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The Future of Decentralized AI: Blockchain Meets Artificial Intelligence
The Future of Decentralized AI: Blockchain Meets Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a field of science that uses technology to create machines that can learn, reason, and act like humans.

Important Cryptocurrencies Other Than Bitcoin
Important Cryptocurrencies Other Than Bitcoin

When Satoshi Nakamoto launched Bitcoin in 2009, it sparked a new asset class beyond fiat, stocks, bonds, and precious metals

Crypto Gas Fees Explained: How to Minimize Costs
Crypto Gas Fees Explained: How to Minimize Costs

Every blockchain transaction incurs fees, but why do Ethereum gas fees fluctuate so much? Learn more about how gas fees work, why they spike during network congestion, and how to reduce gas costs.

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Crypto Gas Fees Explained: How to Minimize Costs
Crypto Gas Fees Explained: How to Minimize Costs

Every blockchain transaction incurs fees, but why do Ethereum gas fees fluctuate so much? Learn more about how gas fees work, why they spike during network congestion, and how to reduce gas costs.

What is a satoshi?
What is a satoshi?

Traditional currencies, like USD, can be divided into smaller units – like cents. Cryptocurrencies also have these divisions and smaller units. In the case of bitcoin, the smallest unit available is called a satoshi.

Exploring Bitcoin’s forks
Exploring Bitcoin’s forks

Since the release of Bitcoin in 2009, the Bitcoin community has had many different ideas on improving the Bitcoin blockchain. A lot of these improvements were not compatible with one another and ended up creating something called hard forks.

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Important Cryptocurrencies Other Than Bitcoin
Important Cryptocurrencies Other Than Bitcoin

When Satoshi Nakamoto launched Bitcoin in 2009, it sparked a new asset class beyond fiat, stocks, bonds, and precious metals

Understanding Modular vs. Monolithic Blockchains
Understanding Modular vs. Monolithic Blockchains

Modular and monolithic describe two different approaches to blockchain design.

What are blockchain sequencers?
What are blockchain sequencers?

Layer 2 networks use “sequencers” to organize transactions into batches, allowing for more efficient submission of user activity to their respective layer 1 networks.

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Crypto investment terms 101
Crypto investment terms 101

When entering the world of crypto investment for the first time, you may find yourself bombarded with terminology that makes little sense to the average person. In order to grow comfortable with this jargon, an introduction to crypto-specific terms can be useful.

How does a crypto exchange work?
How does a crypto exchange work?

An exchange is a place where individuals or companies can trade currencies, securities, commodities and more. A cryptocurrency exchange allows you to easily trade one cryptocurrency for another (that’s a crypto-to-crypto exchange) or fiat money for cryptocurrencies (a fiat-to-crypto exchange).

Common crypto order types
Common crypto order types

Trading crypto at an exchange is done by using buy and sell orders. These orders are simple contracts that allow you to specify which crypto you want to buy, how much of it and for what price. Alternatively, you can enter what you want to sell and the conditions under which you are willing to sell it.

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The Future of Decentralized AI: Blockchain Meets Artificial Intelligence
The Future of Decentralized AI: Blockchain Meets Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a field of science that uses technology to create machines that can learn, reason, and act like humans.

What is Proof of History?
What is Proof of History?

Proof of History (PoH) is an algorithm pioneered by the Solana blockchain, allowing the network to more easily reach consensus over timestamps and transaction sequencing to enhance scalability.

What are NFTs? (Non-Fungible Tokens)
What are NFTs? (Non-Fungible Tokens)

Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, are digital representations of anything that is unique. They can represent various sorts of digital assets or even physical items, like cars or art. These non-fungible tokens are most often implemented on the Ethereum blockchain.

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How to store Ethereum (ETH)?
How to store Ethereum (ETH)?

So, we hear congratulations are in order! You have taken your first step towards engaging with the Ethereum ecosystem and have bought some ether (ETH)! Now you will be able to get involved in staking, NFTs, the rest of the DeFi marketplace, and the wider metaverse! But you’re probably wondering how to store your ETH. If so, read on - this one is for you.

How to send and receive Bitcoin (BTC)?
How to send and receive Bitcoin (BTC)?

Bitcoin (BTC) is the world’s first decentralized cryptocurrency, the largest cryptocurrency by market cap and the most traded cryptocurrency by volume, as of the writing of this article. As the precursor to all other cryptocurrencies, BTC also happens to be the first to have been sent from one address to another, paving the way to a global, decentralized and highly secure payment system.

How to store Bitcoin (BTC)?
How to store Bitcoin (BTC)?

Unlike traditional fiat money, cryptocurrencies have no physical form. Therefore, it is impossible to put a bitcoin in your pocket. In a way, storing bitcoin is like storing fiat money on your bank account, without having the option to withdraw physical banknotes. Even though you cannot see the money, you know it is there and you can always check your balance to make sure.

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What is the Travel Rule?
What is the Travel Rule?

The Travel Rule mandates crypto exchanges to obtain, hold, and transmit required originator and beneficiary information immediately and securely during crypto asset transfers.

Trustlessness and security on blockchain
Trustlessness and security on blockchain

When you buy something, you rely on someone to authorize that you’ve paid for the product or service. In traditional exchanges, this someone is a third party who enjoys the trust of everyone involved in the transaction.

How private is the blockchain?
How private is the blockchain?

Maintaining privacy in the digital world is getting more and more difficult nowadays. Internet giants have made it their mission to gather as much data on their users as possible. There are even companies whose sole purpose is to collect user data, with or without consent, and sell it on to others.

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Who is Adam Back?
Who is Adam Back?

Adam Back is a cryptographer and one of the original members of the cypherpunk movement. He’s known as the CEO of Blockstream and as the inventor of the Proof of Work protocol Hashcash, which was cited in the Bitcoin whitepaper.

Who is Marc Andreessen?
Who is Marc Andreessen?

Marc Andreessen is a former software engineer most known for his founding and management of the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z).

Who is Max Keiser?
Who is Max Keiser?

Max Keiser is a broadcaster and filmmaker known for his outspoken Bitcoin maximalism and unorthodox economic views.

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Oasis Labs: Privacy-First Blockchain Solutions
Oasis Labs: Privacy-First Blockchain Solutions

Oasis Labs, the developer of the Oasis platform, is a leader in blockchain privacy, protecting data through smart contracts.

Ledger: The Secure Future of Crypto Wallets 
Ledger: The Secure Future of Crypto Wallets 

Ledger’s hardware wallets provide industry-leading security for cryptocurrency holders. The company has developed a range of wallet solutions, including the Stax and Nano cold storage hardware wallets, the Ledger Live app, and Ledger Enterprise for business.

Hiro: Empowering Bitcoin with Smart Contracts 
Hiro: Empowering Bitcoin with Smart Contracts 

Hiro is a software company offering blockchain development tools and services for Stacks.