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What Is Over-the-Counter (OTC)?

Over-the-counter (OTC) in crypto and NFTs refers to the process of trading person-to-person instead of via a 3rd party marketplace or swap service. Because over-the-counter trading primarily happens between individuals in the cryptocurrency and NFT verticals it contains significantly more risk than when using a trustless service.

Scammers routinely approach people using Discord or Twitter direct messages offering better deals than can be found on marketplaces. Sometimes a scammer will use the carrot that an OTC deal will mean that no marketplace commissions or artist royalties will be paid. However, these incentives mask the high risks.

Diamond Hands

Diamond Hands is a phrase used by crypto enthusiasts to refer to people who hold on to their cryptocurrency or crypto assets for dear life

Fungible

Fungible assets simplify the exchange and trade processes. Fungibility implies that two items have identical parameters, where individual units can be mutually substituted without a

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Hardware Wallet Setup Recommendations

Hackers are constantly looking for new ways to compromise your security and gain access to your crypto currencies and NFTs. Protecting your tokens can seem

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Dimension X Public Sale Launches on Gaia

The Dimension X public sale launched today on the Gaia marketplace. Dimension X is a Free-to-Play, Play-to-Earn strategic role playing game on the Flow blockchain

Polygon

What is Polygon?

Polygon is a decentralized “layer two” or “sidechain” Ethereum scaling solution that enables developers to build scalable user-friendly dApps. The blockchain prides itself on having