Technology
What Is a Node?
In crypto, nodes are an integral part of the blockchain to validate transactions and keep the network safe.
What Are BIPs and Why Do They Matter?
Since Bitcoin doesn't have centralized leadership, Bitcoin Improvement Proposals are essential for the community to discuss and approve any upgrades.
Fast, Fluid, Frictionless Payments Are the Future
But what does it take for a technology to really break through? This article is part of CoinDesk's Payments Week.
A Use Case You Can Eat: California Crabs Tracked by Helium Network
The Helium Network is a crypto-powered network of Internet hotspots, but it has saved one amateur fisherman thousands of dollars on crab pots every year.
What Is a Seed Phrase?
Your seed phrase is essentially your crypto wallet recovery password if you lose access to the device where it’s initially stored on.
Ethereum's First Mainnet Shadow Fork Goes Live as Move to PoS Continues
The shadow fork will stress test developers' assumptions on existing testnets and the mainnet.
While You Were Out Partying, I Studied Bitcoin Development
Open-source software discussions were the best-kept secret at Bitcoin 2022 in Miami.
Ledger Nano S Plus Review: Good for Beginners
The brand-new Ledger Nano S Plus is an inexpensive, Swiss Army knife-like hardware wallet that does a pretty good job of keeping crypto self-custody simple for new users.
No Stupid Questions: What’s a Crypto Token, Anyway?
While you might be familiar with cryptocurrencies and how they work, do you know what they actually are?
What Is Cryptojacking? How to Protect Yourself Against Crypto Mining Malware
While most crypto hacks involve stealing private keys belonging to a crypto wallet and emptying it, cryptojacking involves infecting a device with malware to gain control over it. Here’s how you can protect yourself.
