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Bitcoin Core Going Rogue?
Bitcoin core are going ROGUE, at least that's what some people are saying about the recent change proposed by Peter Todd... In this weeks report we're going to cover exactly what is going on there. But first, let's take a quick look at how the markets been holding up.
Learning Crypto TeamFundamentalsFundamentalsBest Cryptocurrency YouTubers to Watch in 2025
The best crypto YouTubers in 2026 depend on what you need. For beginners, 99Bitcoins and CryptoTips explain the basics clearly. For data-driven analysis, Benjamin Cowen and Coin Bureau stand out. For daily news, Altcoin Daily, Digital Asset News and CryptosRUs, and for deeper industry discussion, Bankless and DataDash. Watch all of them with a sceptical eye.
Heidi ChakosDeFi
DeFiEthereum Pectra Upgrade Explained: Here’s What Experts are Saying
Ethereum's Pectra upgrade bundles the Prague execution-layer and Electra consensus-layer changes into one hard fork. Its key EIPs let regular wallets act like smart contracts (EIP-7702), raise the maximum effective validator balance from 32 to 2,048 ETH (EIP-7251), allow exits triggered from the execution layer (EIP-7002), and double blob capacity for cheaper Layer 2 transactions. Validator activation drops from about 6 hours to 12 minutes.
Heidi ChakosReviews & SafetyReviews & SafetyCentralized vs Decentralized Exchanges: Which is Best for Your Crypto?
The main difference between centralized and decentralized exchanges is custody. A CEX holds your funds and acts as intermediary, offering high liquidity, simple interfaces and regulatory compliance. A DEX lets you trade peer-to-peer while keeping control of your private keys, but has lower liquidity, needs more technical knowledge and still carries smart contract risk. Many traders use both.
4 min read/Heidi ChakosFundamentals
FundamentalsBest Crypto Referral Programs in 2026: What Each One Actually Pays
A crypto referral program pays you for bringing new users to a platform, either as a one-off bonus when they sign up and trade or as a recurring share of what they spend. Exchange bonuses from Coinbase, Kraken and Bybit are small and easy to earn. Recurring programs, such as Learning Crypto's 20% commission, pay far more over time if you have an audience.
Heidi ChakosMining
MiningStaking vs Mining: What’s the Difference, and Which Is Better for You?
Staking suits most people; mining only pays with cheap power and capital. Mining (Proof of Work) needs ASIC or GPU hardware, technical skill, and $2,000 to $15,000 or more upfront. Staking (Proof of Stake) needs only coins, starts from around $50, and pays roughly 3 to 20 percent APY with lock-up and slashing risks. Choose mining only with power under $0.08/kWh.
21 min read/Heidi ChakosWallets & Custody
Wallets & CustodyComprehensive Guide to Bittensor Wallets: Securing Your TAO
A Bittensor wallet is a non-custodial wallet holding the key pair that proves identity, signs transactions and accesses TAO. It has two parts: an always-encrypted coldkey that controls funds, transfers and subnet creation, and hotkeys for everyday tasks like running miners or validators. Create one via the web wallet or btcli, back up the seed phrase offline, and consider a hardware wallet for larger balances.
Heidi ChakosScams & Risk
Scams & RiskWill Cryptocurrency Fail? An In-Depth Expert Analysis
Cryptocurrency has evolved from a niche digital currency into a significant component of the global financial ecosystem. As of early 2025, the cryptocurrency market boasts a total capitalization of approximately $3.8 trillion, encompassing over 25,000 active cryptocurrencies.
Learning Crypto TeamFundamentalsFundamentalsBest Cryptocurrency Learning Resources To Know [A Complete Guide]
The best crypto learning resources depend on your level. Coinbase Learn (free) suits beginners with simple tutorials and earn-while-you-learn rewards; Binance Academy (free) covers all levels including DeFi and smart contracts; CryptoZombies (free) teaches Web3 coding through games; Udemy offers paid self-paced courses; and Learning Crypto, a paid platform, provides structured courses and expert instructors from beginner to advanced.
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