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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on January 23, 2025

Blockchain: What It Is, How It Works, Why It Matters

Blockchain technology is an immutable ledger that stores the record of ownership of digital assets. Take a closer look at why it matters, how it works, its benefits and challenges, use cases, types and history.

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Lisa Bertagnoli Lisa Bertagnoli
Updated on January 23, 2025

23 Blockchain Platforms Driving the Industry

These organizations support the creation and management of all things Web3.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on January 23, 2025

Will the New Trump Administration Send the Crypto Industry to the Moon?

Crypto investors poured millions into his campaign. Now that he’s in office, will Trump be able to deliver on his bullish promises?

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David Koff David Koff
Updated on January 08, 2025

How Does Crypto Mining Work?

Crypto mining is the process of verifying and adding crypto transactions to a blockchain, resulting in new tokens being created. Here’s why it matters, how it works and what’s needed to get started.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on January 06, 2025

What Is an Atomic Swap?

Atomic swaps lets people trade cryptocurrencies on their own terms. By removing third-party intermediaries, this smart contract-based method enables direct, peer-to-peer swaps across blockchains, unlocking new possibilities for decentralized trading.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on January 02, 2025

What Is Cryptojacking?

Cryptojackers aren’t targeting your data or looking to harm your computer. Instead, they’re after your processing power, quietly siphoning it to mine cryptocurrency undetectably in the background.

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Judith Etugbo Judith Etugbo
Updated on December 17, 2024

Cybersecurity Risks of Cross-Chain Interoperability Explained

Cross-chain interoperability enables different blockchains to exchange data and transfer assets, but it also poses significant cybersecurity risks. Here’s what you need to know.

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Ronn Torossian Ronn Torossian
Updated on December 17, 2024

Blockchain Is Making a Comeback. Here’s What to Know.

With blockchain making a resurgence, marketing is about more than selling products — it’s about shaping the future of digital relationships.

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Updated on December 03, 2024

Crypto payment network Initiative Q faces skeptics

Cryptocurrency network Initiative Q is drawing skepticism for its viral marketing tactics.

Sam Daley Sam Daley
Updated on November 22, 2024

17 Blockchain Applications and Real-World Use Cases

Check out how these companies use blockchain technology for everyday applications.

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