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XinFin (XDC) Cryptocurrency Review

XinFin (XDC) Cryptocurrency Review

Thanks to a capacity to transfer value across borders at a shorter time period and at a lower cost compared to legacy systems, smart contract blockchains have long been considered to be a disruptive technology for the financial industry. However, most modern blockchain networks are overburdened and have high fees, limiting their opportunities. Fortunately, several high-efficiency platforms have emerged in recent years to tap into this potential to shake up the financial world.

Longread
9 min
Decred (DCR) cryptocurrency review 2022.

Decred (DCR) cryptocurrency review 2022.

Decred is a cryptocurrency based on Bitcoin's source code (with some modifications) to regulate and reward users who contribute in the blockchain development, and to participate in users’ decisions and changes in the blockchain.

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8 min
Near (NEAR) coin review 2022

Near (NEAR) coin review 2022

Near coin review article. Read it to learn about Near blockchain details, coin history, how to use NEAR, and where to manage it.

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6 min
Algorand (ALGO) Coin Review

Algorand (ALGO) Coin Review

Algorand is designed to bridge the gap between traditional finance and blockchain technology and facilitate the future of finance. It is creating next-generation financial protocols and products focusing on scalability, decentralization, and speed. Algorand is solving problems that other competing blockchains are facing. So, let’s dive into the details.

Longread
8 min
What is Harmony ONE – Everything You Need to Know (2021)

What is Harmony ONE – Everything You Need to Know (2021)

Take a look at our Harmony (ONE) guide. Here you'll learn the project's basics, how & where to buy ONE, how to stake Harmony, and a lot more!

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10 min
What Is Polygon (MATIC) crypto? Polygon Ecosystem Overview

What Is Polygon (MATIC) crypto? Polygon Ecosystem Overview

The Polygon platform aims to build Ethereum's internet of blockchains, the multi-chain ecosystem that allows each developer to launch their custom Ethereum-compatible blockchain in a single click.

Expert
8 min
What is Cardano (ADA) Coin & How Does It Work?

What is Cardano (ADA) Coin & How Does It Work?

Cardano Network and ADA coin review. Learn about tech details, history, and the future of Cardano.

Longread
12 min
What is VeChain (VET)? A guide for beginners (2021)

What is VeChain (VET)? A guide for beginners (2021)

Founded in 2015 VeChain has become a platform that aims to improve and control business processes, supply chain management, and even carbon emissions around the world. There are currently more than 500 firms and enterprises that use the VeChain based solutions, and their number continues to grow. So what is VeChain? Let’s go deeper together!

Longread
12 min
What is Ontology (ONT) Coin? A Guide for Beginners (2021)

What is Ontology (ONT) Coin? A Guide for Beginners (2021)

A new detailed guide on ONT coin and on how you can earn crypto with it using Guarda Wallet.

Longread
10 min
What is Bitcoin Vault

What is Bitcoin Vault

Bitcoin Vault is now presented as a "theft protection solution" based on a "three private key security structure".

Beginner
5 min
Hedera and Hedera Hashgraph technology

Hedera and Hedera Hashgraph technology

If you wanted to understand Hedera and Hedera Hashgraph technology, you've come to the right place. Guarda Wallet has prepared for you a breakdown of the most controversial technology of recent times, answering all the popular questions.

Beginner
10 min
What is Binance DEX?

What is Binance DEX?

A decentralized exchange is an exchange that operates on the basis of a distributed ledger, does not store users' funds and personal data on its servers, and acts as a simple search mechanism for orders to buy or sell user assets. Trading on such platforms takes place directly between participants without third parties.

Beginner
5 min
What are stablecoins?

What are stablecoins?

If you observe the dynamics of even the most popular cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin or Ethereum, it quickly becomes obvious how volatile they are. The main goal of stablecoins is to provide a consistent value over time.

Advanced
9 min
What is Multisig / Multisignature Wallet?

What is Multisig / Multisignature Wallet?

At the beginning of February, following our clients’ continuous demands, Guarda has become the first-ever lightweight wallet to implement multi-signature technology for our Bitcoin wallet. This article will familiarise you with the term “Multisig”, the context behind it and its practical use.

Advanced
6 min
Cryptocurrency Wallet vs Exchange

Cryptocurrency Wallet vs Exchange

Owing to the excessive volatility of the cryptocurrency market, the popularity of various exchange platforms is insane. Trading on the exchange can be truly exciting and even profitable but, unfortunately, when it comes to the security aspect, the situation doesn’t seem so bright.

Longread
11 min
What is a crypto wallet and how to choose one?

What is a crypto wallet and how to choose one?

We often say that cryptocurrencies are 'stored' in wallets; However, this is technically incorrect. The funds are stored on the blockchain: that great decentralized book that is the foundation of the crypto world.

Beginner
10 min
What is a cryptocurrency? How to manage crypto?

What is a cryptocurrency? How to manage crypto?

Nowadays almost everyone is talking about cryptocurrencies, their exchange rates, usability and so on. Even those who know nothing about the blockchain field try to participate in such discussions. What are all these people actually talking about?

Beginner
10 min
What is the difference between coins and tokens?

What is the difference between coins and tokens?

There are almost no differences in usage between coins and tokens, an ordinary user won’t tell a difference between them, but for some people, it’s important to know whether they invest into a coin or a token, so let’s find out what’s up with those coins and tokens.

Beginner
5 min

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