Crypto & Learning

Hungry for knowledge? Here you can get acquainted with blockchain, wallet security, DeFi and much more.

PUBLISHED 27TH MARCH 2023

Due Diligence and Red Flags in Web3

As the world of Web3 is constantly evolving, and new projects are popping up every day, there are a few key things you should keep an eye out for; red flags, if you will. In this article, we uncover some of the basics to be aware of when investing in Web3 projects.

PUBLISHED 6TH MARCH 2023

What is dollar-cost averaging (DCA), and how does it work?

When investing in crypto currencies, many enthusiasts dive in without having a clear plan. However, you can benefit greatly from taking a moment to reflect on your investment strategy. Let’s discuss DCA, and why everyone tells you to do it.

PUBLISHED 17TH FEBRUARY 2023

Staying safe in the crypto space

Crypto scams are becoming increasingly creative and are often hard to spot in a jungle of misleading information. In this article, we uncover some of the most used social crypto scams, and how you can stay clear of them.

PUBLISHED 10TH JANUARY 2023

How Are Proof of Reserve Audits Conducted?

In the second and final part of our series on proof of reserves, we continue our deep-dive into the concept, take a closer look at Merkle Trees and examine how users can utilize proof of reserves in their due diligence.

PUBLISHED 9TH JANUARY 2023

What Is Proof of Reserves?

In this two-part series we take a closer look at the concept of proof of reserves, how users can take advantage of it in their own due diligence, as well as how custodians can utilize it to regain the trust of their users.

PUBLISHED 25TH NOVEMBER 2022

How Do Liquidity Pools Work?

If you have been in the DeFi world for some time, you would have heard of the term ‘Liquidity pool.’ It’s a term that gets thrown around a lot. What does it mean, and how does it work? More importantly, how can it work for you? This article will address those questions.

PUBLISHED 22ND NOVEMBER 2022

From hero to zero - The rise and fall of FTX and Alameda

In last week’s write-up on the sudden collapse of FTX and Alameda, we investigated what led to the debacle and what learnings the crypto community can take from it. In this article, we take a closer look at how FTX became one of the fastest-growing exchanges in the space, and what sketchy endeavours they’ve undertaken to get there.

PUBLISHED 17TH NOVEMBER 2022

Bankman’s Darling Couldn’t Survive the Bankrun, But What Are the Talking Points From FTX’s Collapse?

In this article, we take a closer look at the sudden, spectacular collapse of FTX and Alameda and analyze the key takeaways from the ongoing debacle.

PUBLISHED 11TH NOVEMBER 2022

Bad Tokenomics, Poor Security Measures: Why DeFi Has Had a Hand in Its Own Troubles

In this article, we take a closer look at the recent down-turn of DeFi as well as how reckless developers have played a part in it and discuss how DeFi may be able to redeem itself on the road ahead.

PUBLISHED 10TH NOVEMBER 2022

Decline In Gaming Activity On Ethereum: Minor Blip or Game Over?

Gaming activity has plunged more than 96% on Ethereum. In this article, we take a closer look at the state of GameFi on Ethereum and discuss whether this decline is merely a minor blip, or whether it poses serious concerns for the future of GameFi.

PUBLISHED 6TH NOVEMBER 2022

How Do Oracles Work In The Crypto World?

Have you ever placed a buy or sell order for a cryptocurrency at a specific price? Or have you ever profited from arbitraging the same coin across multiple exchanges? If you answer yes to one or both of these questions, you have likely benefited from a blockchain oracle.

PUBLISHED 20TH OCTOBER 2022

How to Do Your Research Before Investing In Cryptocurrencies

In this article we take a closer look at one of the most wide-spread pieces of advice in crypto - DYOR. Where do you start, and what metrics are worth keeping an eye on?

PUBLISHED 2ND OCTOBER 2022

Five Types Of Consensus Mechanisms You Should Know About

How do blockchains ensure that transactions are real, valid, and not the product of fraud? The answer is consensus mechanisms, and in this article, we take a closer look at the pros and cons of five of the most popular consensus mechanisms in crypto.

PUBLISHED 25TH SEPTEMBER 2022

Understanding Blockchain Hard Forks

In the ever evolving crypto space, it is important to brush up on the basics. In this article, we take a closer look at what hard forks are, how they work, and how they are utilized to upgrade blockchains.

PUBLISHED 14TH SEPTEMBER 2022

Ethereum Merge 2: 5 Misconceptions About The Ethereum Merge

With the excitement that the Ethereum Merge has created, several commentators attempting to explain what the Merge is have muddied up the purpose of the Merge. Here are five misconceptions about the Ethereum merge.

PUBLISHED 9TH SEPTEMBER 2022

Ethereum Merge 1: What Is The Ethereum Merge?

One of crypto’s most anticipated events is finally here: The Ethereum Merge. In this article, we take a closer look at what the merge is as well as how it benefits the environment and lays the foundation for greatly improving transaction output and gas fees on Ethereum Mainnet.

PUBLISHED 4TH SEPTEMBER 2022

What to expect from DAOs in the future

This article looks at the role DAOs will play in the future of Web3 and the advantages of DAOs. We'll also look at some of the difficulties these groups encounter and talk about solutions.

PUBLISHED 2ND SEPTEMBER 2022

All you need to know about stablecoins

With more than 15% of the global market cap, stablecoins are widely used and can be found in most portfolios. In this article, we take a closer look at the dynamics that give stablecoins utility as well as the risks associated with them.