Crypto Explained: Recent Episodes

Austin Blackwell

Hi! My name is Austin Blackwell! Thanks for checking out my podcast. If you are here you probably already know, crypto is complicated. Here at Crypto Explained our goal is to break down complex topics in the crypto world into short, digestible episodes. Hopefully we can spread awareness and inspire creators to continue to build in this innovative space.

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Today we are sifting through the hype and uncovering the fundamentals behind the biggest meme coin in the crypto world, Dogecoin.

Resources:

  1. https://nooor.io/blog/10-interesting-facts-about-dogecoin-you-need-to-know/
  2. https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2021/02/07/dogecoin-smokes-its-all-time-high-after-snoop-dogg-becomes-snoop-doge/
  3. https://www.forbes.com/advisor/investing/cryptocurrency/what-is-dogecoin/
  4. https://www.coinbase.com/learn/crypto-basics/what-is-dogecoin
  5. https://www.investopedia.com/terms/d/dogecoin.asp
  6. https://blog.bitstamp.net/post/inflationary-vs-deflationary-currencies/
  7. https://cointelegraph.com/dogecoin-for-beginners/what-makes-dogecoin-valuable
  8. https://www.investopedia.com/terms/h/hard-fork.asp
  9. https://www.investopedia.com/tech/history-bitcoin-hard-forks/
  10. https://cointelegraph.com/dogecoin-for-beginners/dogecoin-vs-bitcoin-key-differences
  11. https://fortune.com/2022/03/29/will-smith-inu-coin-chris-rock-slap-crypto-soars-nft/

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Today we are diving into what possibly may become the VISA of Crypto, Solana!

Resources:
https://aws.amazon.com/blockchain/decentralization-in-blockchain/

https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/article/solana

https://www.getastra.com/blog/knowledge-base/blockchain-security/

https://medium.com/vechain-foundation/what-does-scalability-really-mean-in-blockchain-b8b13b3181c6

https://ycharts.com/indicators/ethereum_average_gas_price#:~:text=Basic

https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2022/05/03/heres-why-solana-ceased-block-production-for-seven-hours-on-saturday/#:~:text=Solana

https://www.techdreams.org/crypto-currency/the-solana-gas-fee-trend/12713-20220206#:~:text=Solana's

https://cointelegraph.com/news/what-is-solana-and-how-does-it-work

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solana_(blockchain_platform)

https://docs.solana.com/history

https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9236965

https://www.mlq.ai/solana-vs-ethereum/#:~:text=Solana

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Today we are diving into one of the most complex projects in the crypto space, Cardano!

https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/article/cardano

https://cardano.org/ouroboros/#:~:text=Ouroboros

https://www.forbes.com/advisor/investing/cryptocurrency/cardano-ada/

https://www.investopedia.com/tech/blockchain-technologys-three-generations/

https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/crypto/heres-how-ethereums-new-upgrade-will-decrease-its-energy-usage-by-99-95-per-cent-7840946/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMUztLQNqSI&t=247s

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ada_Lovelace

https://www.coindesk.com/learn/crypto-staking-101-what-is-staking/

https://cointelegraph.com/news/sundaeswap-launches-on-cardano-but-users-report-failing-transactions

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Today we are taking a quick look into one of the most transparent cryptocurrencies of all time, USD Coin.

Resources:
https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/usd-coin/

https://www.investopedia.com/usd-coin-5210435

https://www.circle.com/en/

https://www.centre.io/?hsLang=en

https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/central-bank-digital-currency-cbdc.asp

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Today we are chatting about the XRP token and the drama surrounding the SEC and Ripple Labs.

Resources:

https://cointelegraph.com/blockchain-for-beginners/what-is-ripple-a-beginners-guide-for-understanding-ripple

https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/xrp/

https://www.gobankingrates.com/investing/crypto/what-is-ripple-xrp/

https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-difference-between-XRP-and-RippleNet

https://aws.amazon.com/partners/success/ripple/#:~:text=RippleNet

https://www.bobsguide.com/articles/is-ripple-a-threat-to-swift-gpis-monopoly-on-cross-border-payments/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ripple_(payment_protocol)#:~:text=3

forbes.com/advisor/investing/cryptocurrency/what-is-ripple-xrp/

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Today we are chatting about the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, Binance!

