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CRYPTO RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS LINK LIBRARY
Major Cryptocurrencies Library
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Avalanche
Symbol: AVAX
Concensus Mechanism: Snowman
Launch Date: September, 2020
Key Features: Unique concensus, fast transaction time
Bitcoin
Symbol: BTC
Concensus Mechanism: Proof-of-work
Launch Date: October 31, 2008
Key Features: Finite Supply, most well-known crypto
BNB
Symbol: BNB
Concensus Mechanism: Proof-of-Staked Authority (PoSA)
Launch Date: July, 2017
Key Features: Runs on the Binance Chain, Originally offered as a utility token for the Binance exchange
Cardano
Symbol: ADA
Concensus Mechanism: Proof-of-stake (Ouroboros)
Launch Date: 2017
Key Features: Uses distinct processing layers for settlements and dApps, Unique PoS mechanism called Ouroboros
Dogecoin
Symbol: DOGE
Concensus Mechanism: Proof-of-work
Launch Date: 2013
Key Features: Iconic “meme coin”, Underlying technology derived from Litecoin
Ethereum
Symbol: ETH
Concensus Mechanism: Proof-of-Stake
Launch Date: July, 30, 2015
Key Features: Pioneered the use of smart contracts, The premiere blockchain for NFTs
Litecoin
Symbol: LTC
Concensus Mechanism: Proof-of-Work
Launch Date: October, 2021
Key Features: Created from copy of Bitcoin source code, Faster transaction times than Bitcoin; runs a different mining algorithm
Polkadot
Symbol: DOT
Concensus Mechanism: Nominated Proof-of-Stake
Launch Date: 2016
Key Features: Uses “parachains” to optimize cross-chain compatibility
Polygon
Symbol: MATIC
Concensus Mechanism: Proof-of-Stake
Launch Date: 2017
Key Features: A layer 2 protocol running on Ethereum, Boasts greater scalability and lower fees
Shiba Inu
Symbol: SHIB
Concensus Mechanism: Proof-of-Stake
Launch Date: November, 2021
Key Features: Self-styled “Doge” killer, Runs on Ethereum blockchain
Solana
Symbol: SOL
Concensus Mechanism: Proof-of-History
Launch Date: 2017
Key Features: Fast transaction times, Low transaction cost
Tether
Symbol: USDT
Concensus Mechanism: None
Launch Date: October 6, 2014
Key Features: A stablecoin with reserves in US dollars, Runs on multiple blockchains
Tron
Symbol: TRX
Concensus Mechanism: Delegated Proof-of-Stake
Launch Date: July 25, 2018
Key Features: No transaction fees, Ranks only behind Ethereum for total number blockchain transactions
Uniswap
Symbol: UNI
Concensus Mechanism: Proof-of-Stake
Launch Date: November 2, 2018
Key Features: Utility token for Uniswap exchange, Solely a governance token to enable community ownership of Uniswap protocol
Ethereum
Symbol: LEO
Concensus Mechanism: Proof-of-Stake
Launch Date: May, 2019
Key Features: Utility token on Bitfinex exchange, Burn mechanism will ultimately remove token from circulation
USD Coin
Symbol: USDC
Concensus Mechanism: Multiple
Launch Date: September, 2019
Key Features: A stablecoin with reserves in US dollars, Runs on Ethereum and several others
Wrapped Bitcoin
Symbol: WBTC
Concensus Mechanism: Proof-of-Stake
Launch Date: January 30, 2019
Key Features: BTC support on the Ethereum blockchain
XRP
Symbol: XRP
Concensus Mechanism: Federated Consensus Mechanism
Launch Date: 2012
Key Features: A product of Ripple Labs, Used to expedite cross-border transfers
CRYPTO RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS LINK LIBRARY
DATA AGGREGATORS
| NAME | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Coin Market Cap | Up-to-date price-tracking, charting, and data on all major cryptos |
| Coin Gecko | Aggregates price, market cap, community growth and other data on crypto |
| Nomics | Offers users access to APIs (application programming interface) to customize crypto data |
| Coin API | Offers users access to APIs (application programming interface) to customize crypto data |
| Lunar Crush | Uses AI to analyze price and social metrics surrounding crypto |
| Staking Rewards | Tracks staking rewards offered by cryptos |
| DeFi Llama | Aggregates data on DeFi protocols |
| Hedge with Crypto | A comprehensive listing of cryptocurrency exchange hacks |
MEDIA
| NAME | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Coin Telegraph | News and analysis in fintech, blockchain, and Bitcoin |
| Crypto Slate | Source for crypto news, insights, and data |
| Crypto Panic | Aggregates crypto industry news |
CRYPTOCURRENCY RESEARCH AND ANALYTICS
| NAME | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin Whitepaper | Bitcoin Whitepaper written by Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008 |
| Ethereum Whitepaper | Ethereum Whitepaper written by Vitalik Buterin in 2014 |
| Trading View | Crypto charting platform |
| into the block | Offers price directional analytics on cryptos |
ASSOCIATIONS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
| NAME | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| ABCA Online | An American blockchain and cryptocurrency association |
| The Blockchain Association | A nonprofit lobbying group |
| Bitcoin Foundation | Nonprofit, oldest bitcoin advocacy group |
| Ethereum Foundation | Nonprofit, advocacy and support for the Ethereum platform |
| Cardano Foundation | Nonprofit, supports the Cardano ecosystem |
| Global DCA | Digital asset self-regulatory association |
| Crypto Consortium | Issues crypto-related certifications |
| WSBA | Wall Street Blockchain Alliance |
CRYPTOCURRENCY COMMUNITIES
| NAME | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Reddit: Cryptocurrency | Reddit's cryptocurrency board |
| Reddit: Bitcoin | Reddit's Bitcoin board |
| Telegram: DeFi Million | A popular Telegram Messenger channel devoted to DeFi tokens |
| Telegram: The Bull (Crypto) | A popular Telegram Messenger channel for crypto trading |
| Discord: Atom DAO | A smaller Discord server devoted to Web3 learners and developers |
| Discord: Surge | A popular Discord server devoted to promoting women in Web3 |
| Discord: Cracking Cryptocurrency | A beginner-friendly discord server |
| Bitcoin Talk | One of the oldest online cryptocurrency communities, launched in 2009 |
| minerstat | A list of mining pools |
| Coindar | Finds crypto-related events |
| The Hive Index | An aggregator of crypto communities |