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Plugging more people into the global financial system requires developing new tools to fit their needs. From self-custody to staking, Proof of Reserves, and more, crypto brings new solutions to the table – adding on to the ones developed in traditional finance, like cash deposits and financial audits.

You should be hearing more and more about Proof of Reserves but can you explain the difference between a token’s Proof of Reserves and an exchange’s Proof of Reserves? Here’s our quick recap, in simple terms. Exchange Proof of Reserves This is the type of Proof of Reserves OKX and other crypto exchanges

Self-custody wallets have often been touted as a great way to keep your crypto safe, and for good reason. By taking your crypto off of centralized exchanges and holding your own private keys, you reduce the risk of hacks, scams, and theft. And instead of trusting another entity to protect your assets,

In crypto you'll often hear about counterparty-risks and how Bitcoin was built to mitigate them. But can you explain in simple terms what they are and why they matter? Here's our best shot at explaining it all, with some (scary!) historical examples. What's counterparty-risk? First things

From banks to crypto exchanges, there's lots that can happen when you transfer money to a custodian. But if you think the job of a bank is to store your cash, you might be in for a surprise. Here's our explainer about what happens to your money when you transfer it to a bank or to a (good!) crypto

You might have heard of Proof of Reserves (PoR) but did you know there are actually different types of PoR, each giving more weight to different aspects? In this article we'll cover what these are, in simple terms. 👇 Verify our reserves Frequency Proof of Reserves is a method that allows cryptocurrency

Publishing transparent and frequent Proofs of Reserves (PoR) is crucial for centralized exchanges who want to prove their solvency. OKX uses Merkle tree verification to prove that the total on-chain assets we hold is equivalent or greater than the total of our customers' deposits. But, while this

What are Merkle trees and how do they enable Proof of Reserves? You’ll often hear that some kinds of Proof of Reserves are based on “Merkle trees”. But what are they and how do they even work? Here’s what you need to know, in simple terms. 👇 Verify our reserves First, what’s a “hash”? A hash is

From a war, to a pandemic, to unscrupulous actors in the crypto economy, we’ve witnessed several unusual events in the last year that have precipitously consolidated into a global economic decline with rising inflation. Innovative companies and individuals seize this downcycle to re-invest in their infrastructure,

Adam Bloom is a Content Writer, podcaster, and yield farmer based in Los Angeles. The Barbell strategy is supported by Nassim Taleb. Here’s how it works and how it might be applied to crypto. 🏋️‍♀️ In summary Nassim Taleb argues that we can’t accurately predict trading risk, and more data actually

Toncoin (TON) is the native cryptocurrency used across The Open Network. It is a Layer 1 blockchain aimed at streamlining cryptocurrency payments directly on the Telegram platform. TON is a high-performing blockchain. Its goal is to accommodate any transaction complexity on both its master blockchain

While most cryptocurrency projects out there are built on blockchain technology, there are some exceptions. Due to the limitations of blockchain, some projects experimented with similar technology that still differs in some aspects. One example is Nano (XNO), built on a ledger technology similar to blockchain,

Monero is easily one of the most recognizable cryptocurrencies in the nascent industry. It focuses on enabling private transactions through a scalable blockchain blockchain network. While the broader crypto space has struggled to break the bears' control, the Monero protocol has posted reasonable gains.

One of the most significant trends in IT over the past decade has been the proliferation of cloud computing. One such decentralized service that has played a role in this alteration is Storj. In today's crypto market, Storj price predictions are essential for those looking to invest in the token. As

Celo is a revolutionary Layer 1 blockchain network that seeks to increase smartphone users' cryptocurrency adoption. The platform makes it easy for anyone to receive and send crypto with their mobile number, and transactions on the Celo protocol are fast, cheap, and secure.  Given the team's vision,

Fantom (FTM) is one of many cryptocurrency/blockchain projects created to rival Ethereum. Issues such as the lack of scalability, long processing time, and massive fees are huge weaknesses of the Ethereum blockchain. While many projects emerged to offer greater scalability or improved dApps, and alike,

Tron (TRX) is a coin that powers a blockchain-based operating system created by the Tron Foundation in 2017. It was founded by Justin Sun. Since its launch, it has evolved and stood the test of time as one of the largest coins. We will dive into TRX as we go over the Tron price prediction. The goal

ApeCoin (APE) is a cryptocurrency inspired by Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) — one of the biggest NFTs in the blockchain industry. The non-fungible token collection attracted countless big players. Then, in March 2022, ApeCoin launched as a native cryptocurrency of the APE Foundation’s APE Ecosystem. 

This crypto bear market is actually different from previous ones. Here’s why. 👇 Crypto has faced a bunch of more or less dramatic market downturns, and you always hear people say that “this time, it’s different”. It usually isn’t, of course. But what about the current bear market we’re in? We’ve

This is an OKX – Okcoin research partnership. Devika Mittal is the Listing Lead for Okcoin, a gaming enthusiast, and a proponent of women in crypto. While GameFi remains dominant in crypto, its business models often remain unsustainable. Here’s how they could improve. 👇 TL;DR GameFi remains