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The Different Types of NFTs: A Simple Guide
From fashion for avatars to social profile pictures to digital collectibles, the NFT ecosystem continues to expand and evolve, even in the face of the chilly crypto winter. Here are eight different kinds of NFTs you should know.
What Is dYdX? Understanding the Decentralized Crypto Exchange
The DEX was designed specifically for perpetual swaps and works differently than other DEXs such as Uniswap.
What Is DESK? CoinDesk’s Social Token, Explained
How to earn, store and spend our blockchain-powered answer to loyalty points.
Let’s Get 'Phygital': Combining the Physical and Digital in Web3
The new portmanteau speaks to experiences that bridge the gap between the virtual and the real world, like sneakers that exist in both the metaverse and on your feet.
BlockFi’s Rise and Fall: A Timeline
BlockFi, a crypto lending company, was founded in October 2017 and filed for bankruptcy just over five years later in the wake of FTX's collapse.
NFTs IRL: How Digital Collectibles Are Forging Offline Experiences
From solving problems in the hospitality industry to organizing intimate gatherings for music fans, brands are finding new ways to use non-fungible tokens for real-world perks.
Custodial vs. Non-Custodial Crypto Exchanges: What You Need to Know
Following the downfall of FTX, many crypto investors are wondering if a non-custodial option is a safer bet for their coins.
The Case for Crypto Literacy as BlockFi Follows FTX Into Bankruptcy
A new crypto literacy quiz reveals there is still a significant crypto knowledge gap in the U.S., with 91% of respondents still needing to receive a passing score. Coinme CEO & Co-founder Neil Bergquist discusses the key takeaways and the need for crypto literacy education amid lingering contagion concerns.
What Are 'Fully Backed' Reserves?
More people are calling for crypto companies and those behind products such as stablecoins to prove they have enough funds to pay their customers.
What Is Zion, the Web5 Social Network App?
After Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter, many people are looking for alternatives and wondering what the future of social networks may be. One contender is Zion, which uses Web5 components.
