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Altcoins

Altcoins are alternative cryptocurrencies to Bitcoin. Many altcoins boast services that Bitcoin and Ethereum do not offer or improve upon the technology.

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What is Polkadot (DOT)?

Polkadot is a multichain blockchain protocol that facilitates data transfer across blockchains. Learn more about Polkadot and DOT.

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Cryptocurrency Coins vs Tokens

The two most common types of digital assets are crypto coins and tokens. Find out how they differ and examples of crypto coins vs tokens.

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What is Chainlink (LINK)?

Chainlink is a decentralised oracle network. Find out more about how Chainlink works including oracles, nodes and the LINK token.

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What are Stablecoins?

Stablecoins are a type of cryptocurrency whose value is meant to be less volatile than other coins like Bitcoin or Ethereum. Learn more about how they work and why they are so essential.

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What is Bitcoin Cash and How Does it Differ from Bitcoin?

Bitcoin Cash is a hard fork from the original Bitcoin blockchain. It functions primarily as a payment coin. Learn how it differs from Bitcoin.

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Astar Adoption and Partnerships

Astar has landed partnerships with reputable companies like Toyota, Sony and NTT Docomo as well as working alongside the Japanese government.

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The Tech that Powers Astar Network

Astar network is a complex layer 1 blockchain that is based on polkadot. What makes it unique is its Multi-Virtual Machine smart contract environment and dApp staking.

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The ASTR Token and Its Purpose in the Astar Ecosystem

The ASTR token is the native token of the Astar Network and serves several purposes like dApp staking and govewrnance.

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What is Astar Network (ASTR)?

This is the first lesson of our course on the Astar Network. Astar network is a Polkadot parachain with large partnerships in Japan.