Benedict George

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Benedict George is a freelance writer for CoinDesk. He has worked as a reporter on European oil markets since 2019 at Argus Media and his work has appeared in BreakerMag, MoneyWeek and The Sunday Times. Benedict holds a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from the University of Oxford and a master’s in Financial Journalism from City, University of London. He does not hold any cryptocurrency.

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The Genesis Block: The First Bitcoin Block
Today marks the 15-year anniversary of when Satoshi Nakamoto mined the first Bitcoin block.
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Centralized Exchange (CEX) vs. Decentralized Exchange (DEX): What’s the Difference?
The recent chaos around the centralized exchange FTX has sparked questions about the pros and cons of keeping your coins on centralized versus decentralized exchanges. We brea...
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Crypto Credit Cards and Debit Cards: What You Need to Know
When choosing the right card, it’s important to consider the rewards rates, spending limits, regional restrictions and other requirements like staking.
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Can You Buy NFTs Without Owning Crypto?
For consumers who want digital collectibles, music or art but feel reluctant to use cryptocurrency, here's some good news.
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A Crypto Must-Know: Public vs. Private Keys
If you're just starting out in crypto, you'll hear a lot about "your keys." But there are two kinds and knowing which is which is, well, key.
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Getting Started With Crypto Twitter
Keeping up with #cryptotwitter can help you stay informed of the latest news, conversations and controversies that matter in the world of cryptocurrency.
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What Is Near Protocol and How Does It Work?
The layer 1 competitor to Ethereum wants to be the fastest blockchain on the block.
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Learn-to-Earn, Move-to-Earn: How to Earn Crypto in New Ways
From exchanges that reward you to learn about certain tokens to apps that give you crypto for staying active, the play-to-earn crypto idea is extending beyond online games.
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What Is the Sandbox and How To Get Started
Here's a step-by-step guide on what you need to know to explore and play in The Sandbox metaverse.
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What Is a Consensus Mechanism?
Cryptocurrency and blockchain technology rely on consensus mechanisms to function and be trusted by users.
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