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Crypto Basics · 18 articles
What Is Staking in Crypto? — OTCN Research cover
Crypto Basics 07 Oct · 6 min

What Is Staking in Crypto?

Staking locks crypto to help run a proof-of-stake network in return for rewards. Learn the main ways to stake, where rewards come from and what can go wrong.

What Gives Cryptocurrency Its Value? — OTCN Research cover
Crypto Basics 07 Oct · 6 min

What Gives Cryptocurrency Its Value?

Crypto has value when people need what the network does. See the drivers ranked: real use, supply rules, security, liquidity and speculation.

Crypto vs Stocks: How the Risks Differ — OTCN Research cover
Crypto Basics 07 Oct · 6 min

Crypto vs Stocks: How the Risks Differ

A stock is a claim on a company's profits; most crypto is not. Compare crypto vs stocks on volatility, protections, trading hours and what can go to zero.

Crypto vs Fiat Money — OTCN Research cover
Crypto Basics 07 Oct · 6 min

Crypto vs Fiat Money

Fiat money is issued and managed by governments; most crypto follows rules written into code. Compare supply, stability, protection and everyday use.

How to Keep Records of Your Crypto Transactions — OTCN Research cover
Crypto Basics 07 Oct · 6 min

How to Keep Records of Your Crypto Transactions

Track every crypto buy, sale, transfer and reward with the right details so tax time and disputes are easy: a step-by-step routine, what to record and where.

Crypto Myths Beginners Still Believe — OTCN Research cover
Crypto Basics 07 Oct · 6 min

Crypto Myths Beginners Still Believe

The crypto myths that cost beginners most, from "my exchange balance is insured" to "it always comes back": what people believe, why it hurts and what is true.

What Is a Crypto Market Cycle? — OTCN Research cover
Crypto Basics 07 Oct · 6 min

What Is a Crypto Market Cycle?

A crypto market cycle is the repeating swing from accumulation to boom, distribution and bust. Learn the four phases, what drives them and their limits.

Why Do Most Cryptocurrencies Move Together? — OTCN Research cover
Crypto Basics 07 Oct · 6 min

Why Do Most Cryptocurrencies Move Together?

Most coins rise and fall with bitcoin because they share liquidity, traders and leverage. See what drives crypto correlation and when it breaks down.