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Learn · Buying & Exchanges · 2 min read

Proof of reserves limits: what it cannot prove

A proof of reserves is a snapshot of assets, not proof an exchange is solvent. It can omit loans and debts, and it does not guarantee withdrawals.

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Learn · Buying & Exchanges · 3 min read

Exchange order book: what it is and what it shows

An exchange order book lists open buy and sell orders by price. It shows the spread and depth, while trade history shows completed trades only.

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Learn · Buying & Exchanges · 3 min read

What happens if a crypto withdrawal is delayed?

A delayed crypto withdrawal is usually pending, not lost. Check its status first, then track it on a blockchain explorer and contact support.

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Learn · Buying & Exchanges · 3 min read

How to fund a crypto exchange account safely

Fund a crypto exchange account by linking a bank account, using a debit card, or sending crypto to the exchange's deposit address. Verify your ID first.

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Learn · Buying & Exchanges · 3 min read

How to check which assets a crypto exchange supports

Check an exchange's official search or asset list, then read the asset page for trading, deposits, withdrawals, the network and your state access.

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Learn · Buying & Exchanges · 3 min read

How to compare crypto withdrawal fees

Compare crypto withdrawal fees by checking the platform fee and live network fee for the same coin and network, then add the cost to sell.

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Learn · Buying & Exchanges · 3 min read

How to compare spot trading fees on crypto exchanges

Compare spot trading fees by adding maker and taker rates, volume tiers and withdrawal costs to get the all-in cost before you choose an exchange.

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Learn · Buying & Exchanges · 3 min read

How to compare crypto exchanges for US users

To compare crypto exchanges as a US user, weigh costs, coins, security, regulation and funding, and check FinCEN MSB registration and state licenses.

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Learn · Buying & Exchanges · 3 min read

How to avoid the wrong withdrawal network

Match the withdrawal network to the receiving platform before you send crypto. Check the current deposit list, memo rules, and network status.

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Learn · Buying & Exchanges · 3 min read

How to make a small test transfer in crypto

Send a small crypto amount first to confirm the address and network. Then check the arrival, confirmations, and save the transaction ID for your records.

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Learn · Blockchain · 3 min read

What is a majority attack on a blockchain?

A majority attack is when one miner or pool controls most hash rate and rewrites blocks. It can double-spend but cannot steal coins from wallets.

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Learn · Blockchain · 3 min read

Proof of work vs proof of stake: how they compare

Proof of work uses miners who race on hardware, while proof of stake uses validators who lock coins; Ethereum switched in 2022, and both have risks.

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Learn · Blockchain · 3 min read

How to compare ASIC miners for a home setup

Compare ASIC miners by algorithm, hashrate, efficiency, watts and noise, then add electricity, cooling and maintenance to the cost for your home.

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Learn · Blockchain · 3 min read

How to calculate mining profitability before you spend

Mining profit is the value of the coins you mine minus electricity, pool, and hardware costs, based on current network data and a current exchange rate.

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Learn · Blockchain · 3 min read

Staking lockup risk: why staked crypto is stuck

Staking lockup risk means staked crypto cannot be sold during unbonding, so its price can fall before the network releases it. The wait varies by network.

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Learn · Blockchain · 4 min read

Can you mine cryptocurrency with a GPU?

Yes, a GPU can mine proof-of-work coins, but Bitcoin needs ASICs, Ethereum ended GPU mining in 2022, and the IRS taxes mining income in the US.

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