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8 Blockchain Trends to Watch in 2025

Blockchain is evolving quickly, and 2025 is set to bring major changes. From real-world asset tokenization and AI-powered smart contracts to growing institutional adoption and the rise of stealth chains.

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How to Buy Small Amounts of Bitcoin

You don’t need to buy a whole Bitcoin to get started. Thanks to its divisibility and peer-to-peer platforms like Paxful, even small investments like $10 or less can get you into the crypto world.

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What Happens When All the Bitcoins in the World Has Been Mined?

Let’s examine the possible effects on mining, transaction fees, price, and the impact on investors once all 21 million Bitcoins are mined.

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Stablecoin Growth: What’s Driving the Boom?

Stablecoins are transforming global finance—offering faster, cheaper, and more accessible money transfers than traditional banks. As adoption grows, they promise greater financial stability. But are they the future of money?

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Solana vs Ethereum: Which Blockchain Is Better in 2025?

Solana and Ethereum have unique features that suit certain needs of developers and users. Let’s compare the two and see which is best for you.

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How to Make Money With Cryptocurrencies in 12 Realistic Ways

You don’t need large sums to make money with cryptocurrencies. You can hold, trade, lend, or even play games to profit from crypto. Let’s show you how.

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How To Buy Crypto With Venmo: A Beginner’s Guide

Find out how to buy crypto using the Venmo App or through Paxful. You’ll also learn to use your balance and understand Venmo crypto fees.

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What is Stellar (XLM)? A Beginner’s Guide to Fast and Affordable Crypto Transactions

Explore the world of Stellar (XLM), a cryptocurrency designed for fast, affordable transactions. Learn how to buy, sell, and use Stellar in everyday life.

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How to Buy Crypto with M-Pesa

M-Pesa is not just for paying bills, sending money, or shopping online. It’s so versatile, that you can even use it to buy crypto on Paxful. Here’s how.

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PayPal USD Explained: How to Use PYUSD for Crypto and Payments

Learn about PayPal USD (PYUSD), PayPal’s cryptocurrency offering. Find out how to send, receive, and convert PYUSD, and explore its uses in buying Bitcoin and more.

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Litecoin Explained: What It Is and Why It Matters in Crypto

Litecoin (LTC) is a cryptocurrency designed to be lighter and more scalable than Bitcoin. Transactions are faster, and fees are cheaper than the latter.

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How to Convert Gift Cards Into Crypto and Vice Versa

Instead of letting gift cards expire or collect dust in a drawer, why not turn them into crypto? Let us show you the process and how you can swap it back.

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Is your Paxful Account Restricted? Here are 4 Reasons Why

A Paxful account can be restricted for either security reasons or for violating our ToS. The good news is that not all restrictions are permanent.

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How The Paxful Trade Chat Keeps You Safe

The Paxful trade chat is not just a safe space to discuss transaction details, it can also help you win disputes. So keep convos within the platform.

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How to Vet Legit Crypto Sellers and Buyers on Paxful

Peer-to-peer crypto trading can be rewarding, but not without risks. On Paxful, you can easily find good trade partners and minimize risks. Here’s how.

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What is Coin Locking and How Can You Avoid It on Paxful?

Escrow protects Paxful users from fraud, but bad guys sometimes abuse the system and lock a seller’s crypto with it. Prevent coin locking with these tips.

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How to Check Your Gift Card Balance Online

You’ll know if a gift card has already been used by checking its balance. Here’s how you can check the balance of Amazon, Apple, & other gift cards online.

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Is Bitcoin Legal? A Global Overview of Its Status and Regulations

The legality of Bitcoin can vary depending on where you are in the world, who you are, and how you use it. Learn more about it here.

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What is Tether? An Essential Guide to USDT

USDT is one of the most popular stablecoins on the crypto market, but how does it work and what are its uses? Join us as we break it down!

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What is Bitcoin, How Does It Work, and Why is It Valuable?

Bitcoin is both a cryptocurrency & a blockchain. Here, you’ll learn its history, how Bitcoin works, what it’s used for, & why it’s valuable.

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Paxful’s Safety Guide for Traders

Minimize risks when buying & selling crypto by familiarizing yourself with common red flags, how Paxful works, & other tips in this article.

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Bitcoin Mining Explained: How It Works, Rewards, and Challenges

In simple terms, Bitcoin mining is the process of validating a blockchain transaction using the brute force method. Learn more in this detailed guide.

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What is Paxful and How Does it Work?

We’ve created an all-in-one guide on what Paxful is and how to use the platform so you can get started on your crypto journey today.

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What do HODL, FUD, FOMO, and other Crypto Slang Mean?

From acronyms to words like whale and moon, the crypto community is full of creative lingo. Let’s decode the definition of these crypto slang.

