Category: Cryptocurrency & Blockchain - Page 2
Slashing Insurance and Protection for Proof-of-Stake Staking
Caius Merrow Feb, 2 2026 0Slashing insurance protects stakers from automatic penalties in Proof-of-Stake blockchains. Learn how it works, who needs it, and which providers offer real coverage for downtime, double signing, and malicious behavior.
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Underground Crypto Trading in Cambodia: How Criminal Networks Turned a Ban into a $4 Billion Empire
Caius Merrow Jan, 31 2026 0Despite a 2019 crypto ban, Cambodia became the world’s largest underground crypto laundering hub, fueled by human trafficking, scam compounds, and $4 billion in illicit funds. This is how criminal networks turned a legal vacuum into a global crime empire.
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Creating and Trading Metaverse Assets: A Practical Guide for Beginners
Caius Merrow Jan, 30 2026 0Learn how to create and trade metaverse assets like virtual land, wearables, and NFTs using blockchain. Understand the real costs, platforms, and strategies that actually work in 2026.
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Different Hash Algorithms Used in Cryptocurrencies: SHA-256, Keccak, BLAKE2, and More
Caius Merrow Jan, 28 2026 0Explore the key hash algorithms powering cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (SHA-256), Ethereum (Keccak-256), Nano (BLAKE2b), and Zcash (Equihash). Understand their differences, security trade-offs, and real-world impact.
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How Gossip Protocol Keeps Blockchain P2P Networks Synchronized
Caius Merrow Jan, 26 2026 0Gossip protocol is the quiet engine behind blockchain’s peer-to-peer networks, spreading transactions and blocks through random, decentralized chatter. Learn how it works, why it’s essential, and where it falls short.
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How North Korean IT Workers Use Crypto to Launder Billions Amid Global Sanctions
Caius Merrow Dec, 31 2025 0North Korean IT workers are laundering over $1.6 billion in crypto through fake remote jobs, using stablecoins and AI deepfakes to evade sanctions. Here's how it works - and how to stop it.
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NFT vs Cryptocurrency: Key Differences Explained
Caius Merrow Nov, 29 2025 0NFTs and cryptocurrencies both run on blockchain tech, but they serve completely different purposes. Cryptocurrency is digital money; NFTs are unique digital ownership certificates. Learn the key differences in structure, value, and use cases.
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What Is NFT Metadata? A Clear Guide to How It Works and Why It Matters
Caius Merrow Nov, 27 2025 0NFT metadata is the JSON data that defines what your NFT looks like and how it works. Learn how it's stored, why centralized hosting puts your NFT at risk, and how to check if your NFT is truly permanent.
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How Iran Uses Bitcoin Mining to Bypass International Sanctions
Caius Merrow Nov, 20 2025 0Iran has turned Bitcoin mining into a state-led sanctions evasion strategy, using cheap electricity and state-backed mining farms to generate billions in crypto revenue. It's bypassing Western banks, funding imports, and reshaping how sanctions work in the digital age.
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User Data Control on Blockchain Social Networks: Take Back Your Digital Identity
Caius Merrow Nov, 13 2025 0Blockchain social networks let you own your data instead of corporations. Learn how they work, their real pros and cons, and whether switching is worth it in 2025.
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How Microgrids and Blockchain Technology Are Reshaping Local Energy Markets
Caius Merrow Nov, 3 2025 0Microgrids powered by blockchain enable peer-to-peer energy trading, automate payments with smart contracts, and make renewable energy more transparent and profitable for communities. This is the future of local power.
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Underground Crypto Market in Ecuador: What’s Really Happening Beyond the Law
Caius Merrow Nov, 1 2025 0Ecuador doesn't have a hidden crypto underworld-just legal exchanges and informal cash trades. Learn how crypto really works in the country, the real risks of unregulated deals, and the safest ways to trade.
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