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How to Buy Bitcoin Under 18: The Easiest Way

How to Buy Bitcoin Under 18: The Easiest Way

“There is no rule against children buying cryptocurrencies. With a good knowledge base and support of guardians, minors can make cryptocurrency investments."

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12 min

28 September 2022

Best NFT Games in 2022-2023

Best NFT Games in 2022-2023

NFT games allow for an immersive and player-driven experience, providing a way for players to earn real-world value from their in-game achievements.

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18 min

15 September 2022

10 VPNs You Can Buy With Crypto

10 VPNs You Can Buy With Crypto

Many companies offering VPN services have moved to support cryptocurrency payments. It is the perfect way to stay anonymous while buying a privacy service.

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18 min

20 August 2022

What Is Kusama (KSM) Network?

What Is Kusama (KSM) Network?

Kusama is a network that uses improved governance parameters, which allow it to operate up to 4x faster than Polkadot.

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10 min

20 May 2022

Detailed Guide on Terra LUNA & LUNC

Detailed Guide on Terra LUNA & LUNC

The Terra network grew to be a network that encompasses a suite of applications and protocols. But the network is a hot topic among crypto enthusiasts for various reasons.

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10 min

13 April 2022

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.

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9 min

28 September 2021

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

27 September 2021

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

15 September 2021

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.

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8 min

10 September 2021

What is Harmony ONE – Everything You Need to Know (2022)

What is Harmony ONE – Everything You Need to Know (2022)

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

3 September 2021

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.

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12 min

25 August 2021

What is VeChain (VET)? A guide for beginners (2022)

What is VeChain (VET)? A guide for beginners (2022)

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!

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12 min

17 August 2021

What is Ontology (ONT) Coin? A Guide for Beginners (2022)

What is Ontology (ONT) Coin? A Guide for Beginners (2022)

Launched in 2017, Ontology is a platform for projects of all types and sizes. It represents a giant step toward removing all barriers between blockchain technology and the business sector.

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10 min

9 August 2021

Everything about DeFi and Yield Farming

Everything about DeFi and Yield Farming

Yield Farming is an investment practice in DeFi that is used to maximize profits. What investors do is generate profits from their assets without having to sell and buy them repeatedly.

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13 min

5 October 2020

What is Ethereum 2.0 (Serenity)?

What is Ethereum 2.0 (Serenity)?

The Ethereum network has become very popular in the world of cryptocurrencies and is currently processing large volumes of transactions. In order to continue the growth of the network, node operators are forced to increase their computing power, which can lead to centralized control.

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15 min

22 June 2020

What is staking and how it works?

What is staking and how it works?

Staking is a thing everyone hears about quite often in the world of blockchain. In general, it’s very close to a bank deposit.

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4 min

13 February 2020

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.

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11 min

21 January 2020