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Mar 2021
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A Beginner's Guide to Understanding Cryp...

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It's crypto week here at Equity Mates! So we're swapping equities for blockchain, and breaking down all your questions about the crypto climate. There’s a lot to understand and get your head around - so we're just unpacking the basics in this episode - the goal is you'll be able to have a conversation in the pub, break it down with your partner, or hold your own at the 2021 Family Christmas party.

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