Crypto Basics #8 — Understanding Proof of Stake
Every blockchain needs a way to decide whose version of the record is the correct one. That process is called consensus, and proof of stake is one of the main approaches in use today.
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RM Mechanics #2 — Stop Losses Aren't Optional
Here's what a lot of people do: they set a stop loss, the price gets close to it, and they move it down because they "don't want to get stopped out." Then it gets close again. They move it again. Eventually the position goes badly wrong, and the stop that was supposed to protect them do...
Crypto Basics #7 — Understanding Nodes
A node is a single computer taking part in a blockchain network. If the network is the crowd, a node is one person in it.
Crypto Basics #6 — Understanding Blockchain Networks
We've covered what a blockchain is as a record. The blockchain network is the living system that keeps that record running.
Mindset #1 — How to Spot FOMO Before It Costs You
The chart is green. Everyone in every crypto group is talking about it. You didn't buy earlier. The urge to jump in right now is hard to ignore.
Crypto Basics #5 — Understanding Smart Contracts
A smart contract is easier to grasp with a plain example. Imagine a vending machine. You put in the right amount, you press the button, and the machine releases your item. No cashier, no negotiation. The rules are built into the machine, and it follows them every time.
Crypto Basics #4 — Understanding Ethereum (ETH)
If Bitcoin showed that digital money could work without a bank, Ethereum asked a bigger question: what else could a blockchain do?