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60 articles for “tokens” · clear

Blockchain in Supply Chains: What It Can and Can't Do

How blockchain supply chain systems work, real uses like food traceability, why some projects failed and how to judge supply chain tokens and claims.

Oct 13, 2026 · 4 min read

Bitmine Increases Ethereum Holdings, Staking Majority of Its ETH Treasury

Bitmine (BMNR) recently acquired 12,532 ETH, bringing its total Ethereum treasury to 6.03 million tokens, representing 4.9% of the total supply. The company currently has 84% of its ETH staked.

Oct 12, 2026

Dogecoin vs Shiba Inu

Dogecoin vs Shiba Inu compared: technology, supply, origins, ecosystems and risks of DOGE and SHIB, plus how to avoid the fake tokens that copy both brands.

Oct 12, 2026 · 5 min read

XRP Ledger Patches Flaw Capable of Minting 18 Trillion Tokens

The XRP Ledger recently addressed a long-standing vulnerability that could have allowed for the creation of new XRP tokens without proper funding. Researchers demonstrated the flaw, leading to an immediate software update.

Oct 11, 2026

Tokenized Stocks on Blockchain

Tokenized stocks are blockchain tokens that track real company shares. Learn how they are backed, what rights you get, the main risks and how to check an offer.

Oct 11, 2026 · 5 min read

Aave vs Compound

Aave vs Compound compared: how each lending protocol works, design differences, governance tokens, supported networks, track record and the risks to weigh.

Oct 10, 2026 · 5 min read

Restaking Explained: Extra Yield and Extra Risk

Restaking reuses staked ETH to secure other services for extra rewards. Learn how restaking and liquid restaking tokens work and the layered risks involved.

Oct 10, 2026 · 5 min read

Fan Tokens Explained

Fan tokens give sports and entertainment fans voting rights and perks. Learn how they work, what you actually get, why prices swing and how to avoid fake ones.

Oct 9, 2026 · 4 min read

Uniswap vs PancakeSwap

Uniswap vs PancakeSwap compared: origins, supported chains, fees, tokens, features and risks of the two biggest AMM-based DEXs, and how to choose safely.

Oct 9, 2026 · 4 min read

Liquid Staking Explained

Liquid staking explained: how liquid staking tokens like stETH and JitoSOL work, rebasing vs value-accruing designs, uses in DeFi and the risks involved.

Oct 9, 2026 · 4 min read

Layer 2 Tokens in the Next Bull Run

Layer 2 tokens in a bull run: how L2 networks and their tokens work, the value-capture problem, unlock risks and the signals to watch for 2026 and 2027.

Oct 9, 2026 · 5 min read

AI Crypto Coins in the Next Cycle: Hype vs Substance

AI crypto 2026 explained: the main categories of AI tokens, what real usage looks like, warning signs of AI hype, scenarios for 2026–2027 and risk control.

Oct 8, 2026 · 5 min read

Soulbound Tokens Explained

A soulbound token is a non-transferable NFT tied to one wallet. Learn how SBTs work, real use cases like credentials and attendance, and their limitations.

Oct 8, 2026 · 4 min read

How to Add a Custom Token to Your Wallet Safely

Learn how to add a custom token to your wallet safely: find the right contract address, pick the correct network, confirm details and avoid fake tokens.

Oct 7, 2026 · 4 min read

Vesting Schedules and Token Unlocks: Why They Matter

A token unlock releases previously locked tokens to insiders or investors. Learn how vesting schedules work, how to read them and which red flags to watch for.

Oct 7, 2026 · 5 min read

Arbitrum vs Optimism: How the Two Ethereum Rollups Compare

Arbitrum vs Optimism compared: how both optimistic rollups work, their fraud proofs, tokens, governance and ecosystems, and the risks to weigh before bridging.

Oct 5, 2026 · 5 min read

Coins vs Tokens: What's the Difference?

Coin vs token explained: how native coins and tokens differ, how each is created, why it matters for fees and safety, and how to avoid fake token copies.

Oct 5, 2026 · 4 min read

Lido vs ether.fi: Key Differences Explained

Lido vs ether.fi compared: liquid staking vs liquid restaking, stETH vs eETH, governance tokens, supply design and the risks each adds on top of ETH staking.

Oct 4, 2026 · 5 min read