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I've seen many people ask what dominance is, and why it matters to the crypto market. Today, I’ll share my understanding of this indicator, which should help you get better direction when investing.
Dominance, also called btc.d, DOM, is a technical term that indicates the dominance ratio of Bitcoin compared with the entire cryptocurrency market. In other words, it is the percentage of market cap that Bitcoin accounts for out of the total market cap of the entire crypto market. This index shows Bitcoin’s level of advantage over other altcoins. There are times when it reaches 60-70%, but now it

I just realized that many people still confuse what Proof of Stake is with Proof of Work. Today, I want to share PoS in detail because it truly is a major advancement in the blockchain world.
In short, Proof of Stake is a completely different consensus mechanism from PoW. Instead of having to solve complex problems like miners, validators in PoS only need to hold a certain amount of cryptocurrency and “stake” it into the network. The more coins someone has, the higher the chance they’ll be selected to create a new block and receive rewards.
The mechanism is quite interesting. The network rando

I just realized that many people are suffering from a common psychological issue in crypto, which is FOMO — or Fear of Missing Out. When first entering the market, everyone experiences this feeling, especially when they see others talking about coins skyrocketing in value.
The tricky part is understanding what FOMO in crypto really is and why it has such a huge impact on our buying and selling decisions. When experiencing FOMO, investors often fall into greed, envy of others’ success, or frustration after losses. At that moment, you lose the ability to evaluate the market calmly, leading to mi

I often see new users on exchanges confused by strange symbols like 1K, 1M, 1B... Today I’m sharing this for easy reference.
So what does 1M mean? It’s simply 1 million (1 million). There are also 1K = 1 thousand, 1E = 100 million, 1B = 1 billion, and 1T = 1 trillion. These are commonly seen when you look at trading volume, market cap, or wallet values on exchanges.
Understanding these units will help you read data more easily, and you won’t be scared just because the numbers are big. Especially when tracking pump events or analyzing market trends, you need to master these to avoid confusion.

I recently came across an article that gave me chills — it was a photo of a blue-ringed octopus hidden inside a hot pot. If someone doesn’t recognize it, the consequences could be disastrous.
What makes this blue-ringed octopus so dangerous? Its toxins are not destroyed by boiling water — meaning cooking or boiling won’t help. I did some research and found out that just one blue-ringed octopus’s venom is enough to kill up to 26 people within minutes. This is no joke.
This species belongs to the genus Hapalochlaena, which includes four highly venomous octopus species living in tidal pools and c

I just realized that in the crypto market, the concept of holding coins is actually a pretty simple strategy but very effective if you know how to apply it correctly. Essentially, holding a coin means you keep it for a long period, not selling regardless of whether the price goes up or down, until it reaches your target price.
The term "HODL" originated in 2013 on the Bitcoin Talk forum, when a member named GameKyuubi wrote a post titled "I AM HODLING" — and from then on, this phrase became part of crypto culture. Anyone talking about HODLing means they believe their coin will take off in the

I just realized that many people still confuse hot wallets and cold wallets. In fact, choosing the right type of wallet is very important because it directly affects the security and convenience of your digital assets.
To clarify, hot wallets are wallets that are regularly connected to the Internet. They are very convenient for daily transactions; whether you want to buy, sell, or transfer money, it only takes a few clicks. Mobile apps like Trust Wallet or web wallets like MetaMask are examples of hot wallets. The advantage is speed, ease of use, and no long wait times. But the risk is also ob

What is a meme coin and why is it so popular lately? Actually, it’s a type of cryptocurrency like Bitcoin or Ethereum, but it differs in that it originated from humorous trends on social media, famous memes that everyone loves. Although it started as a joke, meme coins have become a real investment trend, with their value entirely dependent on community strength.
Not everyone believes in meme coins, but many have found real profit opportunities from them. Their prices can fluctuate dramatically, which is why they attract short-term investors. Which meme coins are considered the best right now?

I just received a question about how to create a Bitcoin wallet, so I want to share some experiences with you. Actually, the process is not as complicated as many people think, depending on the type of wallet you choose.
There are three main approaches to creating a Bitcoin wallet. The first is a software wallet, which I usually call a hot wallet. You just need to download an app from the App Store or Google Play, follow the instructions to install, then create a new wallet with a password. The most important part is to record the seed phrase – that mnemonic phrase is the key to restoring the

I just saw that some of you are asking about the numerical symbols on the exchange, so let me quickly explain for the newcomers.
Basically, when you see 1K on the exchange, it means 1k; 1M is one million. 1E stands for 100 million. Then 1B equals 1 billion, and the largest one is 1T — which is a trillion.
These units are used to count volume, market cap, or large numbers on the exchange for easier reading. Instead of writing long numbers, people use these symbols for convenience. If you still have any confusion, feel free to ask, and I’ll explain further.

