Mango Markets is a trader and maker friendly decentralized trading platform. The Initial core features of the platform will be a fully on-chain margin trading on limit order books, as well as perpetual futures, which are the main drivers of centralized exchange revenue. Moving those to DeFi is an essential step for money legos to overcome the CeFi platforms. Mango intends to merge the liquidity and usability of CeFi with the permissionless innovation of DeFi at a lower cost to the end user than ...
Dec 03, 2021•6 min
Illuvium is an open-world fantasy battle game built on the Ethereum blockchain. Often touted as the first AAA game on Ethereum, Illuvium seeks to provide a source of entertainment for both casual gamers and diehard DeFi fans through a variety of collecting and trading features. The world of Illuvium is inhabited by creatures known as Illuvials, which can be captured by players who best them in battle and care for them until they regain health. Access the show notes here: https://newtocrypto.io/p...
Nov 30, 2021•8 min
Sunny is a composable DeFi yield aggregator powered by Solana, one of the fastest growing blockchain ecosystems. The Sunny Protocol is designed with composability as a core feature, enabling other applications and protocols to easily build on top of it. Sunny Aggregator is enjoying the limelight as the first of its kind on Solana while this innovative blockchain is setting new records in the cryptocurrency universe. The need for yield aggregators Many DeFi projects provide token-based yield farm...
Nov 26, 2021•9 min
Arbitrum is essentially an L2 solution that has been designed to enhance the capabilities of Ethereum smart contracts. It does so by adding additional privacy features and increasing their speed and scalability. The Arbitrum protocol aims to reduce most of the downsides and challenges that the Ethereum network is facing in its operation. In recent times, the Ethereum blockchain is facing a drastic increase in adoption. With this, the massive individual adoption on the ETH network keeps pushing f...
Nov 25, 2021•9 min
Burnt Finance is a fully decentralized auction protocol built on Solana. Burnt Finance is a DeFi protocol that enables anyone to mint a diverse array of synthetics, NFTs, and digital assets while also providing them with an unparalleled auction platform. Burnt Finance offers all users unrestricted access to host a variety of auctions. Additionally, users will be able to mint a diverse set of synthetic assets as well as NFTs. Access the show notes here: https://newtocrypto.io/podcast/burnt-financ...
Nov 22, 2021•7 min
Metaplex is a decentralized protocol combined with an open source web framework that allows artists, brands and creators to launch self-hosted NFT storefronts as easily as creating a website, all without writing any Code. Metaplex is a collection of tools and smart contracts designed to make the process of creating and launching NFTs easier. The New to Crypto Podcast is designed to guide you through the crypto landscape with pinpoint accuracy. New episodes are added daily. Be sure to subscribe t...
Nov 17, 2021•7 min
Audius is a decentralized music streaming service with a social networking component. It allows artists to upload their songs to the app and connects fans directly to artists and exclusive new music. On a technical level, it is a blockchain protocol that allows artists to produce immutable, time stamped records of their creative works, secured by a decentralized network of node operators. The New to Crypto Podcast is designed to guide you through the crypto landscape with pinpoint accuracy. New ...
Nov 16, 2021•8 min
GRAPE protocol is a toolset for building token-based membership communities on Solana. With the power of Grape you can create, reward and secure any online community. The first of these tools, GRAPE Access, creates exclusive membership portals for NFT and token holders of the most popular Solana projects today. Grape Protocol is a project built on Solana. It aims to bring the best crypto talents together to form a strong community that focuses on nothing more but constant development of not just...
Nov 15, 2021•7 min
Saber is a Decentralized Exchange that provides the liquidity foundation for stablecoins. As Solana's central inter-chain liquidity network, Saber helps facilitate the transfer of assets between Solana and other blockchains. The project was originally named SaberSwap, and the protocol allows the lowest slip optimization. The New to Crypto Podcast is designed to guide you through the crypto landscape with pinpoint accuracy. New episodes are added daily. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and lis...
Nov 13, 2021•9 min
SolDate is bringing online dating onto the Solana blockchain, providing an entirely fresh dating experience to its users. Unlike traditional dating apps, SolDate is intent on building a community-driven, transparent, accurate and most importantly, a secure platform. SolDate will be a decentralized, transparent digital dating site backed by the powerful technology of Solana blockchain. The New to Crypto Podcast is designed to guide you through the crypto landscape with pinpoint accuracy. New epis...
