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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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CDCROP: Ghosts in a pool (MidJourney/CoinDesk)
Aave: Understanding the Crypto Lending Platform
Aave connects crypto borrowers and lenders directly, removing the need for a middleman.
CDCROP: Ghosts in a pool (MidJourney/CoinDesk)

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What Is Sudoswap? How to Use the NFT Marketplace
The decentralized NFT marketplace functions in a very different way than more familiar centralized options.
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What Is an IEO or IDO in Crypto?
In traditional finance, a company might launch an IPO to raise capital, but in the decentralized world of crypto, how can projects fundraise for new token launches? Meet initial exchange offerings.
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On-Chain vs. Off-Chain Transactions: What’s the Difference?
Blockchain technology provides a secure and open solution for transactions on-chain. For users seeking speed, anonymity and cost efficiency, conducting a transaction off-chain might make sense.
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What Are Rollups? ZK Rollups and Optimistic Rollups Explained
These Ethereum layer 2 protocols help process transactions separately from the main network to help increase speed and lower costs.
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Issues with both DeFi and CeFi need resolution (Rachel Sun/CoinDesk)
DeFi vs. CeFi in Crypto
Decentralized finance is a core value in crypto, but DeFi platforms can have a steep learning curve. Centralized finance platforms can provide an easier and more familiar point of entry for people.
Issues with both DeFi and CeFi need resolution (Rachel Sun/CoinDesk)

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How to Get Liquidity From NFTs Without Selling Them
Renting, fractionalizing and using non-fungible tokens as collateral are some ways to turn your asset into coins.
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Top Questions About Proof-of-Stake and Staking Answered
Ethereum's move away from proof-of-work has many people asking how to get involved in staking and how it works. We have answers.
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The Top ‘Ethereum Killers’ Compared
So-called “Ethereum killers” are building momentum, including a growing share of the NFT market. Here’s a closer look at four of the top competitors.
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