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Explained
Cointelegraph's Explained section simplifies blockchain, crypto, AI, and digital finance. We cover everything from basic concepts to trends like DeFi, NFTs, Web3, and smart contracts, helping you learn about digital assets, crypto security, and more. Whether you're a beginner or staying up-to-date, it offers easy-to-understand information.
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Bitcoin is a volatile digital asset, gold is a stable physical store of value, and oil is a key energy resource with geopolitical risks.
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Yield farming isn’t just about passive income — it’s a game of token velocity. The constant reinvestment of rewards into new pools fuels DeFi’s growth but also creates Ponzi-like risks.
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Trump’s executive order aims to create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a US Digital Asset Stockpile of forfeited assets (non-BTC) owned by the Treasury.
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Crypto mixers and crosschain bridges help criminals obscure stolen funds, making it harder for investigators to trace illicit transactions.
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Wash trading and money laundering distort NFT markets, creating fake demand and facilitating illicit activities.
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Crypto exchanges manage liquidity crises following major hacks by leveraging insurance funds, seeking emergency financing, suspending services, and collaborating with industry players.
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The Ethereum Pectra upgrade introduces stablecoin gas payments and sets the stage for future innovations like Verkle trees.
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Multisig cold wallets are highly secure but not immune to attacks, as demonstrated by incidents like the February 2025 Bybit hack, emphasizing the need for additional precautions.
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Milei’s LIBRA crypto post sent prices soaring, then crashing. The controversy has left investors dealing with losses and Milei facing a legal and political fallout.
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Ethereum rolling back transactions post-Bybit hack is technically infeasible. It has grown into a vast and complex network, and the repercussions of a rollback would be enormous.
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While technically possible, the likelihood of mining a block solo without significant hash power is extremely low.
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Explore the history of attempts to change Bitcoin’s 21-million hard cap and why it has proven to be hard to create an alternative to the apex asset.
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Haliey Welch’s foray into cryptocurrency, initially met with hype, has become mired in controversy, with accusations of involvement in a crypto scam.
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Find out the potential advantages and risks of incorporating Bitcoin into your retirement portfolio and whether it’s a viable long-term investment option in 2025.