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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on March 18, 2025

What Is Layer 1 in Blockchain?

Layer 1 is the base layer of a blockchain that supports all on-chain transactions and acts as the blockchain’s source of truth. Take a look at some examples of layer 1, how it differs from layer 2 and how it ties into the blockchain trilemma.

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Sam Daley Sam Daley
Updated on March 17, 2025

Blockchain in Education: 8 Examples to Know

These companies use blockchain technology to advance education.

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Ari Joury, Ph.D. Ari Joury, Ph.D.
Updated on March 13, 2025

Proof of Stake Versus Proof of Work: Understanding the Differences

Proof of work uses crypto mining to validate transactions while proof of stake uses those who have the most coins on a network as validators. Take a deep dive into the differences between PoW and PoS and the future outlook of consensus mechanisms.

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Abel Rodriguez Abel Rodriguez
Updated on March 11, 2025

11 Retirement Investment Companies to Know

These companies provide digital platforms, low-cost investment assets and much more.

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Tammy Xu Tammy Xu
Updated on February 25, 2025

22 Crypto ETFs to Know

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) combine different stocks and funds into a single asset that can be bought and sold on exchanges throughout the market day. Here are some of the most popular crypto ETFs for investors to consider.

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Rose Velazquez Rose Velazquez
Updated on February 19, 2025

7 Companies That Donate to Schools

These companies donate to schools in the form of money, volunteer hours and resources.

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Sam Daley Sam Daley
Updated on February 18, 2025

8 Crypto Loan Companies Using Blockchain for Lending

These loan companies are changing the way borrowers use cryptocurrency.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on February 12, 2025

Ethereum Staking: What It Is and How to Stake

Ethereum staking lets users lock in Ether (ETH) to become a validator on the Ethereum network — and get paid for it.

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Rose Velazquez Rose Velazquez
Updated on January 30, 2025

8 Companies That Offer Pensions

These companies offer pension plans as part of their retirement benefits.

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Alyssa Schroer Alyssa Schroer
Updated on January 29, 2025

Fintech Banking: 19 Fintech Banks and Neobanks to Know

From AI to cybersecurity, these fintech banks and applications are bringing finance into the digital age.

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