Nov 12, 2021•8 min
Raydium is an automated market maker (AMM) and liquidity provider based on the Solana blockchain. R aydium leverages the central order book of the Serum decentralized exchange (Serum DEX) to enable lightning-fast trades, shared liquidity and new features for earning yield. The New to Crypto Podcast is designed to guide you through the crypto landscape with pinpoint accuracy. New episodes are added daily. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and listen to all of the episodes to help you in your cr...
Nov 11, 2021•10 min
Those of you in the crypto space as of late have probably heard about the recent surge in Blockchain Games, but what are they and why do we keep hearing the name Axie Infinity? In this episode I’m going to start on a new ‘gaming series’ where I’ll break down the background, technology and benefits of different Blockchain Games and why exactly they’re storming the crypto market. And we can’t talk about Blockchain Games without talking about Axie Infinity first! If you have a background in crypto,...
Nov 09, 2021•9 min
Do you want to trade one asset across a different blockchain to interact with its ecosystem? The good news is that there is a system in place that allows you to do that without having to sell your crypto and all while keeping its value. This is called the Wrapped Token, an ERC20 token in the Ethereum ecosystem. In this episode, I’m going to break down what exactly a Wrapped Token is, how it works with your crypto, how it can benefit you as a user and the interesting things that happen when it’s ...
Nov 08, 2021•9 min
With crypto becoming such a massive part of the digital economy, it’s only natural that some kind of bank would be created to manage assets and loans. That’s where Compound Finance is storming the market. Compound, of the Ethereum blockchain, is a completely decentralized protocol that will allow users to earn interest on assets, finance loans through credit, and obtain funding to incentivize the creation of apps on its platform. Very interesting project here guys, so tune in and learn why Compo...
Nov 05, 2021•8 min
A new protocol on Fantom is aiming to become a disruptor in the field of borrowing and lending. I’m talking about Scream! Scream has some very ambitious goals to become the highest liquidity platform on Fantom all while allowing lower fees. In short, Scream is setting itself up to be a new and innovative market that will be more than an alternative platform for borrowing and lending but a solution to some of the problems it sees in the market. Find out how by jumping into the episode and learnin...
Nov 04, 2021•8 min
This may be one of the most interesting projects I’ve shared so far. In this episode I’m going to tell you all about Internet Computer. This project may just reinvent the internet as we know it by introducing a completely decentralized internet on its blockchain that runs at the speed of the web and has unlimited capacity! Jump right in and Learn About How Internet Computer is Creating a New Decentralized Internet on the Blockchain The New to Crypto Podcast is designed to guide you through the c...
Nov 02, 2021•8 min
You are about to get insights on an exciting new project from the founder himself. Karega McCoy is a founder, who has over 20 years of experience with a focus on eCommerce, designing, and developing large and small scale software/hardware systems. While he has overseen many projects from conception to production he recently turned his skills over to the world of blockchain technology. This led to the development of a new DeFi project, SmurfSwap, on the Binance Smart Blockchain. SmurfSwap is a gr...
Oct 31, 2021•19 min
If you're looking to swap stablecoins with minimal slippage (more on that later), high security and optimized exchange rates, then this is the episode for you. Today, I’m going to paint you a picture on how Curve Finance works to help you understand how it uses stablecoins to power its DEX. Once you get a better understanding of the technology and benefits, I believe you’ll be more than equipped to make informed decisions on its utilization. Dive in and learn all about the unique system of Curve...
Oct 29, 2021•8 min
Let’s continue down our Fantom series with another project on its ever evolving ecosystem. In this episode, I’m going to give you a bird’s eye view of the Decentralized Exchange called SpookySwap. SpookySwap, along with its Native Token, BOO, is another great example of a system that benefits liquidity providers as well as its users and creates plenty of farming opportunities. Be sure to jump in and check out this episode to get some more information. The New to Crypto Podcast is designed to gui...
Oct 28, 2021•7 min
When people hear the word, cryptocurrency, most likely they immediately think of Bitcoin. But what if I told you that there is a coin just as old that may have just paved the way for other alt-coins? Litecoin is one of the most recognizable alt-coins in the crypto space, and it was made in efforts to improve some of the blind spots that Bitcoin had in its time, including faster block generation and cheaper commissions. Litecoin is truly an interesting project, so if you want to know more, dive i...
