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Learn all about crypto tokens. From Bitcoin to stablecoins, Ethereum, memecoins, and much more.

Bitcoin
Ethereum
Altcoin
What is a token generation event (TGE): how crypto tokens are distributed
A token generation event (TGE) refers to a crypto project creating and releasing a digital token to eligible users. TGEs usually involve the release of a utility token for the crypto project or service in question rather than coins, which often represent a store of value. TGEs can therefore be a significant moment in a project's roadmap and catalyst for growth.
Jul 25, 2025
Beginners

Trading basics
DeFi
What is BEP-20? Exploring the token standard
In the infancy of cryptocurrency, generating a new token was a complex task. It required either the creation of an entirely new blockchain or the use of a Bitcoin fork. However, this landscape underwent a significant shift with the advent of Ethereum, which repurposed blockchain technology as a development platform.
Jul 21, 2025
Intermediate

Altcoin
Web3
Blockchain
Toncoin (TON) explained: can TON gain adoption with Telegram?
When Telegram first announced its partnership with the TON Foundation , there was undoubtedly a collective surge of excitement for the future of Web3 and its mainstream adoption. That's because Telegram has given The Open Network (TON) and Toncoin a stamp of approval by choosing to adopt it as the preferred blockchain to work with for Web3 infrastructure foundations.
Jul 15, 2025
Beginners

Altcoin
Staking
10 top Proof of Stake tokens in 2024
Proof of Stake (PoS) is a consensus algorithm used in blockchain networks to validate transactions and create new blocks. PoS differs from Proof of Work (PoW) in that it doesn't require nodes to solve complex mathematical puzzles. Instead, validators are chosen based on the amount of cryptocurrency they hold. This makes PoS more energy-efficient and cost-effective than PoW.
Jul 15, 2025
Intermediate

Ethereum
Blockchain
DeFi
What’s next for post-merge Ethereum?
This is an OKX — Okcoin research partnership. Adam Bloom is a Content Writer, podcaster, and yield farmer based in Los Angeles. Now that Ethereum has completed the Merge, it’s time to get ready for the next set of Ethereum upgrades — the Surge, Verge, Purge, and Splurge.
Apr 24, 2025
Intermediate

Ethereum
DApps
What is ETH 2.0 and the Shanghai upgrade?
Have you been wondering what ETH 2.0 is all about? Or maybe you've heard of the Shanghai upgrade and are curious to learn more? This blog post will give you a brief overview of both ETH 2.0 and the Shanghai upgrade. So whether you're a crypto novice or an experienced trader, read on to learn more.
Apr 24, 2025
Beginners

Memecoins
Understanding Dogecoin: a comprehensive guide to the largest memecoin by market cap
Dogecoin is a cryptocurrency launched in 2013 as a light-hearted and more approachable alternative to established digital currencies like Bitcoin (BTC) , Ethereum (ETH) , and Tether (USDT) . The around an open-source peer-to-peer digital currency that could be used for good.
Apr 24, 2025
Beginners

DEX
What is Jupiter (JUP): the DEX aggregator to replace all CEXs?
Despite previously being declared the future of finance , decentralized finance (DeFi) has struggled to find its footing since the magic of DeFi Summer, during the previous crypto bull run. According to , since reaching a high of $179 billion in November 2021, total value locked (TVL) across all chains and protocols plunged to a low of $36 billion in October 2023 before recovering to today's levels of about $57 billion.
Apr 22, 2025
Beginners

Blockchain
Altcoin
Understanding Polkadot: a comprehensive guide to DOT and its blockchain technology
Polkadot wants to redefine the web, envisioning a decentralized future where individuals control their identities and data, free from central authorities. Polkadot is an advanced blockchain protocol built to link up numerous blockchains, such as private, public, consortium, and permissionless systems. Due to its one-of-a-kind relay chain technology, it's a fundamental tool for Web3, allowing for the transmission of data and transactions without trust.
Apr 22, 2025

Metaverse
Altcoin
Top 10 metaverse tokens to watch in 2024
Imagine a world where reality and virtuality seamlessly blend — a concept vividly explored in the novel "Ready Player One" by Ernest Cline. The story revolves around exploring and completing quests in a virtual realm, revealing the potential of metaverses — digital worlds where individuals interact, create, and engage with a parallel reality.
Apr 22, 2025
Beginners

