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Browse our articles on all things crypto and blockchain! Use the links below to browse by category or use the search bar to find what you’re looking for!
Crypto Basics:
VestaDAO: Who we are, what our biases are, affiliate links
A breakdown of who VestaDAO are, what our biases are and how we look to mitigate them, and how we avoid bias in our use of affiliate links.
Intro to cryptocurrency and blockchain
An introduction to key aspects of both cryptocurrency and blockchain. Including what it is, how it works, and links to further resources.
Types of Cryptocurrency: Coins and Blockchain
In this article we explore the types of cryptocurrency coins, the difference between a coin and a token, and the different types of cryptocurrency blockchain.
Types of Cryptocurrency: Tokens, Altcoins and more
A breakdown of the many different types of cryptocurrency tokens. Includes a glossary of terms and common ways in which they are mis-used.
Crypto: The good, the bad, and use-cases
What makes crypto good, what makes it bac and what is it for? Cryptocurrency advantages, cryptocurrency disadvantages and cryptocurrency use-cases.
Crypto Security:
Crypto Scams: And how to avoid them
In this article we go over the most common crypto scams and how to avoid them. We also cover the main objectives of crypto scams and how knowing this can help you stay safe.
Crypto Security: How to keep your crypto safe
A range of tips to keep your crypto funds safe. How to check if a project is legit, protecting your crypto wallet, and navigating the social cesspool.
Crypto Wallets; hot vs cold, custodial vs non-custodial
Crypto Wallets: what are they? What is a custodial vs non-custodial wallet? Hot wallet vs cold wallet? Which crypto wallet do I want?
Cryptocurrency Security: Is crypto safe?
One of the first questions people have about cryptocurrency is: “is crypto safe?” Find out the multiple answers to that question in this intro level article.
Crypto as an Investment:
Evaluating Tokens: Tokenomics and token metrics
Tips on evaluating a crypto project you’re considering investing in. Includes tokenomics, token metrics, and how to check them.
Crypto as an Investment: Investment Styles
An introduction to multiple cryptocurrency investment styles. Including DCA, “hodling”, and day/leverage trading.
Crypto as an Investment: Have a plan and stick to it
Cryptocurrency investment plans. What they are, what they look like, and why you should definitely have one.
Cryptocurrency: Is it a Good Investment?
Is cryptocurrency a good investment? How does is perform vs. traditional stocks? What are the risks involved?
Decentralization:
Governance: What it is and why you probably don’t have it
Governance is a word that crypto projects LOVE to throw around. Here we dive in to what it’s supposed to mean, how it’s (mis)used, and why you probably don’t have it.
Decentralization: The word with 1,000 definitions
Decentralization is a word that is used in dozens of different ways. Sometimes it means complete lack of centralized control. Sometimes it means sweet f all.
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