Bitcoin Core 32.0 Reaches Final Source Tag With Fee and Wallet Changes
Bitcoin Core tagged v32.0 final on October 21, 2026. The source milestone is confirmed, while the official website still showed an earlier version at the October 26 check.
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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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- BitcoinBitcoin Explained: How BTC Works, Supply and Wallet Risks
- EthereumEthereum Explained: How ETH, Staking and Network Upgrades Work
- SolanaSolana Explained: SOL, Network Fees, Staking and Upgrade Risks
- XRPXRP Explained: The XRP Ledger, Supply, Payments and Risks
- CardanoCardano ADA Explained: Staking, Smart Contracts and Governance
- DogecoinDogecoin Explained: DOGE Mining, Supply, Payments and Risks
- LitecoinLitecoin Explained: LTC Payments, Mining and Optional Privacy
- MoneroMonero Explained: XMR Privacy, Mining and Tail Emission
Guides and explainers
Start with guides that explain how cryptocurrency works and how to interpret the claims around it.
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Crypto Staking Explained: Delegation, Withdrawals and Real Rewards
Staking rewards depend on custody, validator performance and the route back to spendable coins. Learn how to compare the terms behind the displayed rate.
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Decentralized Exchanges Explained: Swaps, Liquidity and Token Checks
A DEX changes how trades settle, but execution costs and token risks remain. Understand the quote,…
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Crypto Bridges Explained: Wrapped Tokens, Transfer Steps and Security Risks
Crypto bridges coordinate transactions between separate blockchains. Understand what arrives in your…
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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…
Recently updated
Profiles and articles revised with the project's documented status and what has changed since first publication.
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Stellar Proposes Bell Upgrade for Business Smart Accounts and Post-Quantum Signature Checks
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Cosmos Hub Sends Recovered ATOM to Neutron, With User Repayments Still a Separate Step
Cosmos Hub says its recovery multisig has sent the recovered ATOM to Neutron following a governance vote.…
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Cosmos Hub Explained: ATOM, IBC, Staking and Network Risks
Cosmos Hub is the proof-of-stake home of ATOM within a wider ecosystem of independent blockchains. Its…
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Hedera Explained: HBAR, Hashgraph, Council Governance and Supply
Hedera combines hashgraph consensus with institutional network governance. HBAR pays service fees and…
Partner content
Explore the companies and projects behind cryptocurrency wallets, payments and data.
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bitcoinjs-lib Explained: The Wallet Building Blocks and Their Security Boundaries
bitcoinjs-lib supplies code for Bitcoin applications rather than a ready-made wallet. Developers must…
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Dappnode Explained: Running Your Own Nodes, Costs and Staking Responsibilities
Dappnode puts blockchain node management behind a browser interface. Free software can reduce setup work,…
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Koinly Explained: Crypto Tax Records, Pricing and the Limits of Automation
Koinly turns exchange and wallet history into tax calculations. The important work is checking whether…
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Alchemy Explained: Blockchain APIs, Compute-Unit Pricing and Operational Risks
Alchemy supplies hosted blockchain infrastructure and developer tools. It can reduce the burden of running…