Altcoin
What is Solana (SOL): exploring the high-speed Layer-1 blockchain
With speed, scalability, and low fees, Solana has gained a loyal following in the crypto space. Solana’s token, SOL, fuels the network by enabling transactions and staking. The token has been on a rollercoaster of its own, reaching impressive highs and experiencing sharp declines — but it remains crucial to the network's smooth running.
Apr 22, 2025
Beginners

Bitcoin
Why does Bitcoin have value? Exploring the intrinsic value of cryptocurrencies
Since Bitcoin's inception in 2008 with a white paper authored by Satoshi Nakamoto, the token has rapidly evolved into a global phenomenon, captivating the attention of financial institutions, governments, and the public.
Apr 14, 2025

Bitcoin
What are UTXOs and how do they affect Bitcoin transactions and fees?
Among crypto's sea of acronyms, UTXO is one of the most significant. A fundamental component in Bitcoin transactions, UTXO — which stands for Unspent Transaction Output — helps to keep things running smoothly on the network. So, if you trade BTC, it's important to understand what UTXO is, how it works, and the benefits UTXO brings. We'll explain all in the following article.
Feb 17, 2025
Beginners

Blockchain
Bitcoin
Boosting Bitcoin: the complete guide to the Stacks (STX) ecosystem
Smart contracts on the Bitcoin blockchain have limitations affecting their functionality and usability. One major limitation is the syntax — the rules underpinning the structure of the programming language. design intentionally made it Turing incomplete, which means it lacks logical loops and conditionals, making complex transactions and contracts challenging to implement.
Jan 29, 2025
Intermediate

Blockchain
Altcoin
DeFi
Your comprehensive guide to the Avalanche Protocol (AVAX)
The Avalanche Protocol is a groundbreaking, open-source platform designed to launch decentralized applications (DApps), custom blockchains, and interoperable networks. With its innovative consensus mechanisms and unique architecture, Avalanche aims to solve some of the most pressing challenges the blockchain industry faces, such as scalability, decentralization, and security.
Jan 16, 2025
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Altcoin
Blockchain
Trading basics
What is Cosmos (ATOM)?
The Cosmos ecosystem is a decentralized network of independent blockchains. Cosmos blockchains, also called Zones, are parallel, interoperable and are highly scalable. For this reason, the Cosmos team refers to the ecosystem as the ‘Internet of Blockchains’. This powerful connectivity is one of the reasons the community is excited about Cosmos.
Dec 30, 2024

Bitcoin
What is OP_CAT? How Bitcoin Improvement Proposals could bring OP_CAT back
The Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP), introduced in 2011, allows the Bitcoin community to suggest, discuss, and implement changes to Bitcoin's protocol. Anyone can start a BIP by drafting a detailed proposal, which the community reviews. If the proposal is considered valuable, it's formally submitted for approval.
Dec 9, 2024

Bitcoin
Top 10 projects on the Bitcoin Runes protocol in 2024
Runes is a new development in the Bitcoin ecosystem that emerged in early 2024. The protocol applies Bitcoin's underlying UTXO (Unspent Transaction Output) system to create a fungible token standard. With this, Runes makes creating and managing digital assets on the Bitcoin blockchain easier, and could extend Bitcoin's functionality beyond just buying and selling the token.
Dec 9, 2024

Bitcoin
Blockchain
Trading basics
Meet BRC-20 tokens: the new Bitcoin token standard
BRC-20 has taken the Bitcoin community by storm since @Domodata created it on March 8, 2023. But what is the BRC-20 token standard? BRC-20 is a fungible token standard made explicitly for the Bitcoin blockchain.
Nov 14, 2024
Intermediate
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Altcoin
What is Helium? Exploring 'The People’s Network'
The Helium Network, commonly known as Helium, is helping to bring about advancements in the domain of Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity. With the introduction of its flagship product, the Helium Hotspot, in 2019, Helium brought to market a new approach to wireless networks through its blockchain-based solutions.
Aug 2, 2024

Memecoins
2024's picks: the 5 best Solana memecoins to watch
Solana (SOL), known for its fast transactions and low fees , has emerged as a big player in the world of cryptocurrencies. Recently, one particular asset has been instrumental in driving its rich ecosystem forward — memecoins. The Solana blockchain has quickly become a fresh canvas, colored by a vibrant new wave of memecoins. These coins effortlessly capture the fun, light-hearted aspect of the internet and social media subcultures, while in some cases representing substantial value.
Apr 25, 2024
Beginners
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