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New to the crypto world? Learn the fundamentals with these 14 articles.

From money to crypto. Read more about the origin of the well-known payment method in this article and understand the world of blockchain and cryptocurrency

What is money and what forms exist?

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What is money? The history of fiat currencies | Bitvavo

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Cryptocurrency is becoming ever so popular. A digital currency that is not controlled by a central authority. Learn about the differences with fiat money.

What is the difference between fiat money and cryptocurrency?

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The differences between fiat money and cryptocurrencies | Bitvavo

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Decentralized, changeable and transparent. The three most important aspects of blockchain technology, but what exactly is blockchain?

What is blockchain?

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What is blockchain and how does blockchain technology work | Bitvavo

Bitcoin, created by Satoshi Nakamota, was first introduced in 2008. A decentralized platform, eliminating intermediaries between transactions.

What is Bitcoin (BTC)?

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The story of Bitcoin: the first cryptocurrency | Bitvavo

No idea how to start mining crypto? After reading this article you will know how transactions are validated and how the blockchain is formed.

What is mining?

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What is mining? A smart way to verify transactions | Bitvavo

To access your cryptocurrency you need a public and private key. This way the network can verify that you are the rightful owner.

How does a crypto wallet work, and what is a wallet address?

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Crypto wallets and addresses explained | Bitvavo

Data must be protected from any unauthorised person. With the public and private key, only the rightful owner has access.

What are public and private keys?

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Data encryption explained: public and private keys | Bitvavo

A blockchain transaction consists of 3 parts: a sender, a receiver and a quantity. A transaction occurs between two different wallets.

How does a blockchain transaction work?

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How transanction work on the blockchain | Bitvavo

A public blockchain can be used by anyone. A large network of computers ensures that there is no single point of failure.

Are public blockchains safe?

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How secure are public blockchains | Bitvavo

The responsibility for keeping crypto safe lies with the owner himself. Are you aware of the ways in which crypto can be secured?

How do I keep my cryptocurrency safe?

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Ethereum is a decentralized platform with its own token: Ether (ETH). Applications can be built on the platform. These are called 'dApps'.

What is Ethereum?

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What is Ethereum? The history and future of Ethereum | Bitvavo

Altcoins are all coins except Bitcoin. The so-called market cap indicates how large the crypto market or cryptocurrency is and fluctuates continuously.

What are Altcoins and what is Marketcap?

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What are altcoins and what is the market cap | Bitvavo

Non-fungible tokens (NFT) are unique digital items or items that are not replaceable or exchangeable. Ownership is recorded on the blockchain.

What are NFT's?

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ICO's are a way of crowdfunding for crypto startups to raise money for a project. Read this article to recognise and prevent scams.

What is an ICO?

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New to the cryptocurrency world? With these 14 articles for beginners, you will understand the basics of blockchain and cryptocurrency.

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