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What APY should I expect on savings?
As of 2025, competitive high‑yield savings accounts pay around 4–5% APY, versus ~0.01% at many large banks. Moving $10,000 can mean ~$500/year more in interest.
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What is a blockchain explorer?
A blockchain explorer is a web tool that lets you search and view blockchain data like transactions, addresses, blocks, and smart contracts. Think of it as Google for blockchains. Popular explorers...
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What can I search for on a blockchain explorer?
You can search for: (1) Transaction hashes - to see transaction details, status, and confirmations, (2) Addresses - to view balance and transaction history, (3) Block numbers - to see all transacti...
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Which blockchain explorer should I use?
For Bitcoin, use Blockchain.com (most popular), Blockchair (advanced analytics), or Mempool.space (real-time mempool). For Ethereum, use Etherscan (most comprehensive, contract verification), Ethpl...
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How do I verify a transaction on a blockchain explorer?
Copy the transaction hash from your wallet, paste it into the explorer's search bar, and press Enter. You'll see transaction status (Success/Pending/Failed), number of confirmations (more = more se...
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What does 'verified contract' mean on Etherscan?
A verified contract on Etherscan means the developer uploaded the source code, which was compiled and matched to the deployed bytecode. You can read the code, see function names, and interact with ...
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How many confirmations do I need for a transaction?
For Bitcoin: 1 confirmation (~10 min) for small amounts, 3-6 confirmations (~30-60 min) for larger amounts, exchanges often require 6+ confirmations. For Ethereum: 1 confirmation (~12 seconds) for ...
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Can blockchain explorers see my wallet balance?
Yes, blockchain explorers can see any address's balance and transaction history because blockchains are public ledgers. However, they cannot see who owns the address unless it's linked to an exchan...
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Why are there multiple blockchain explorers for the same chain?
Different explorers offer different features and interfaces. For example, Etherscan excels at smart contract verification and analytics, Ethplorer focuses on token tracking and portfolios, and Bloc...
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Is Buy Now Pay Later the same as a credit card?
No. BNPL is a short-term installment loan (6-8 weeks typically) with no interest if paid on time. Credit cards are revolving credit with interest charges if you don't pay in full monthly.
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Does BNPL hurt your credit score?
Most BNPL services don't affect your credit score for approval (soft check) or on-time payments. However, missed payments may be reported and hurt your score. Affirm reports all loans to Experian.
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Can I have multiple BNPL plans at once?
Yes, but it's risky. With multiple plans, you'll have payments hitting your account every few days, making it easy to lose track and overdraft. Limit to 1-2 active plans max.
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What happens if I miss a BNPL payment?
You'll be charged a late fee ($7-10), your account may be paused from future purchases, and repeated missed payments may be reported to credit bureaus.
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Is BNPL better than a credit card?
It depends. BNPL is better if you don't have a credit card or want to avoid interest charges. Credit cards are better if you want rewards (1-5% cashback), fraud protection, and simpler payment trac...
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What is yield to maturity (YTM) and why does it matter?
Yield to maturity (YTM) is the annualized total return you would earn if you held the bond until it matures and reinvested coupons at the same rate. It accounts for coupon payments, price paid, tim...
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How do coupon rate and current yield differ?
The coupon rate is fixed at issuance (e.g., 5% on $1,000 par = $50/year). Current yield = annual coupon divided by the bond's current price. For example, a 5% coupon paying $50 trading at $950 has ...
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Why do bond prices fall when interest rates rise?
When market rates rise, new bonds offer higher yields, making existing lower‑coupon bonds less attractive. To compensate, prices of existing bonds drop until their YTM aligns with prevailing rates....
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What is duration and how is it used for risk?
Duration measures a bond’s price sensitivity to interest rate changes and approximates time to recover price moves via coupons. A duration of 6 suggests a ~6% price change for a 1% rate move. Inves...
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