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How to Teach Yourself Blockchain: A Guide for Budding Builders

Web3 developers and teachers weigh in with practical advice to help anyone get started building on blockchain.

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Kraken: How to Get Started on the Crypto Exchange

We take a look at the pros and cons of one of the older crypto exchanges on the market. Here’s what you need to know about Kraken.

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How the Tech Elite Plans to Escape an 'Apocalypse' of Its Own Making

An excerpt from legendary tech reporter Douglas Rushkoff's latest book, "Survival of the Richest: Escape Fantasies of the Tech Billionaires."

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What Is Blockchain Technology?

Blockchain technology eliminates the need for a trusted party to facilitate digital relationships and is the backbone of cryptocurrencies.

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Crypto Staking 101: What Is Staking?

Staking is a popular way to earn passive income with your crypto investments. Here’s how you can start.

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What's the Point of Stablecoins? The Reasons, Risks and Types to Know

Stablecoins are meant to provide a predictable haven within the volatile world of cryptocurrency, but they haven't always been as stable as the name promises.

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What Is a Stablecoin?

With PayPal's announcement that they are creating a U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD), many are wondering about this type of cryptocurrency and how it functions.

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What Is Proof-of-Stake?

Proof-of-stake is a method of maintaining integrity in a blockchain, ensuring users of a cryptocurrency can’t mint coins they didn’t earn.

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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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Ethereum’s Merge Now Has Tentative September Dates

Ethereum developers discussed some potential dates for the long-awaited event. Also: the Goerli testnet merge post-mortem.

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