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Understand the various protocols that power crypto projects.
Bitcoin
Protocols
How the Lightning Network could solve Bitcoin's speed and scale conundrums
The emergence of ordinals and BRC-20 tokens sparked a lively debate within the Bitcoin community. On the one hand, enthusiasts celebrated the newf
Aug 13, 2025
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Protocols
What is Celestia (TIA): modular blockchains for a scalable future
If you've been in the crypto scene for long enough, you'll definitely have heard of teething issues like network outages for layer-1 blockchains like
Jul 15, 2025
Bitcoin
Protocols
Four new token standards on the block
Crypto moves at "lightning" speed, and there's been lots of momentum behind new token standards and protocols recently. Some have hailed them as signi
Apr 25, 2024
Bitcoin
Ecosystem development
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OKX Ventures 2024 Bitcoin Outlook Report
Authored by Kiwi Yao, researcher at OKX Ventures and edited by Kelvin Lam, CFA The path to a thriving Bitcoin Ecosystem in 2024 through technological
Apr 25, 2024
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Protocols
OKX Ventures 2024 Forecast: 7 Key predictions and projects to watch
Foreword Over the past decade, Bitcoin has demonstrated remarkable innovation and resilience, even during times of challenging market conditions. It h
Apr 25, 2024
Protocols
DApps
What is Dymension (DYM)? Exploring the modular blockchain
Dymension is a modular Layer-1 blockchain platform that supports the creation and deployment of new application-specific blockchain networks called R
Jul 29, 2025
Intermediate
3
Protocols
DeFi
What is Ondo Finance (ONDO)? Bridging TradFi to DeFi
Ondo Finance is a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform that’s designed to bridge the gap between traditional finance (TradFi) and DeFi through the to
May 28, 2024
Intermediate
5
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Farming
Top 10 crypto airdrops for 2024
An airdrop is a marketing and community-seeding tactic that sees a crypto company distribute free tokens from its project to selected people. An airdr
May 20, 2024
13
Altcoin
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What is Bittensor (TAO)? A guide to the decentralized artificial intelligence platform
Bittensor is a disruptive platform that bridges the distinct powers of artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain. AI is quickly weaving its way deep
Apr 25, 2024
411
DeFi
Protocols
What is AirSwap?
AirSwap is a decentralized peer-to-peer (p2p) cryptocurrency exchange built on the Ethereum blockchain. The exchange aims to solve the problems associ
Apr 25, 2024
1
Altcoin
Protocols
What is Civic (CVC)?
Civic is a personal identity verification service provider that applies modern cryptography, blockchain technology, and smart contracts to develop an
Apr 25, 2024
1
Protocols
DeFi
What is Fusion?
Fusion is a smart-contract-based blockchain that supports interoperability between blockchains. Its goal is to allow users on different blockchains to
Apr 25, 2024
Beginners
1
DeFi
Protocols
What is DIA?
Before we delve into what is DIA, it’s important to understand what oracles are. Blockchains like Ethereum, Cardano and others don’t have ready access
Apr 25, 2024
Altcoin
Protocols
What is Enzyme (MLN)?
Enzyme Finance is an asset-management protocol built on the Ethereum blockchain. The project was previously called Melon Protocol but was later rebran
Jun 17, 2024
Beginners
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