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Crypto
Bitcoin, Ethereum, stablecoins, and the mechanics of a market that never closes.
Foundations
Cryptocurrency: The Complete Guide
Cryptocurrency is a category of digital assets that live on public blockchains — decentralized networks with no central issuer, no government… · 8 min leestijd
What Is a Blockchain?
A blockchain is a shared digital ledger that records transactions in batches called blocks, with each block cryptographically linked to the one… · 6 min leestijd
Major Assets
Bitcoin: Supply, Halvings and Mining
Bitcoin is a digital currency with a hard cap of 21 million coins, enforced by its code and secured by a global network of computers called miners.… · 6 min leestijd
Ethereum and Smart Contracts
Ethereum is a programmable blockchain that runs self-executing code called smart contracts, allowing developers to build applications directly on a… · 6 min leestijd
Stablecoins: Crypto's Dollars
A stablecoin is a cryptocurrency designed to hold a fixed value — almost always one US dollar — by backing each token with reserves, collateral, or a… · 6 min leestijd
Altcoins, Tokens and Coins: What's the Difference?
An altcoin is any cryptocurrency other than Bitcoin, while a coin is native to its own blockchain and a token is issued on top of someone else's… · 6 min leestijd
Market Structure
Crypto Market Cap and Dominance
Crypto market cap is the price of a coin multiplied by its circulating supply — the number of coins actually available to trade right now. It is the… · 5 min leestijd
Exchanges, Wallets and Custody
Crypto exchanges are platforms where buyers and sellers trade digital assets, and they come in two main forms: centralized exchanges (CEXs), run by… · 6 min leestijd
DeFi: Lending, DEXs and Yield
DeFi, short for decentralized finance, refers to financial services — lending, borrowing, trading, and earning yield — that run on self-executing… · 6 min leestijd
Crypto Volatility and Market Cycles
Cryptocurrency markets are historically far more volatile than stocks, bonds, or most commodities, swinging 50–90% in either direction within a… · 7 min leestijd