Crypto
How a crypto transaction gets confirmed
A crypto transaction is confirmed when a block includes it and more blocks build on top. Here is how a…
Liam Chen
Liam Chen writes about how crypto works at the protocol level — consensus, cryptography, wallets and security. He explains mechanisms plainly and cites primary sources.
Crypto
Public and private keys, explained properly
Public and private keys are a matched pair: the private key signs transactions and stays secret, the public key is…
Crypto
Forks: what they are and what happens to your holdings
Crypto forks explained: the difference between soft and hard forks, why chains split, what happens to coins you hold, and…
Crypto
Custodial vs non-custodial, and why it matters
Custodial vs non-custodial crypto explained: who holds the private keys, how that changes control, recovery and risk, and why the…
Crypto
KYC and AML in crypto, explained
KYC and AML in crypto explained: what identity checks and anti-money-laundering rules mean, why exchanges verify you, and how the…
Crypto
How crypto regulation differs by jurisdiction
Crypto regulation differs by jurisdiction: why the same token can be a security, commodity or property, and how licensing, tax…
Crypto
What a blockchain actually is, without the metaphors
A blockchain is a shared, tamper-evident database that many computers keep identical copies of — here is how that actually…