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What Is Alpha in Investing? Skill vs Luck Explained

Alpha in investing is the return a manager earns through real skill, not luck or market drift. Learn what alpha means, how it's measured, and why verifiable on-chain track records make true skill easy to spot.

Victor Gherbovet·Jul 17, 2026·10 min read

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How to Read a Crypto Chart in 6 Simple Steps

Learn how to read a crypto chart from scratch — candlesticks, timeframes, volume, and support/resistance explained with beginner-friendly examples. Start decoding the market before your next trade.

Victor Gherbovet·Jul 14, 2026·9 min read

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What Is Solana Used For? The Complete Beginner's Guide

Wondering what is Solana and why it's so fast and cheap? This beginner's guide breaks down how the network works, what SOL is actually used for, and how to start in 2026.

Victor Gherbovet·Jul 11, 2026·12 min read

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How to Buy Solana (SOL): A Step-by-Step Beginner Guide

Learn how to buy Solana step by step: pick an exchange, buy SOL safely, and move it to a self-custody wallet you control. A beginner-friendly guide with fees and safety tips.

Victor Gherbovet·Jul 8, 2026·10 min read

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What Is a Hedge Fund? How They Work, Fees & Strategies

Curious what is a hedge fund and how the 2-and-20 fee model really works? Unpack hedge fund strategies, who can invest, and how permissionless on-chain vaults are reinventing the model.

Victor Gherbovet·Jul 8, 2026·14 min read

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What Is a Market Maker? A Clear Guide for Crypto Traders

What is a market maker, and why does every instant swap depend on one? Learn how they earn the spread, maker vs taker mechanics, and how AMMs power liquidity on Solana DEXs.

Victor Gherbovet·Jul 8, 2026·12 min read

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What Is a Decentralized Exchange (DEX)? Simple Guide

A decentralized exchange (DEX) lets you swap tokens straight from your own wallet — no sign-ups, no custodians. Learn how DEXs work, DEX vs CEX, and how to trade safely.

Victor Gherbovet·Jul 6, 2026·11 min read

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Solana Airdrop 2026: How to Find Legit Ones Safely

Hunting for a Solana airdrop in 2026? Learn how airdrops actually work, how to qualify, and — most importantly — how to spot scams so you never lose funds chasing free tokens. A safety-first guide.

Victor Gherbovet·Jul 6, 2026·10 min read

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Rug Pull Crypto Explained: The Complete Safety Guide

A rug pull crypto scam can drain your funds in a single block. Learn how rug pulls work, the warning signs to watch for, and how non-custodial control helps keep your assets in your hands.

Victor Gherbovet·Jul 3, 2026·11 min read

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