Recently, I’ve noticed that what NFT really is has become a hot question in the crypto community. In general, NFT (Non-Fungible Token) are unique tokens stored on the blockchain—unlike Bitcoin or Ethereum, which are interchangeable; each NFT is one-of-a-kind and cannot be copied. The great thing about it is that all information about the owner, the origin, and the transaction history is recorded publicly, helping to prove digital asset ownership transparently.
The NFT market is booming with a wide range of practical applications. From art, music, and games to virtual real estate in the metaver

Every time I talk about DeFi on Plasma, I see the community split into two extremely polarized camps. One side believes that Plasma was “not created for DeFi,” so all efforts are futile. The other side views Plasma as unmined gold—just add more money, and it will run by itself.
In reality, both of these viewpoints miss the most important point: DeFi on Plasma is not a copy of DeFi on Ethereum. It is something completely different, with its own opportunities and its own risks.
In terms of architecture, Plasma accepts an assumption that most DeFi today tries to avoid: not all data needs to be pu

If you are interested in mining ETC, now is an exciting time to learn more about this opportunity. Ethereum Classic continues to operate on a Proof of Work platform, unlike Ethereum which switched to PoS long ago, creating a unique opportunity for those wanting to participate in mining.
Regarding hardware, if you want to mine ETC, GPUs remain the most popular choice. AMD cards like Radeon RX 580, RX 5700, RX 6800 or NVIDIA GTX 1070, RTX 3060 Ti, RTX 3080 all provide stable performance with the Ethash algorithm used by ETC. An important point to note is the memory requirement: GPUs need at leas

I just realized that many people still don't fully understand the KDJ indicator, even though it's very popular. In fact, it is one of the most powerful technical analysis tools I have used for short-term trading.
Looking at the structure of the KDJ indicator, these three lines behave differently. The J line fluctuates the most, followed by K, while D is the most stable. I find this quite interesting because it helps me understand why some signals are often false. When designing, the KDJ indicator focuses on the relationship between high prices, low prices, and closing prices, combining the adv

Overall, most trading platforms currently offer futures trading features (futures) for traders. However, not everyone fully understands how it works or the level of risk involved.
Simply put, a futures order is basically predicting whether the price trend of a coin will go up or down. If your prediction is correct, you make a profit; if wrong, you incur a loss. There are two main directions: Long (predicting price increase) or Short (predicting price decrease). The interesting part is that you can use leverage, meaning borrowing extra funds to increase your trading size.
Real-world example: yo

I just skimmed through some articles about blockchain and realized that many people still don't fully understand what a nonce is and why it is so important. Today, I want to share a bit of my understanding of this concept.
Nonce is short for "number used once," and it is simply a random number generated and used only once in each cryptographic transaction. It sounds simple, but in fact, it is a crucial part of the blockchain system. Every time a miner wants to create a new block, they take transaction data from the mempool, add a nonce to it, and then hash the entire data using the SHA-256 fun

I just finished reading a good analysis about bull runs and want to share some interesting points with everyone.
Actually, what is a bull run? It’s simply periods when the crypto market prices keep rising steadily, as investors rush in, demand surges, and prices climb accordingly. There are many factors that trigger a bull run—from positive news, new technology, to a sudden increase in public attention.
When the market is in a bull run phase, you'll notice investors' sentiment is very optimistic. Good news in the economy and politics encourages everyone to buy in. This creates a supply and dem

I just realized something interesting: people who are eliminated from the crypto market are often not due to a lack of analytical skills, but because of psychology. Specifically, the five poisons of the mind that Buddhism talks about—greed, anger, ignorance, pride, and doubt.
Starting with greed. This is the biggest trap. When prices rise, people become attached, afraid of missing the peak, and hesitate to sell. Then the market turns around, and profits disappear. What are greed, anger, and ignorance if not this state?
Second is anger. When facing failure, people curse analysts, panic-sell, an

I just realized one thing: Charles Hoskinson is probably one of the most misunderstood names in crypto. People often see him as a controversial figure on social media, but in reality, Charles Hoskinson is a truly sharp mind that has reshaped the way we think about blockchain.
The story begins in the early days of Ethereum. Charles Hoskinson was the project’s first CEO, and his vision was no different from Vitalik’s—creating a platform for decentralized applications. But then governance conflicts arose. While Charles supported a profit-driven model to raise funds faster, others wanted a non-pro