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Andrey Sergeenkov

Andrey Sergeenkov

Andrey Sergeenkov is an independent writer in the cryptocurrency niche. As a firm supporter of blockchain technology and decentralization, he believes that the world craves such decentralization in government, society, and business. Besides CoinDesk, he also writes for Coinmarketcap, Cointelegraph, and Hackernoon, whose audience voted Andrey as the best crypto author in 2020. Andrey Sergeenkov holds BTC and ETH.

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What Are Soulbound Tokens? The Non-Transferrable NFT Explained
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin describes soulbound tokens as non-transferable NFTs that can help represent a person's identity and achievements in Web3.
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By Andrey Sergeenkov
Sep 7, 2022 at 5:03 p.m. UTC
Sep 7, 2022
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What Is NFT Wash Trading?
The shadowy practice is often used to manipulate markets and create a false sense of high demand.
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By Andrey Sergeenkov
Aug 23, 2022 at 6:43 p.m. UTC
Aug 23, 2022
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CDCROP: ETF Exchange Traded Funds
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Everything You Need to Know About Bitcoin ETFs
A bitcoin exchange-traded fund allows investors to gain exposure to the biggest cryptocurrency by market cap without actually owning any.
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By Andrey Sergeenkov
Jun 30, 2022 at 5:47 p.m. UTC
Jun 30, 2022
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What's the Crypto 'Travel Rule,' and What Does It Mean for You?
The measure is essential to prevent bad actors from using digital assets to launder money. It affects everyone who dabbles in cryptocurrencies from exchanges to everyday investors.
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By Andrey Sergeenkov
May 26, 2022 at 9:00 p.m. UTC
May 26, 2022
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What We Know So Far About SHIB: The Metaverse
The meme coin continues to expand its utility with its latest move into the metaverse.
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By Andrey Sergeenkov
May 24, 2022 at 7:27 p.m. UTC
May 24, 2022
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What Is PancakeSwap? Here’s How to Start Using It
PancakeSwap is a quick and cheap decentralized exchange.
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By Andrey Sergeenkov
Apr 21, 2022 at 7:24 p.m. UTC
Apr 21, 2022
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Axie Infinity reached a record $2.5 billion in trading volume in September 2021 (AxieInfinity.com)
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Want to Play Axie Infinity? Here’s What You Need to Know
Looking to dive into your first play-to-earn game? Axie Infinity could be a good place to start.
Axie Infinity reached a record $2.5 billion in trading volume in September 2021 (AxieInfinity.com)
By Andrey Sergeenkov
Apr 14, 2022 at 4:54 p.m. UTC
Apr 14, 2022
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How to Check Your Ethereum Transaction
Using Ethereum-based tools like Etherscan, it’s possible to see balances, check transactions and view wallet addresses with ease.
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By Andrey Sergeenkov
Apr 13, 2022 at 2:17 p.m. UTC
Apr 13, 2022
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What's the Story Behind Bored Ape Yacht Club Creator Yuga Labs?
The organization has become a household name in the crypto industry following the immense success of its BAYC NFT collection.
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By Andrey Sergeenkov
Mar 23, 2022 at 3:01 p.m. UTC
Mar 23, 2022
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Bitcoin Mining Difficulty: Everything You Need to Know
In order to ensure bitcoin blocks are discovered roughly every 10 minutes, an automatic system is in place that adjusts the difficulty depending on how many miners are competing to discover blocks at any given time.
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By Andrey Sergeenkov
Mar 18, 2022 at 1:57 p.m. UTC
Mar 18, 2022
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