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Robert Stevens

Robert Stevens

Robert Stevens is a freelance journalist whose work has appeared in The Guardian, the Associated Press, the New York Times and Decrypt. He is also a graduate of Oxford University's Internet Institute.

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How to Use Etherscan and Other Blockchain Explorers
There is a ton of interesting information and data available on-chain, from token transfers to seeing assets held in a wallet and more.
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By Robert Stevens
May 18, 2023 at 6:03 p.m. UTC
May 18, 2023
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Securities vs. Commodities: Why It Matters For Crypto
The debate over whether cryptocurrencies should be defined as securities, like stocks, or commodities, like wheat or gold, has implications for whether, how and by whom they a...
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By Robert Stevens
May 5, 2023 at 3:13 p.m. UTC
May 5, 2023
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What Is Decentralized File Storage?
For those looking for an alternative to cloud storage giants Google and Dropbox, crypto networks offer a Web3 solution.
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By Robert Stevens
Apr 5, 2023 at 7:58 p.m. UTC
Apr 5, 2023
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What Is Decentralized Identity?
Decentralized identity aims to empower Web3 users to have control over their digital personas and keep their data secure.
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By Robert Stevens
Mar 24, 2023 at 2:53 p.m. UTC
Mar 24, 2023
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What Are Crypto Whales and Why Are They Important?
An investor that holds a market-moving amount of a cryptocurrency or NFT collection is often referred to as a whale, and whales can make big waves.
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By Robert Stevens
Mar 15, 2023 at 9:26 p.m. UTC
Mar 15, 2023
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Uniswap's NFT Platform Shows DeFi's Reluctant Acceptance of Centralization
If you want to be “the interface for all NFT liquidity," you have to make some sacrifices.
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By Robert Stevens
Mar 15, 2023 at 3:25 p.m. UTC
Mar 15, 2023
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What Is a 'Fair Launch' in Crypto?
It’s important to understand how new crypto tokens are initially distributed and who gets access to the first offering of a new coin, whether you’re an investor or thinking of...
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By Robert Stevens
Mar 3, 2023 at 9:14 p.m. UTC
Mar 3, 2023
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‘Crypto Mom’ Hester Peirce: SEC ‘Disappoints’ When It Comes to Crypto
The securities watchdog has “never handled innovation” well, the SEC Commissioner behind the token safe harbor guidance tells Robert Stevens.
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By Robert Stevens
Feb 7, 2023 at 3:37 p.m. UTC
Feb 7, 2023
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The Macroeconomic Crypto Climate, Explained
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By Robert Stevens
Jan 10, 2023 at 3:27 p.m. UTC
Jan 10, 2023
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What Is an NFT Floor Price?
The metric measures the lowest price for an NFT in a collection. It's often a good starting point for understanding the popularity of an NFT collection and the token's value o...
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By Robert Stevens
Dec 30, 2022 at 7:05 p.m. UTC
Dec 30, 2022
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