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Alyssa Hertig

A contributing tech reporter at CoinDesk, Alyssa Hertig is a programmer and journalist specializing in Bitcoin and the Lightning Network. Over the years, her work has also appeared in VICE, Mic and Reason. She's currently writing a book exploring the ins and outs of Bitcoin governance. Alyssa owns some BTC.

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Qué es y cómo funciona una moneda digital emitida por un banco central
Una CBDC es una moneda digital emitida por un banco central. En otras palabras, es un tipo de dinero con el que los gobiernos están experimentando y que suele tener tecnología blockchain como núcleo.
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Nov 1, 2022 at 1:32 p.m. UTC
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Qué es el código abierto y por qué es tan importante para bitcoin y otras criptomonedas
Las criptomonedas dependen del código abierto no sólo para su funcionamiento sino también para generar confianza y transparencia.
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Oct 27, 2022 at 1:38 p.m. UTC
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Open Source: What It Is and Why It's Critical for Bitcoin and Crypto
Cryptocurrencies rely on open-source code not only to function but also to build trust and transparency.
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By Alyssa Hertig
Oct 6, 2022 at 1:49 p.m. UTC
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Bitcoin
Bitcoin Halving, Explained
The last Bitcoin halving took place on May 11, 2020, and the next bitcoin halving will likely occur in 2024. But what is the halving, how does it affect the price, and what does it mean for miners and the cryptocurrency’s long-term prospects?
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Oct 4, 2022 at 3:04 p.m. UTC
Oct 4, 2022
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Ethereum
What Is Ethereum?
Ethereum is the world’s second-largest crypto project by market capitalization and was the first to introduce smart contract functionality to the industry.
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Sep 22, 2022 at 4:43 p.m. UTC
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What Is a Stablecoin?
A stablecoin is a type of cryptocurrency whose value is tied to an asset such as the U.S. dollar or gold to maintain a stabile price.
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Sep 16, 2022 at 7:28 p.m. UTC
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What Is Proof-of-Stake?
Proof-of-stake is a method of maintaining integrity in a blockchain, ensuring users of a cryptocurrency can’t mint coins they didn’t earn.
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Sep 16, 2022 at 6:47 p.m. UTC
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Bitcoin's Health May Hinge on a Legal Feud in Norway
Some developers say a lawsuit from pseudonymous bitcoiner Hodlonaut against Craig Wright, who claims to be Satoshi Nakamoto, is vital to the cryptocurrency’s growth.
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Sep 12, 2022 at 7:36 p.m. UTC
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What Is a Flash Loan?
A guide to one of DeFi’s most innovative and controversial features.
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Jul 28, 2022 at 2:45 p.m. UTC
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What Is DeFi?
Decentralized finance (DeFi) applications aim to cut out the middlemen of our everyday finances.
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By Alyssa Hertig
May 24, 2022 at 1:59 p.m. UTC
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