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Crypto basics Academy

Category description – Bitcoin was invented by a pseudonymous individual or group named Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008 and is the world’s first enduring cryptocurrency that succeeded where decades of digital cash experiments failed.
Two people using virtual reality headsets, interacting with digital forest and floating Bitcoin (BTC) icons.
Malcolm O'Mahony

What is the Metaverse?

Reading Time: 14 minutes The metaverse is an expansive digital realm composed of interconnected virtual worlds, where users can interact, explore, and engage in diverse activities using avatars. This

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Illustration featuring BTC, Ethereum, Solana, and Cardano logos. Ideal for those looking to buy crypto on Coinmama.
Nimrod Gruber

What is Cardano (ADA)?

Reading Time: 5 minutes Cardano is an advanced smart contract platform, developed in association with Charles Hoskinson, who co-founded Ethereum (ETH) and was also deeply involved with Ethereum Classic

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Malcolm O'Mahony

What are Nodes?

Reading Time: 4 minutes Nodes are computer devices that help to uphold the integrity of blockchain networks by storing records of transactions. Nodes can be computers, smartphones, or other computer devices. They serve a vital purpose in the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

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Malcolm O'Mahony

What is Cryptocurrency?

Reading Time: 10 minutes Cryptocurrencies represent a form of digital money that relies on cryptography and decentralized networks to enable secure, transparent, and efficient transactions. Operating independently from central

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Illustration of four Ethereum logos over a geometric platform, hinting to buy BTC on Coinmama.
Steven Hay

What is Ethereum Classic (ETC)?

Reading Time: 4 minutes What is Ethereum Classic (ETC) and how does it differ from Ethereum (ETH)? If you’d like to buy Ethereum Classic, this article will help answer that

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Stacks of cash with Bitcoin symbols atop, ideal for those wanting to buy Bitcoin on Coinmama.
Steven Hay

What is Bitcoin Cash (BCH)?

Reading Time: 5 minutes If you’re a newcomer to crypto, you probably first heard about Bitcoin (BTC) before discovering that another prominent coin is called Bitcoin Cash (BCH). So

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