CEX versus DEX: trading with an exchange account or a wallet
Not every place where you swap coins works the same way. A centralized exchange, or CEX, has an operator managing accounts and trading systems. A decentralized exchange, or DEX, uses blockchain progr…
Why are memecoins popular? Dogecoin and internet meme culture
Coins inspired by dog pictures or internet jokes sometimes attract enormous attention. “Memecoin” describes cryptocurrencies associated with trends, characters and community culture.
What is a stablecoin? Understanding USDT, USDC and depegging
Bitcoin's price can move sharply, while USDT and USDC usually stay near one US dollar. Tokens designed to track the value of a particular asset are called stablecoins.
HODL, FOMO and DYOR: a guide to crypto community slang
Crypto discussions often mix English abbreviations with internet slang in a single sentence. Knowing the meanings helps you follow the conversation, but jokes and rallying cries should not become rea…
Crypto basics: coins, tokens, tickers and market capitalization
A price table can contain more unfamiliar words than numbers. Here are common terms grouped by topic. Knowing them makes it easier to understand what you are comparing on an exchange or CoinMadang.
What is a blockchain? How computers verify a shared transaction record
Blockchain is not just a technology for buying and selling coins. It lets many participants keep the same records and check new entries against agreed rules.