Beginner
What Is a Consensus Mechanism?
Cryptocurrency and blockchain technology rely on consensus mechanisms to function and be trusted by users.


Crypto Savings Accounts: What You Need to Know
If you’re a crypto “HODLer” there are ways to earn interest on your coins with crypto savings accounts.

What Is a Node?
In crypto, nodes are an integral part of the blockchain to validate transactions and keep the network safe.

New to Crypto? Get Up to Speed Fast With CoinDesk’s Crypto Unlocked Webinars
CoinDesk's free webinars are aimed at people looking to understand the basics of NFTs, meme coins, DAOs and much more!

Crypto Mortgages: How You Can Buy a House Using a Crypto-Backed Loan
Digital asset-backed mortgages let house buyers use their crypto holdings as collateral.

How to Spend Your Crypto Using Bitrefill’s Gift Card Platform
With Bitrefill, you can virtually pay for anything with cryptocurrencies through gift cards. Here’s how it works. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Payments Week.

What Are PFP NFTs?
Social media profile pics are one of the most popular ways to display NFT ownership.

Is Bitcoin Legal?
The legality of your bitcoin activities will depend on where you are and what you are doing with it.

Dollar Cost Averaging: Build Crypto Wealth on a Budget
When making your first foray into crypto investing, one of the toughest decisions is choosing when to invest. Thankfully, dollar cost averaging removes all the guess work, making it an ideal strategy for novice traders.

