Crypto basics

The basics of Bitcoin, Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies in simple, bite-sized explainers – jargon-free

Introduction to cryptocurrency

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A step-by-step guide to who does what in crypto

Deep dive: Have you ever wondered about how the cryptocurrency industry works? Here's a closer look at the who's who of the crypto landscape. July 29, 2022 · 4 minute read

A beginner’s guide to the Terra collapse and the future of stablecoins

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Getting started

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What is a return on investment?

A positive return on investment (ROI) is the holy grail of investing. 1 minute read

What is an asset?

An asset is any item, either physical (tangible) or non-physical (intangible) that holds value and can be of benefit to the owner in the future. 1 minute read

Bitcoin for Pros

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What is Taproot?

Taproot makes it possible to process transactions in batches. 1 minute read

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What is a Schnorr signature?

A Schnorr signature is a type of digital signature used to verify and authorise transactions on the Bitcoin blockchain. 1 minute read

Markets for experts

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What is day trading?

Day trading is when traders place trades on financial markets using technical indicators that try to predict where the price of an asset will head over the course of a day. 1 minute read

What is high frequency trading?

High-frequency trading (HFT) refers to a specialised form of trading that uses computer programs called bots to execute multiple trades in fractions of a second. 1 minute read

Bitcoin basics

Your go-to place for information, tips, news and features on the cryptocurrency that started it all.

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What came before Bitcoin?

Let's look at the previous attempts to create digital currencies that made Bitcoin possible. 2 minute read

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How is Bitcoin created?

Each Bitcoin is created through a process called mining and the people that mine cryptocurrencies are called miners. 2 minute read

How to invest in cryptocurrency

Investing in cryptocurrency can look confusing at first, but there are number of simple and easy ways to approach it

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A beginner’s guide to crypto trading strategies

A brief overview of some of the most common cryptocurrency trading and investment strategies. 4 minute read

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What is a stake pool?

Stakers combine their assets in a stake pool to increase their chances of reward and meet required minimum amount to stake. 1 minute read

Ethereum for Pros

You know the basics, now become an expert

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Ethereum

The Ethereum Merge today and tomorrow

On 15 September, the Ethereum Merge finally happened without a glitch. September 22, 2022 · 4 minute read

“Stateless Ethereum” may help to achieve true decentralisation

“Stateless Ethereum” proposed to mitigate the reliance on centralised providers and systems. March 10, 2022 · 2 minute read

Where does money come from?

It’s a central part of our daily lives, but how much do you really know about the coins jangling in your pocket and how they work?

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Where did digital money come from?

When Bitcoin is written and talked about, previous attempts to create digital currencies that made Bitcoin possible are often overlooked. 1 minute read

What is cryptocurrency?

You probably hear the word Bitcoin and cryptocurrency interchanged regularly from a number of sources across the news and media. 2 minute read

Ethereum basics

Ethereum introduced the world to smart contracts and decentralised finance. Here’s what you need to know.

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Who invented Ethereum?

Ethereum was first outlined by its creator Vitalik Buterin in an official whitepaper that arrived in 2013. 1 minute read

What is Ethereum Classic?

Ethereum Classic is the original version of the Ethereum blockchain with ETC as its native token. 1 minute read

Bitcoin Cash basics

Bitcoin Cash was built to solve what some people saw as problems with Bitcoin, but what were they and has it worked?

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Where did Bitcoin Cash come from?

Bitcoin Cash came from a desire to improve Bitcoin as a medium of exchange, rather than an investment medium. 1 minute read

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Litecoin basics

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What is Litecoin?

Litecoin is a cryptocurrency designed to provide instant, secure and low-cost payments. 1 minute read