Blockchain, explained clearly.
Independent, plain-English articles about how blockchain technology works, written for readers in Japan and around the world. Every article starts with the summary.
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Each article opens with the key points, then explains the topic step by step in plain language.
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What Is Blockchain and How Does It Work?
A calm, step-by-step explanation of blocks, hashes, nodes, and consensus, and an honest look at what blockchain can and cannot do.
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MetaMask(メタマスク) Security Guide for Beginners
How the Secret Recovery Phrase, private keys, and password work, what connecting to a site allows, and how to recognise the scams that target new users.
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Summary first
Each article opens with its key points, so you can decide within seconds whether to read on.
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All of our articles are free to read, supported only by clearly labelled sponsor placements.
What we write about
Blockchain is a broad subject. Our editorial scope covers the whole field, from first principles to everyday use.
Fundamentals
Blocks, hashes, distributed ledgers, and the ideas that make a blockchain different from an ordinary database.
Networks and consensus
How nodes agree on a shared record, and what proof of work and proof of stake do.
Wallets and everyday safety
How wallets, keys, and recovery phrases work, explained for people using them for the first time.
Smart contracts and applications
What programmable agreements are, how they run, and where they are used today.
Real-world use cases
Supply chains, digital identity, record keeping, and other practical applications beyond currency.
Terminology
Clear definitions of the words that appear in every conversation about blockchain.