Crypto & Web 3

21 March 2023 Cryptocurrency: A guide for beginners

What is cryptocurrency and what do currencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cardano and Dogecoin actually do? Read more to find out!

Crypto Beginner

James Ashoo

5 min read

16 February 2023 What is the blockchain? Explained in simple terms

The blockchain explained. We talk what it is, what it does and why it's the foundation of Web 3

Crypto Advanced

Do all cryptocurrencies use the same blockchain?

James Ashoo

6 min read

8 February 2023 Do all cryptocurrencies use the same blockchain?

Well, do they? The short answer, no. The long answer, read on...

Crypto Advanced

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James has been investing for over five years. His aim is to explain the hard stuff, easily! When he's not chewing your ear off about stocks and crypto, he'll most likely be telling bad jokes.

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