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Are Blockchain Bridges Safe? Why Bridges Are Targets of Hacks

Billions of dollars worth of digital assets have been lost to hackers of blockchain bridges. We explain why and how bridges can be exploited.

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How Blocks Are Added to a Blockchain, Explained Simply

Blocks of information are linked on a virtual chain, creating a shared, unchangeable digital record of all transactions.

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DeFi vs. CeFi in Crypto

Decentralized finance is a core value in crypto, but DeFi platforms can have a steep learning curve. Centralized finance platforms can provide an easier and more familiar point of entry for people.

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How to Get Liquidity From NFTs Without Selling Them

Renting, fractionalizing and using non-fungible tokens as collateral are some ways to turn your asset into coins.

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NBA Top Shot 101

The NFT marketplace allows you to buy and sell original NBA digital content.

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Top Questions About Proof-of-Stake and Staking Answered

Ethereum's move away from proof-of-work has many people asking how to get involved in staking and how it works. We have answers.

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How to Buy and Sell NFTs on LooksRare

The community-first marketplace rewards its users with LOOKS tokens for transacting.

LooksRare's NFT marketplace (LooksRare)

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The Top ‘Ethereum Killers’ Compared

So-called “Ethereum killers” are building momentum, including a growing share of the NFT market. Here’s a closer look at four of the top competitors.

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What Is the Ethereum Merge?

Ethereum’s shift to proof-of-stake is one of the most anticipated events in cryptocurrency.

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How Does MakerDAO Work? Understanding the 'Central Bank of Crypto'

The decentralized finance project is known for its overcollateralized stablecoin, DAI, as well as its decentralized governance.

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