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.

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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,…

    7 min read

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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…

    7 min read

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    How to Spot Crypto Scams and Protect Your Wallet

    Crypto scams can target your money, your wallet secrets or the permissions you sign. Learn the warning…

    7 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

    Aptos Explained: How APT, Move, Staking and Token Supply Work

    Aptos pairs Move smart contracts with parallel execution, while APT pays fees and supports staking and…

    6 min read

  2. Coin Profiles

    Arbitrum Explained: ARB Governance, Ethereum Scaling and Risks

    Arbitrum processes Ethereum-compatible transactions on separate networks, while ARB gives holders…

    6 min read

  3. Coin Profiles

    Shiba Inu (SHIB) Explained: Token Supply, Shibarium and Ecosystem Risks

    SHIB is the Ethereum token at the center of Shiba Inu, while Shibarium, BONE and LEASH have distinct roles…

    6 min read

  4. News and analysisNews

    Tether's Mining Toolkit Gains 15 Backers for Shared Bitcoin Integrations

    Tether's latest mining announcement concerns integration commitments. The toolkit's documentation also…

    4 min read

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    Bitcoin's eCash (ECX) Fork Targets Late October as Exchanges Set Customer Policies

    The final ECX fork is planned for Bitcoin block 973,728, with timing estimated around October 30. Exchange…

    4 min read

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    SEC Crypto Comment Period Closes as Six Blockchain Groups Seek Binding Digital Commodity Rules

    The October 20 deadline passed with a joint request to write digital commodity protections into Regulation…

    4 min read

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