Crypto Basics

Crypto Basics

Asset Tokenization Explained: Benefits, Risks, and How It Can Work

Asset tokenization is the process of converting traditional assets into digital tokens that can be sold, held, and traded. Learn more about asset tokenization.

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What Is Blockchain Gaming?

Learn what blockchain gaming is, how blockchain technology can improve gaming, the future of blockchain gaming, and more from Chainalysis.

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All About Yield Farming in DeFi

Read to learn about yield farming mechanics, strategies, and challenges, and how yield farming has powered DeFi growth.

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Introduction to ERC-20 Tokens

Most tokens built on Ethereum operate within the ERC-20 standard. What are the advantages and challenges of ERC-20 tokens? Learn here.

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Monero: All About the Top Privacy Coin

Learn all about the top privacy coin, Monero (XMR). We discuss Monero's privacy-enhancing features, Monero's market growth, and the future of Monero.

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Privacy Coins 101: Anonymity-Enhanced Cryptocurrencies

What are privacy coins? Learn about how they work, the most popular privacy coins, use cases, bans, and the future of anonymity-enhanced cryptocurrencies.

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Introduction to Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs)

What are decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs)? Learn about how they work, their benefits, the largest DAOs, and the future of DAOs.

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How to Evaluate Blockchain Analysis Tools

Learn how to evaluate blockchain analysis tools and how to evaluate your options based on use cases and ideal toolsets.

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What is Solana?

Solana is a low-fee, high-speed public blockchain that powers NFTs, games, and DeFi. Here's how it works and where it's headed.

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Crypto Mixers and AML Compliance

In this article, we explain what crypto mixers are, how they work, and whether they're compliant with anti-money laundering law.

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New Layer 1 Blockchains Are Expanding the DeFi Ecosystem, But No Eth Killers Yet

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Cryptoasset Realization: How Cryptocurrencies Are Frozen, Seized, and Forfeited

Investigators have seized billions since Bitcoin’s creation. Learn about cryptoasset realization and how cryptoassets are frozen, seized, sold, and distributed.

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Is Bitcoin Traceable?

Is Bitcoin traceable? While blockchains are public, they're not easy to read. Transaction graphing tools make these activities easy to understand and analyze.

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Exploring Blockchains: A Simple Guide

A blockchain is a ledger of records distributed across a network of computers made up of blocks consisting of transactions, metadata, and a cryptographic hash.

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What is AML and KYC for Crypto?

Cryptocurrency anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your customer (KYC) practices are designed to stop criminals from converting illegally obtained cryptocurrencies into fiat money.