Understand Cryptocurrency, One Project at a Time

Explore the ideas behind cryptocurrencies and what became of the projects that launched them. Coins Rate connects clear explanations with researched updates, useful history, and the limits of what is known.

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Guides and explainers

Start with guides that explain how cryptocurrency works and how to interpret the claims around it.

  1. GuidesGuide

    Crypto Transaction Fees Explained: Gas, Network Costs and Wallet Estimates

    A blockchain fee pays for scarce network resources, not necessarily for the value being moved. The amount…

    6 min read

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    Layer 2 Networks Explained: Rollups, Bridges, Withdrawals and Added Risks

    Layer 2 systems move part of the work away from a base blockchain while relying on it for defined security…

    5 min read

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    How to Read Crypto Market Data: Price, Supply, Volume and Value

    A low token price does not mean a small valuation. Learn what each number in a crypto market panel…

    6 min read

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Profiles and articles revised with the project's documented status and what has changed since first publication.

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  1. Coin Profiles

    Avalanche Explained: AVAX, Custom Blockchains and the Helicon Upgrade

    Avalanche combines a public smart-contract network with infrastructure for independently configured…

    5 min read

  2. Coin Profiles

    Polkadot Explained: DOT, Shared Security and the New Supply Schedule

    Polkadot provides shared security and coordination for connected blockchains. Understanding DOT now also…

    5 min read

  3. Coin Profiles

    Sui Explained: SUI, Object-Based Transactions, Staking and Supply

    Sui organizes blockchain activity around objects rather than treating every application as one shared…

    6 min read

  4. Coin Profiles

    Toncoin Is Now Gram: The TON Network, Token Identity and Key Risks

    TON remains the name of The Open Network, but its official materials now identify the native coin as Gram,…

    5 min read

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    Crypto Wallets Explained: Custody, Recovery and Safer Transfers

    A crypto wallet controls access to assets recorded on a blockchain. Learn who holds the keys, how recovery…

    6 min read

  6. Coin Profiles

    Dogecoin Explained: DOGE Mining, Supply, Payments and Risks

    Dogecoin combines an internet-meme identity with a proof-of-work payment network. Its continuing issuance,…

    6 min read

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