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As part of our Crypto Basics mini-series, today we’re taking a deep dive into crypto wallets, particularly, the features and benefits of the non-custodial wallet. By the end of this episode, you’ll know: What is a crypto wallet? How do crypto wallets work? The importance of Blockchain.com’s Non-Custodial Wallet – which we call, The Private Key Wallet. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, share and leave us a review. Start your crypto journey with Blockchain.com today. Sign up for a Wallet: https://bit.ly/3k4Fr5B Trade on the Exchange: https://bit.ly/3pODxtg

In this special episode, listen to Blockchain.com Co-Founder Nic Cary’s conversation at Collision 2022 on ‘Blockchain, Shaping the Future of Everything’ with Michael del Castillo, Crypto and Blockchain Senior Editor at Forbes. This episode covers the origin story of Blockchain.com, our recent partnership with the Dallas Cowboys, our upcoming NFT marketplace, and the 2022 crypto bear market. If you enjoyed the show, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review. Start your crypto journey with Blockchain.com today. Sign up for a Wallet: https://bit.ly/3k4Fr5B Trade on the Exchange: https://bit.ly/3pODxtg

As part of our Crypto Basics mini-series, today we’re unpacking the term ‘DeFi’, which stands for “decentralized finance”. While there is some overlap between DeFi and Web 3, another crypto topic we recently discussed, you can think of DeFi as an area of crypto that is nested beneath the broader idea of Web 3.  If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, share and leave us a review. Start your crypto journey with Blockchain.com today. Sign up for a Wallet: https://bit.ly/3k4Fr5B  Trade on the Exchange: https://bit.ly/3pODxtg

In this special episode, Dr. Garrick Hileman, Head of Research at Blockchain.com and visiting fellow at the London School of Economics, and Blockchain.com Co-founder and Vice Chairman, Nic Cary, give an overview of the current crypto market cycle as of late June 2022.  With crypto assets experiencing another bout of significant turbulence, here at the Blockchain.com Podcast we are committed to supporting you on your crypto journey. Whether this is your first bear market or the fourth, to help you navigate the current dynamics we’ll discuss: Where we are today economically, and how we got here. Previous bear cycles, including differences and similarities. And much more. Please note the contents of the episode is not investment advise and represents personal opinions, not the opinion of Blockchain.com. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, share and leave us a review. Start your crypto journey with Blockchain.com today. Sign up for a Wallet: https://bit.ly/3k4Fr5B  Trade on the Exchange: https://bit.ly/3pODxtg

As part of our Crypto Basics mini-series, today we’re unpacking the term ‘Web3’. The term ‘Web3’ encompasses a multitude of areas spanning crypto, NFTs, DAOs, decentralized finance and even the Metaverse - by the end of today’s episode you’ll find out: The key differences between Web1, Web2, and Web3. Where the term Web3 came from. How to decipher Web3 ‘buzzword’ hype and you can get involved in the space. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, share and leave us a review. Start your crypto journey with Blockchain.com today. Sign up for a Wallet: https://bit.ly/3k4Fr5B Trade on the Exchange: https://bit.ly/3pODxtg

As part of our Day in the Life series, we’re connecting with colleagues across different departments at Blockchain.com to go behind the scenes in what a day in their profession looks like. In this episode, we're joined by Lewis Tuff, VP of Engineering at Blockchain.com, who will be running through exactly what it means to be building platform infrastructure for millions of Blockchain.com crypto wallet and exchange users, what are some of Lewis’ favorite aspects of working at blockchain.com are, and tips for individuals interested in a career in crypto engineering. If you feel inspired to join us here at Blockchain.com, visit https://bit.ly/3NqzyMa to view our open roles and let your recruiter know you listened to this episode!

As part of our Crypto Basics mini-series, today we’re delving into the colorful world of NFTs, non-fungible tokens. By the end of this episode, you know exactly what an NFT is, how they work, what makes them valuable, and much more. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, share and leave us a review. Start your crypto journey with Blockchain.com today. Sign up for a Wallet: https://bit.ly/3k4Fr5B Trade on the Exchange: https://bit.ly/3pODxtg

There's no doubt that using crypto assets such as bitcoin and ethereum as collateral for borrowing funds has contributed to the explosive growth of decentralized finance (DeFi). While it can still be difficult to pay in crypto for everyday purchases, in this episode, we spoke with Mike Cagney of Figure about crypto-backed home mortgages. We delve into why a crypto mortgage makes sense from the point of view of both the lender, such as Figure and the borrower. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, share and leave us a review. Start your crypto journey with Blockchain.com today. Sign up for a Wallet: https://bit.ly/3k4Fr5B Trade on the Exchange: https://bit.ly/3pODxtg

As part of our Day in the Life series, we’re connecting with colleagues across different departments at Blockchain.com to go behind the scenes in what a day in their profession looks like. In this episode, we're joined by Jim Wang, a Product Manager at Blockchain.com, who will be running through exactly what it means to be at the forefront of our product, what are some of Jim’s favorite aspects of working at blockchain.com, and hints and tips for individuals looking to start a career in product management. If you feel inspired to join us here at Blockchain.com,  visit https://bit.ly/3NqzyMa  to view our open roles and let your recruiter know you listened to this episode!

As part of our Crypto Basics mini-series, today we’re delving into the environmental impact of cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency often has a reputation for being unsustainable. In this episode, Head of Research at Blockchain.com Dr. Garrick Hileman, and Blockchain.com Co-Founder Nic Cary demystify the topic and explore:  How much energy is actually used in Bitcoin mining Some of the benefits of using electricity in crypto are What the future of Bitcoin mining might look like And much more  If you enjoyed the show, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review. Start your crypto journey with Blockchain.com today. Sign up for a Wallet: https://bit.ly/3k4Fr5B Trade on the Exchange: https://bit.ly/3pODxtg