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Mike Antolin

Mike Antolin

Mike Antolin was CoinDesk's SEO Content Writer for Learn. Mike has been a content writer for crypto, technology, and finance for over 10 years. Currently, he is responsible for creating educational content for cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and Web3. He holds a bachelor's of Computer Science from Concordia University in Montreal, Canada and has a Master of Education: Curriculum and Instruction. Mike holds BTC, SOL, AVAX, and BNB.

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From BTD to FUD to WAGMI: Understanding Crypto Acronyms
If you follow crypto on Twitter, Discord or another platform, you may see people saying that they have “FOMO” or that the market is driven by “FUD.” Here’s what you need to kn...
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Jun 28, 2022 at 3:21 p.m. UTC
Jun 28, 2022
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What Is an On-Chain Resume?
An on-chain resume provides potential Web3 employers with proof of your experience in crypto by showing your real-life participation and activity in the sector.
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Jun 28, 2022 at 3:11 p.m. UTC
Jun 28, 2022
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Crypto Crash vs. Correction: What's the Difference?
Both terms describe when prices fall, but there are fundamental differences between them.
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By Mike Antolin
Jun 21, 2022 at 7:37 p.m. UTC
Jun 21, 2022
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What Are Liquidity Pools?
The term refers to a collection of tokens or digital assets locked in a smart contract that provide essential liquidity to decentralized exchanges.
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By Mike Antolin
Jun 7, 2022 at 9:06 p.m. UTC
Jun 7, 2022
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How Does USDC Work?
USD Coin (USDC) is a stablecoin pegged to the value of the U.S. dollar.
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By Mike Antolin
Jun 6, 2022 at 5:15 p.m. UTC
Jun 6, 2022
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The proof-of-authority method to validate transactions on a blockchain is one of the newer mechanisms in blockchain technology. (Unsplash modified by CoinDesk)
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What Is Proof-of-Authority?
It's a consensus system that allows only authorized entities to validate transactions in a blockchain network.
The proof-of-authority method to validate transactions on a blockchain is one of the newer mechanisms in blockchain technology. (Unsplash modified by CoinDesk)
By Mike Antolin
Jun 2, 2022 at 4:37 p.m. UTC
Jun 2, 2022
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How to Transfer NFTs Between Wallets
As an NFT collector or investor, you'll want to learn how to transfer your collectibles in and out of crypto wallets.
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By Mike Antolin
May 24, 2022 at 2:43 p.m. UTC
May 24, 2022
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