What is DeFi: decentralized finance explained for beginners
Decentralized finance explained from scratch: lending, exchanges and savings without banks, how smart contracts work and what the risks are.
Ethereum
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What is Ethereum: the world computer that goes beyond cryptocurrencies
Ethereum explained: what it is, how smart contracts work, what dApps are, what ether is and what Layer 2 means. The programmable blockchain beyond Bitcoin.
Bitcoin vs Ethereum: key differences and which one to choose
Bitcoin and Ethereum compared: purpose, technology, supply, use cases and risks. What sets them apart and which makes more sense for your goals.
What is a smart contract: explained without the hype
Smart contracts explained from scratch: what they are, how they work on Ethereum, real examples, risks and why they are not legal contracts.
What is staking: how it works, risks and how it differs from mining
Staking explained from scratch: how it works, which networks use it, how much you can earn, what the risks are and how it differs from Bitcoin mining.