Cryptocurrency Guide

Are you curious to learn more about the cryptocurrencies we list at Bitstamp? Maybe you want to access a cryptocurrency guide before you make a crypto purchase on our site.

On this page, you can take a deep dive into Bitcoin, the world’s first and most popular cryptocurrency, or other payment digital currencies like Litecoin or Ripple.

You can also explore Ethereum, who took the concept of blockchain technology from Bitcoin to create a completely new type of blockchain that hosts a wide range of decentralized applications. Read our cryptocurrency guide about more layer 1 networks like Solana and Algorand who aim to compete with Ethereum to learn more.

If you are also looking to learn more about different types of stablecoins like Tether, one backed by cash, or DAI, a crypto backed by more crypto, you will find the answers on this page.

Bitstamp is here to help you, scroll down below to find the cryptocurrency guide to find out more on the cryptocurrencies you are interested in trading!

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How to use Phantom

Discover how to use the Phantom multichain wallet to interact with blockchains, including Solana and Ethereum, and their respective ecosystems of apps and tokens.

How to use Uniswap (UNI)?

Learn how to use Uniswap to swap tokens, provide liquidity, and trade NFTs.

What are Bitstamp IOUs?

The XRP Ledger is a decentralized blockchain network that supports XRP, the platform’s native cryptocurrency, and facilitates transactions of IOU (which stands for “I owe you”) tokens.

What is 0x? (ZRX)

The 0x protocol provides an infrastructure for the exchange of Ethereum-based digital assets using both on- and off-chain components.

What is 1inch? (1INCH)

1inch is a decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator that allows users to swap tokens at optimal prices by accessing liquidity from multiple sources.

What is Aave? (AAVE)

Aave is a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol that allows users to lend their cryptocurrencies for interest and borrow both crypto and real-world assets. Originally built on the Ethereum blockchain, it has expanded to other blockchains like Avalanche, Fantom, and more.

What is Algorand? (ALGO)

Algorand is a smart contract platform for building decentralized applications (dapps) created with the goal of solving the blockchain trilemma of decentralization, security, and scalability.

What is ApeCoin? (APE)

ApeCoin (APE) is a cryptocurrency intended to support the development of a decentralized web3, inspired by one of the most famous and valuable NFT collections: the Bored Ape Yacht Club.

What is Aragon? (ANT)

Aragon is a platform designed to help developers and communities build and manage decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs).

What is Audius? (AUDIO)

Audius is a decentralized music streaming platform that was designed to foster a more direct relationship between musicians and their fans.

What is Avalanche (AVAX)?

Avalanche is a smart contract-capable platform built to maximize blockchain scalability.

What is Axie Infinity? (AXS)

Axie Infinity is a decentralized game built on the Ethereum blockchain where players can collect, breed, and battle digital characters.

What is Band Protocol (BAND)

Band Protocol is a Cosmos-based data oracle platform that communicates information between real-world sources and smart contracts on the blockchain.

What is Basic Attention Token? (BAT)

Basic Attention Token (BAT) is a cryptocurrency used for the Brave Browser, an equitable internet browser designed to change the internet’s advertising model by creating more equity between consumers, creators and advertisers.

What is Bitcoin Cash? (BCH)

Bitcoin Cash is one of the largest cryptocurrencies on the market. It is intended to be used as digital cash for everyday purchases, like PayPal or credit cards. It is the result of a hard fork from the original Bitcoin blockchain.

What is Bitcoin? (BTC)

Bitcoin is the first widely-used, decentralized, digital currency based on the power of computer cryptography. In other words: it is popularly considered the first cryptocurrency.

What is Blur? (BLUR)

Blur is a decentralized marketplace for non-fungible tokens (NFTs) that prioritizes feeless transactions and supports crypto borrowing by using NFTs as collateral.

What is Boba Network? (BOBA)

The Boba Network is a layer 2 scaling solution built to maximize blockchain efficiencies by offering cheaper fees and quicker transactions.

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