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Tether: The Largest Stablecoin By Market Cap

Over the years, many cryptocurrencies have come and gone, but a few remain a mainstay of the market. Besides Bitcoin and Ethereum, Tether is among those cryptocurrencies that have remained in portfolios for years — offering a blockchain-native alternative to the US dollar.

4 min read Aug 31, 2023

Coin Guides

Electra Coin: Long-Standing Project Undergoing Changes

Noah Fields

Cryptocurrencies have a long and storied history, even if DeFi, DEXs, and NFTs take up all the headlines these days. Some currencies, even those outside the major ones, go back many years, and their development has evolved to keep up with new technological ideas.

5 min read Sep 18, 2023

Coin Guides

Fantom — A Competing Dapp-Focused Network

Noah Fields

Several blockchain networks have emerged in the past few years with the hope of providing better performance than Ethereum. One network that is aiming to bring a wide range of improvements is Fantom.

5 min read Aug 31, 2023

Coin Guides

Ethereum Vs. Bitcoin: What Are the Differences?

Noah Fields

Bitcoin and Ethereum are two of the oldest and most established cryptocurrencies. Despite being the most valuable cryptocurrencies, many are unclear on the differences between them. Luckily, comparing Bitcoin vs. Ethereum (i.e. distinguishing the two) is relatively straightforward.

6 min read Aug 31, 2023

Blockchain Fundamentals

Market Maker vs. Market Taker: Everything You Need to Know

Noah Fields

If you've ventured into investments, whether in cryptocurrencies or the stock market, you're likely familiar with the maker vs. taker dichotomy. These concepts bear significance for those involved in trading, making it essential for every investor to comprehend these foundational principles.

5 min read Sep 4, 2024

Coin Guides

Solana (SOL): The Hottest Smart Contract Network on the Block

Noah Fields

Given Solana's significance within the cryptosphere, it’s worth knowing more about a network that could have immense potential for DeFi, NFTs, and Web3 in general.

5 min read Aug 31, 2023

Blockchain Fundamentals

How DeFi Liquidity Pools Work

Noah Fields

The decentralized finance (DeFi) sector is growing at an exponential rate. The reason for this is largely centered around liquidity pools (smart contract-based protocols) and liquidity providers (end users who provide capital). Here's how liquidity works in DeFi.

5 min read Aug 31, 2023

Blockchain Fundamentals

Scaling the Bitcoin Blockchain With the Lightning Network

Noah Fields

Lightning Network is helping resolve Bitcoin's scalability issues by offering a way to send transactions in less time with lower fees.

5 min read Aug 31, 2023

Education

What is Yield Farming?

Noah Fields

This post will break down the basics of yield farming, best yield farming platforms available, and potential risks.

5 min read Jul 16, 2024

Education

What Is Bitcoin Mining and How Does It Work?

Noah Fields

In this article, we explore the fundamentals of Bitcoin (BTC) mining: how it works, required equipment, and profitability.

6 min read Jul 16, 2024

Coin Guides

Bitcoin vs Litecoin: What's the Difference?

Noah Fields

Bitcoin and Litecoin are two of the most popular cryptocurrencies around today. Because Litecoin took the original code base of Bitcoin and modified it, they have similar yet have many unique qualities.

5 min read Aug 31, 2023

Blockchain Fundamentals

A Guide to Bitcoin Hard Forks

Noah Fields

Over the years, Bitcoin has had many hard forks - splits from the original network to create new cryptocurrencies. This article explains what are Bitcoin hard forks and highlights a few examples.

5 min read Aug 31, 2023