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In-depth resources for
understanding Bitcoin and cryptocurrency

We've put together a collection of great articles and videos to help explain Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in a way that anyone can understand. Whether you're looking to learn about cryptocurrency before deciding which one to invest in, or you just want to brush up on your crypto slang, diving into the resources below will put you on the path to a better understanding of crypto so you can take the reigns on your financial future.

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What is Cryptocurrency?

Today, there are thousands of digital assets claiming to satisfy the definition of a cryptocurrency.

Types of Cryptocurrency

With so many crypto assets out there, how do you tell one crypto asset from another? Here, we give an example of how to classify...

What is DeFi?

If you’re diving deep into the world of cryptocurrency, you have probably heard the term “DeFi” used to describe a variety of...

What is an NFT?

Learn how crypto is evolving to power new kinds of digital ownership with NFTs.

Parachain Auctions

Parachain auctions enable developers to create new crypto assets and decentralized applications on top of Polkadot and Kusama.

What is Bitcoin Mining?

Bitcoin differs from more traditional currencies in that it relies on software – and a network of users – to manage...

Proof of Work vs Proof of Stake

At the heart of every cryptocurrency lies a network of computers united through what’s called a consensus mechanism. Here we detail the two most...

Ethereum vs Bitcoin

Side-by-side comparison of Ethereum and Bitcoin, two of the biggest blockchains in terms of market cap and influence.

Top 5 most popular cryptocurrencies

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What is Bitcoin?

Bitcoin is an invention that, for the first time in history, enabled a group of software users to create and manage a digital money supply outside the control of any government or bank.

A revolutionary idea when introduced in 2009, Bitcoin continues to have implications that are just beginning to be understood and explored by technologists and economists today.

Bitcoin Price

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How Do I Get Bitcoin?

There are lots of different ways to get bitcoin. You can work for it, mine it or buy it from an exchange to name a few.

Why is Bitcoin So Volatile?

Buying on the hype train? Afraid of the bubble bursting? Kraken CEO Jesse Powell, has some insights as to why the newest form of currency on the planet has so many "ups and downs."

What If You Lose Bitcoin?

From searching landfills to recover lost hard drives to undergoing hypnosis to remember private keys, people have done some crazy things to access their Bitcoin.

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Crypto Security Guide

The Crypto Security Guide is a new video series designed to teach you security best practices, hosted by our top internal expert, Kraken Chief Security Officer Nick Percoco.

Kraken Security

Get to know Kraken Chief Security Officer Nick Percoco as he explains Kraken's approach to security.

Two-Factor Authentication

Learn the importance of securing your accounts with two-factor authentication and why it’s safer to use a 2FA application on your phone instead of a phone number.

Crypto and Your Phone

Kraken Chief Security Officer Nick Percoco answers the essential questions about mobile phone security.

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Kraken Webinars

Dive deeper into crypto with these informational webinars, featuring some of the leading minds in the space.

The $425 Million Bitcoin Bet – Dan Held & Michael Saylor

Kraken Growth Lead Dan Held welcomed special guest Michael Saylor, the co-founder and CEO of MicroStrategy, for a deep dive into his personal investment philosophy and strategy.

Bitcoin for Business

Lead Bitcoin Strategist Pierre Rochard will host a panel discussion highlighting the benefits of Bitcoin payments and how you can accept them in a way that gives you true monetary freedom.

DeFi-ing Expectations: The Future of Ethereum

Kraken Editor-At-Large Pete Rizzo leads an all-star panel designed to introduce clients to the DeFi opportunity, diving deep into the challenges it’s seeking to solve and exploring how traders and investors might position accordingly.

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Learn More About Crypto

Our mission is to bring crypto to everyone. Kraken Co-Founder Jesse Powell explains it all in our video series: Crypto 101