Intermediate


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On-Chain vs. Off-Chain Transactions: What’s the Difference?

Blockchain technology provides a secure and open solution for transactions on-chain. For users seeking speed, anonymity and cost efficiency, conducting a transaction off-chain might make sense.

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What Are Rollups? ZK Rollups and Optimistic Rollups Explained

These Ethereum layer 2 protocols help process transactions separately from the main network to help increase speed and lower costs.

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DeFi vs. CeFi in Crypto

Decentralized finance is a core value in crypto, but DeFi platforms can have a steep learning curve. Centralized finance platforms can provide an easier and more familiar point of entry for people.

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How to Get Liquidity From NFTs Without Selling Them

Renting, fractionalizing and using non-fungible tokens as collateral are some ways to turn your asset into coins.

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Top Questions About Proof-of-Stake and Staking Answered

Ethereum's move away from proof-of-work has many people asking how to get involved in staking and how it works. We have answers.

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The Top ‘Ethereum Killers’ Compared

So-called “Ethereum killers” are building momentum, including a growing share of the NFT market. Here’s a closer look at four of the top competitors.

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What Is the Ethereum Merge?

Ethereum’s shift to proof-of-stake is one of the most anticipated events in cryptocurrency.

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How Does MakerDAO Work? Understanding the 'Central Bank of Crypto'

The decentralized finance project is known for its overcollateralized stablecoin, DAI, as well as its decentralized governance.

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Are Crypto Mixers Legal?

These tools, aka blenders, can enhance user privacy and make transactions more anonymous – but they have long been abused to launder money.

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Polkadot 101: Connecting the Dots for Beginners

The “layer 0” project aims to help blockchains connect and communicate with one another.

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