Christian Jensen
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I’m a designer, investor, and crypto nerd, writing about the intersection of creativity, culture, technology, and finance.
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Stories (27/0)
Beyond Bitcoin: 9 Crypto Categories For New Investors
When you first begin learning about cryptocurrencies, perhaps intrigued by news about the disruptive blockchain technology or a friend's story about turning $100 into $10,000, you quickly realize that there's a lot more to it than Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin.
By Christian Jensenabout a year ago in Trader
The 7 Best Ways to Invest in NFTs
Since you're reading this I'll just go ahead and assume that you've heard enough about NFTs to believe they're worth your attention and at least some allocation in your portfolio. Now, you could just go ahead and buy some actual NFTs. It's definitely the most straightforward path to financial exposure. It's by no means your only option though.
By Christian Jensenabout a year ago in The Chain
7 Easy Ways to Earn Crypto Online
If you want to get exposure to cryptocurrencies, there are multiple benefits to earning them rather than investing in them. For one, it's a lot more convenient than converting your fiat money to crypto. You'll save the fees as well.
By Christian Jensenabout a year ago in 01
23 NFT Terms You Need to Know
NFT nerds use a bunch of terms, abbreviations, silly slang, and intentional misspellings that to most newcomers seem like complete nonsense. Some are essential for your understanding and participation in the space, others are just funny terms that make you feel like an insider.
By Christian Jensenabout a year ago in FYI
8 Great Women-Only NFT Avatar Collections
You don't need to spend much time in the NFT space to realize how male-dominated it is. Because it's a new and nerdy technology with strong ties to the cryptocurrency field, it seems to be attracting a lot more men than women.
By Christian Jensenabout a year ago in Humans
Why Are People Spending Thousands of Dollars on NFT Avatars?
I recently wrote an article about the most common misconceptions about NFTs. One of these is that the highly popular avatars, like CryptoPunks and Bored Ape Yacht Club, don't give their owners any more than what you see on the surface - a silly little cartoon face. This naturally leaves some people wondering why anyone would pay thousands of dollars for such a thing.
By Christian Jensenabout a year ago in Trader
6 More NFT Podcasts for Your 2021 Playlist
Being the huge podcast nerd that I am, I recently made a list of 6 + 2 of my favorite NFT podcasts. I concluded the article by saying that I'd likely have to do a follow-up in a few weeks because of the many new podcasts I knew I would discover. Well, the time has come!
By Christian Jensenabout a year ago in Geeks
NFT Spotlight: Creepy Creams Bets on the Metaverse With LandVault Partnership
There are certain things I look for when evaluating a new NFT project. It needs to have a great team with a long-term view and passion for the project. If they're fully doxxed, that's a huge plus! And they need to have a community of people who believe in them and what they're building.
By Christian Jensenabout a year ago in The Chain
4 Common Misconceptions About NFTs
Mainstream media and public discourse naturally focus on the most news-worthy and sensationalist sales, projects, and trends in the NFT space and generally don't do a good job of explaining the fundamental value of NFTs, how they work, and what they actually are.
By Christian Jensenabout a year ago in Geeks
A Buyer's Guide to NFTs on Solana
I recently shared my experience with the leading NFT ecosystems and covered Solana as one of the main contenders to Ethereum's dominance. It maintains this position and keeps attracting lots of artists, builders, and buyers with a near-zero-fee alternative to Ethereum's gas wars.
By Christian Jensenabout a year ago in Trader
