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Markets, money and the economy, explained for American investors

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Staking

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Crypto

Proof of Work vs. Proof of Stake: How Blockchains Agree on Truth

Every public blockchain needs a way to agree on which transactions are valid without a central authority. Proof of work and proof of stake are the two main answers. This explainer compares how each works, what each costs and protects against, and the trade-offs investors should understand.

5 min read

Crypto

Ethereum Explained: Smart Contracts, Gas Fees, Staking and Ether

Ethereum is the second-largest crypto network, but it works very differently from bitcoin. This guide explains what smart contracts do, how gas fees are calculated, how proof of stake and staking work, what drives the supply of ether, and the risks and tax rules US investors should understand.

6 min read