 25, 2024
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