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Coins vs Tokens: Differences Explained

Digital coins and tokens are often used interchangeably but akshually, they’re not synonyms. Let us show you how they differ from one another.

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HODL Meaning and Application as an Investment Strategy

Hodling started as a typo but it’s actually a smart crypto investment strategy. Learn more about its advantages and instances where hodling was effective.

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What are Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC)?

A CBDC is a digital fiat currency issued and regulated by a central bank. It’s not exactly a stablecoin nor a cryptocurrency. Here’s what you need to know.

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Who Are the Bitcoin Whales, and Why Do They Matter?

A Bitcoin whale is an individual or institution holding at least 1,000 BTC. Whether you love or hate them, their actions can cause price fluctuations.

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Differences Between Dogecoin and Bitcoin

If Bitcoin is the Godfather of Cryptocurrency, then Dogecoin is its fun cousin. Let’s dive deep into what makes these two digital currencies unique.

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How to contact Paxful’s 24/7 global customer support

Got any questions for us? Whether you need help with your account or need an issue resolved, Paxful’s customer support is ready to assist you.

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Comparing Paxful vs Binance P2P: What’s the Best Way to Buy Crypto?

Both crypto marketplaces allow P2P trades but Paxful and Binance differ in key features like supported crypto, payment methods, and fees.

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How to File a Dispute on Paxful

We want transactions to be as smooth as possible but disputes between buyers & vendors do happen. Here’s how we can help you if your trade falls through.

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How to Verify Your Paxful Account

Getting your Paxful Account verified makes it easier for our team to help you out. Here are the steps you need to take to fully verify your account.

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Paxful Account Restrictions, Simply Explained

Learn what happens when things go wrong on Paxful, including offering examples of behaviors that will lead to account restrictions; the various types of bans, freezes, and suspensions our team uses to enforce marketplace safety; and a simple explanation of recourse steps available to you to contest our restrictions.

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Here’s why satoshis are essential in Bitcoin’s economy

A satoshi is the 100 millionth unit of a Bitcoin. Likes cents to the dollar, satoshis make Bitcoin divisible & applicable for microtransactions.

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Have NFTs finally arrived in the world of Bitcoin?

An Ordinal is a text, image, or a video inscribed in a transaction. It’s kind of like a non-fungible token (NFT) but inside the Bitcoin Blockchain.

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USD Coin (USDC) is now available on Paxful

Now you can use USDC to protect your wealth from inflation or to hedge against the volatility of cryptocurrencies.

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Five easy steps to self-custody your Bitcoin

Holding your Bitcoin in a wallet you control is not only safe, it also grants you freedom to transact the way you want to.

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What is USDC and how does it work?

USDC (or USD Coin) is a stablecoin whose value is pegged to the US dollar 1:1. As the 2nd largest stablecoin, USDC is fully backed by US dollar reserves.

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Convert Your Gift Cards Into Crypto in 3 Easy Steps

Don’t let your gift cards go to waste! Convert them into crypto to make money on the side. Here are the easy steps to get started.

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Different Types of Cryptocurrency in the Market Right Now

Cryptos can be categorized according to their utility, or how they’re used — currency, asset, object, and meme or joke coins. Learn all about them here.

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Smart Tips for Buying and Selling Bitcoin

Here are some tips and tricks to help you jump start your bitcoin trading.

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What is Bitcoin Halving?

Every 4 years, the amount of Bitcoin mined is cut in half. Why does it happen & how does it affect mining & BTC price? You have to click here to find out.

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The factors behind Ethereum’s price

Ethereum has seen a stellar growth rate but how did ETH price explode in just a few months? Here, we look at demand, hype, and other influential factors.

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How to Protect Your Account from Phishing Attacks

From identifying official Paxful accounts to enabling 2FA, we share tips on how to prevent your personal info from falling into the wrong hands.

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Factors that affect Bitcoin value

Like gold, Bitcoin follows the rule of supply and demand but there are also other factors that influence its value. Read this article to find out.

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Satoshi’s Dream Realized: The History of Bitcoin

Bitcoin has taken the world by storm, but when and how was it created? We go back in time to explore the birth of our favorite cryptocurrency.

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Understanding the Different Types of Cryptocurrency Wallets

Read and learn the different types of cryptocurrency wallets, how they protect your bitcoin funds, and which one is suitable for your needs.

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How Do Bitcoin Transactions Work?

Have you ever wondered about the math behind a bitcoin transaction? Read on as we delve deeper into the process and the involved fees.

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What is Blockchain and Why Does It Matter?

Blockchain is the revolutionary record-keeping technology behind the Bitcoin network. In this post, find out how it works & we can all benefit from it.

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How to Buy Bitcoin Easily Without Fees

How peer to peer marketplaces like Paxful help beginners to buy bitcoin instantly without paying any fees.

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