Resources:
https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/bnb/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/pamelaambler/2018/02/07/changpeng-zhao-binance-exchange-crypto-cryptocurrency/?sh=4019a1811eee

https://wiki.rugdoc.io/docs/proof-of-stake-authority-posa/

https://academy.binance.com/en/articles/proof-of-authority-explained

https://coincodecap.com/binance-chain-vs-binance-smart-chain

https://www.coindesk.com/business/2022/02/15/binance-smart-chain-rebrands-to-bnb-chain/#:~:text=BSC

https://wiki.rugdoc.io/docs/intro-to-bsc-binance-smart-chain/

https://www.cnbc.com/2019/05/08/binance-bitcoin-hack-over-40-million-of-cryptocurrency-stolen.html

https://asiatimes.com/2019/05/binance-offers-full-refund-after-40m-hack/

https://coinmarketcap.com/rankings/exchanges/

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Today we are getting a little shady! Let's take a dive deep into the significance and history of the largest stablecoin on the market. Tether.

Resources:
https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/tether/

https://messari.io/asset/tether/profile#:~:text=Tether 

https://www.investopedia.com/terms/t/tether-usdt.asp

https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2021.02.17_-_settlement_agreement_-_execution_version.b-t_signed-c2_oag_signed.pdf

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Part 2 breaking down the complex topic of blockchain technology. This week we go into the history of blockchain technology and what the future holds for this emerging market.

Resources:
https://www.icaew.com/technical/technology/blockchain-and-cryptoassets/blockchain-articles/what-is-blockchain/history#:~:text=Blockchain

https://learnmeabitcoin.com/

https://www.icaew.com/technical/technology/blockchain-and-cryptoassets/blockchain-articles/what-is-blockchain/history#:~:text=Blockchain

https://coingeek.com/stuart-haber-and-scott-stornetta-how-our-timestamping-mechanism-was-used-in-bitcoin-video/

https://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/bit-gold.asp

https://www.businessinsider.com/bitcoin-mining-electricity-usage-more-than-google-2021-9#:~:text=Bitcoin

https://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/proof-stake-pos.asp

https://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/proof-stake-pos.asp

https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/financials/blockchain-stocks/problems-with-blockchain/

https://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/bit-gold.asp

https://coingeek.com/stuart-haber-and-scott-stornetta-how-our-timestamping-mechanism-was-used-in-bitcoin-video/

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Does the word "Blockchain" confuse you? No shame! It is the same with most of the population. Let's clear that up by learning exactly what "The Blockchain" is and what all the hype is about.

Resources:
https://www.icaew.com/technical/technology/blockchain-and-cryptoassets/blockchain-articles/what-is-blockchain/history#:~:text=Blockchain

https://learnmeabitcoin.com/

https://www.icaew.com/technical/technology/blockchain-and-cryptoassets/blockchain-articles/what-is-blockchain/history#:~:text=Blockchain

https://coingeek.com/stuart-haber-and-scott-stornetta-how-our-timestamping-mechanism-was-used-in-bitcoin-video/

https://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/bit-gold.asp

https://www.businessinsider.com/bitcoin-mining-electricity-usage-more-than-google-2021-9#:~:text=Bitcoin

https://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/proof-stake-pos.asp

https://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/proof-stake-pos.asp

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What is Ethereum? Today we discuss how Ethereum is different from Bitcoin, how it was created and what is to come for this emerging cryptocurrency.

Resources:https://www.investopedia.com/articles/investing/031416/bitcoin-vs-ethereum-driven-different-purposes.asphttps://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/ethereum.asp

https://ethereum.org/en/https://ethereum.org/en/

https://ethereum.org/en/smart-contracts/

https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/smart-contracts.asp

https://cointelegraph.com/ethereum-for-beginners/history-of-eth-the-rise-of-the-ethereum-blockchain

https://www.coindesk.com/learn/what-is-a-decentralized-application/https://ethereum.org/669c9e2e2027310b6b3cdce6e1c52962/Ethereum_Whitepaper_-_Buterin_2014.pdf

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitalik_Buterin

https://bitinfocharts.com/comparison/ethereum-transactionfees.html#3y

https://decrypt.co/resources/what-merge-ethereum-move-proof-stake

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What is Bitcoin? The first and most important cryptocurrency, Bitcoin has a has strong support in the crypto community, but does it deserve it? Decide for yourself and give this episode a listen.

Resources:Bitcoin White Sheet- A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System

Learn me a Bitcoin- https://learnmeabitcoin.com/

The History of Bitcoin- https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3047875

“What is Bitcoin? Bitcoin Explained Simply for Dummies”- 99Bitcoins https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41JCpzvnn_0

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