CoinMENA University

Learn about Bitcoin, Crypto, Money, and more

Bitcoin Halving

Bitcoin Halving

Bitcoin has a predetermined supply schedule that caps the total supply of bitcoin at 21 million bitcoin (BTC). Mining bitcoins is the only way new bitcoins are created and entered into circulation.
Intermediate
25 Mar, 2024
2 mins
What Is Inflation?

What Is Inflation?

Inflation can be defined as the reduction in purchasing power of a currency or the continued increase in prices of goods and services within an economy.
Beginner
26 Feb, 2024
9 mins
The Bitcoin ETF

The Bitcoin ETF

In the wake of the spot bitcoin ETF's recent approval, there's a growing curiosity about the intricacies of ETFs and their distinctions from direct bitcoin purchases.
Intermediate
23 Jan, 2024
5 mins
Bitcoin: A system of rules without rulers

Bitcoin: A system of rules without rulers

Imagine money that functions without rulers, without central banks or governments dictating its creation or control. That's the revolutionary essence of Bitcoin – a system where the rules, not the rulers, reign supreme.
Intermediate
19 Dec, 2023
4 mins
Commodity Credit vs Circulation Credit

Commodity Credit vs Circulation Credit

Mainstream FIAT economists think a Bitcoin or Gold standard isn't friendly for business because they assume the limited supply will suffocate credit creation. However, not all credit is equal, there’s Commodity Credit and Circulation Credit.
Intermediate
15 Oct, 2023
4 mins
What is Staking?

What is Staking?

In simple terms, staking is a way to earn rewards on your crypto assets. These rewards are earned in percentage terms and known as Annual Percentage Yield (APY).
Advanced
30 Mar, 2023
8 mins
Airdrops

Airdrops

An airdrop is the free distribution of a digital asset by a crypto project to the public by virtue of holding a certain coin/token or having an active wallet on a specific blockchain.
Advanced
14 Mar, 2023
8 mins
Comparison of Monetary Standards

Comparison of Monetary Standards

Though some might critique the energy expenditure required for Bitcoin mining, the real comparison is against other monetary standards.
Intermediate
27 Feb, 2023
5 mins
Why Bitcoin Must Use Energy and Proof of Work

Why Bitcoin Must Use Energy and Proof of Work

Since energy is available and priced on the market, the fact that miners are able to use it cost-effectively is an indicator that it is not wasteful. What makes proof of work efficient?
Intermediate
27 Feb, 2023
10 mins