Oct 27, 2021•10 min
Dive into the episode and learn more about Harmony and their native token ONE. Harmony is a blockchain initiative that enables users to construct decentralized applications while taking advantage of the most scalable and interoperable services available. It chooses to provide a sufficient and balanced level of scalability and decentralization to the decentralized ecosystem. The New to Crypto Podcast is designed to guide you through the crypto landscape with pinpoint accuracy. New episodes are ad...
Oct 27, 2021•9 min
There is a technology that is allowing less risk and faster development of projects on the Polkadot protocol. This Canary Network is called Kusama. Kusama’s technology is super interesting, as it allows new projects to be tested and perfected before even hitting Polkadot. It’s so useful, in fact, that it has evolved beyond just a testing network, into something of value. Dive into the episode and learn more about Kusama and their native token KSM. The New to Crypto Podcast is designed to guide y...
Oct 25, 2021•8 min
Let’s continue our series into the Fantom Ecosystem with one the newest tokens built on the platform: ZooCoin. ZooCoin is an interesting project because it offers users several different applications each with their own unique systems, functions, and opportunities. If you are a new user on Fantom or even looking into getting your own art into the NFT market, this episode will help unpack what you need to know about the Zoo Ecosystem to see how you can possibly benefit from it. The New to Crypto ...
Oct 23, 2021•7 min
Have you ever wondered how mining works or even how to start mining yourself? Today’s guest is here to provide you with the info you need. Miguel is a serial crypto entrepreneur who's involved in a variety of different crypto projects. He's the founder and main trader of a crypto hedge fund and the founder and president of a 100% sustainable crypto mining company, all powered by solar. Miguel also created a new brand called “RAREtequila” tokenizing tequila via NFTs. Get ready for a seriously gre...
Oct 22, 2021•21 min
It’s time to learn a bit more about some of the unseen systems and services fueling Smart Contracts. I’m talking about Oracles, the answer to getting more data when an initial order doesn’t have certain information. Several projects use Oracles to execute Smart Contracts and there is a fast growing need for their use. So in this episode I’m going to break down some more information and give you an overview to answer the question, what is an Oracle in crypto? The New to Crypto Podcast is designed...
Oct 22, 2021•9 min
There is a growing LaunchPad Project on Fantom that you need to known as Fantom Starter, a protocol that empowers investors to take part in groundbreaking blockchain projects. This episode is a continuation of the Fantom ecosystem series that I've been doing and today is all about Fantom Starter. Check us out at https://newtocrypto.io/ As always this is Not financial advice. Be sure to do your own research. If you’re an investor who wants their investments made easy, safe, and come with low gas ...
Oct 21, 2021•9 min
Let’s continue our Fantom Ecosystem series with another new DEX protocol on the Fantom blockchain - SpiritSwap; a great place for yield farming and gateway to becoming an LP. In this episode we are going to take the opportunity provided by the SpiritSwap systems to start diving a bit deeper into Liquidity Pools and becoming a liquidity provider. Check us out at https://newtocrypto.io/ Make sure to tune in and learn everything you need to know about SpiritSwap! The New to Crypto Podcast is design...
Oct 20, 2021•9 min
What an exciting time to be in Crypto! The industry is exploding and everybody is talking about it. Let’s give you a head start of the crowd and dig deeper on some new projects. In this episode I want to give you all the information you need on Geist Finance, built on the Fantom Opera Blockchain. Check us out at https://newtocrypto.io/ As always this is Not financial advice. Be sure to do your own research. Dive in and learn more! The New to Crypto Podcast is designed to guide you through the cr...
Oct 19, 2021•11 min
Today I break down what Crypto Punk NFTs are and how they are selling for millions of dollars. In this episode, I’ll share which Crypto Punks sold for millions of dollars. As always this podcast is Not financial advice. Be sure to do your own due diligence. https://newtocrypto.io/ Let’s dive in and get started! The New to Crypto Podcast is designed to guide you through the crypto landscape with pinpoint accuracy. New episodes are added daily. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and listen to all...
Oct 15, 2021•11 min
If you’ve been in the crypto game for a bit, chances are you’ve definitely heard of Shiba Inu, maybe you even have some coins. But what is this meme coin and why has it completely exploded? In this episode I’m going to break down exactly what Shiba Inu is and why it’s getting the attention it has been so you can have all the information you need. Jump in and let’s learn! The New to Crypto Podcast is designed to guide you through the crypto landscape with pinpoint accuracy. New episodes are added...
Oct 13, 2021•9 min
