What is a Decentralized Exchange? — A decentralized exchange, or DEX, uses smart contracts to enable cryptocurrency trading directly between users, without the need for an intermediary. Unlike a centralized exchange, a DEX uses smart contracts and algorithms as the central authority, relying on the trustless nature of open-source code to reliably execute trades. How does a DEX work? Most DEXs…

Communities shape how people interact, and the crypto community is no exception. During “all time highs” sentiment rises. When we dip, the collective sentiment falls. What remains is the underlying technology. Over the past year, we’ve spoken with community members from various sectors on how they’re using cryptocurrency and blockchain…

Cryptocurrencies have many alternative use cases that don’t always get as much coverage in the press, so we’re going over six of our favorite use cases for crypto. 1. Charity

Household names such as Samsung, Amazon, and Microsoft are now using Ethereum, but what exactly makes Ethereum so attractive to investors, entrepreneurs, artists and corporations? As the second biggest cryptocurrency after Bitcoin, Ethereum is known as “the mother of decentralized applications.” This article covers everything you need to know about…

The recent turbulence across the crypto space has impacted not just the industry at large, but conventional financial markets, too. It’s important to note however that crypto has always moved in cycles. And as we prepare for the next peak, we’ve been reflecting on why Blockchain.com started this journey over…

If you’ve been following the recent fallout of crypto exchange FTX, you’ve likely heard the phrase, “not your keys, not your crypto.” But what exactly does this mean? To help unpack the term, we explored the benefits of self-custody using your Private Key Wallet on the Blockchain.com Podcast. In case…

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No phrase in crypto has proven more true over the past few months as: “not your keys, not your crypto.” In fact, we think there’s never been a better time to learn how to self-custody your funds. Follow the steps in this guide to make the most of your Private…

This Blockchain Brief is all about Solana (SOL), an energy-efficient, fast, and low-cost blockchain that powers dApps around the world. What is SOL? ​​Solana is a blockchain platform that includes proof of history (PoH) technology to improve speed without sacrificing security. Because of its PoH technology, Solana is one of the fastest blockchains…