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How to track upcoming cryptocurrency airdrops

No official airdrop calendar exists, so track upcoming cryptocurrency airdrops through project channels and claim only from the official page.

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Learn · DeFi & Web3 · 3 min read

Memecoin launchpads: how they work and what to know

A memecoin launchpad mints a new meme token and opens a liquidity pool so people can trade it right away. Most tokens are volatile and often are scams.

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Learn · DeFi & Web3 · 3 min read

Real-world asset tokenization: how it works

Tokenization in crypto issues tokens that represent off-chain assets. A custodian usually holds the asset, and US platforms handle custody and checks.

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Learn · DeFi & Web3 · 3 min read

DePIN in crypto: what it is and how it works

DePIN pays crypto tokens to people who run real hardware such as hotspots and storage drives. It covers how rewards work, taxes and risks in the US.

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Learn · DeFi & Web3 · 3 min read

NFT marketplaces in crypto: how they work today

NFT marketplaces let you buy, sell, or mint NFTs with a crypto wallet, but blockchain trades are usually final and buyer recourse is usually limited.

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Learn · DeFi & Web3 · 4 min read

NFT floor price: what it means before you buy

An NFT floor price is the cheapest listed NFT in a collection right now, not its total value. Wash trading can move the number before you decide to buy.

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Learn · DeFi & Web3 · 3 min read

How to mint an NFT: steps, costs and records

Minting an NFT creates a blockchain token and costs a network fee called gas. You need a compatible wallet, crypto for gas, and a platform that works.

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Learn · DeFi & Web3 · 3 min read

How to buy an NFT safely and avoid fakes

Buy an NFT safely with an established marketplace, the official contract address, and a self-custody wallet. A confirmed transfer cannot be undone.

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Learn · DeFi & Web3 · 3 min read

Airdrop farming: what it is and its real risks

Airdrop farming is doing crypto tasks to qualify for free token drops. It carries sybil bans, scam risks, locked tokens and US income tax at receipt.

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Learn · DeFi & Web3 · 3 min read

CeFi vs DeFi crypto loans: what changes for borrowers

Crypto loans let you borrow by pledging cryptocurrency as collateral. CeFi loans come from companies; DeFi loans run on smart contracts that lock it.

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Learn · DeFi & Web3 · 3 min read

NFT ownership vs copyright: what is the difference

NFT ownership is control of a blockchain token; copyright is a separate legal right in a work. Buying an NFT usually does not transfer copyright.

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Learn · DeFi & Web3 · 3 min read

How to check whether an airdrop is legitimate

Check whether an airdrop is legitimate by matching it to the project's official website and social accounts, then verifying its token contract on Etherscan.

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Learn · DeFi & Web3 · 3 min read

What is an NFT? Digital ownership on a blockchain

An NFT is a unique blockchain token that records ownership of a digital item. It does not transfer the file, and its value can be hard to recover.

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Learn · DeFi & Web3 · 3 min read

Token approvals in DeFi: what you sign and why

A token approval lets a DeFi app spend a token from your wallet, but it does not move the tokens by itself. You can review and revoke it later.

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Learn · DeFi & Web3 · 3 min read

How crypto airdrops work and how to claim one safely

A crypto airdrop sends tokens to wallets that meet a project's rules. You claim one at the official site with a self-custody wallet and the right network.

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Learn · DeFi & Web3 · 4 min read

NFT royalties: what they are and who pays

An NFT royalty pays a creator each time the NFT is resold. Marketplaces decide whether to honor it, and some made payments optional in 2023.

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Learn · DeFi & Web3 · 3 min read

Perpetual DEX: what it is and how it works

A perpetual DEX is an onchain exchange for crypto futures that never expire, settled by smart contracts, with funding rates. US access is often restricted.

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