[//]:content-type-MARKDOWN-DONOT-DELETE Gate Learn has launched 15 new articles this week, including topics on blockchain technology, technical analysis, and Defi. Among the blockchain technologies are [Syscoin (SYS)](https://www.gate.io/learn/articles/what-is-syscoin/660 "Syscoin (SYS)"), a versatile cryptocurrency platform that offers custom tokens, decentralized marketplaces, and scalability; [DigiByte (DGB)](https://www.gate.io/learn/articles/what-is-digibyte/663 "DigiByte (DGB)"), a decentralized system that offers digital assets and the ability to cultivate smart contracts and DApps powered by its own crypto tokens; [Open Campus (EDU)](https://www.gate.io/learn/articles/what-is-open-campus/666 "Open Campus (EDU)"), a digital platform that provides free online educational content with open access for students worldwide;[ Status (SNT)](https://www.gate.io/learn/articles/what-is-status/667 " Status (SNT)"), an open-source messaging platform and mobile browser that allows users to interact with decentralized applications on the Ether network; [OPNX](https://www.gate.io/learn/articles/what-is-opnx/659 "OPNX"), a newly emerged cryptocurrency credits exchange; [Maverick Protocol (MAV)](https://www.gate.io/zh/learn/articles/what-is-maverick-protocol/658 "Maverick Protocol (MAV)"), a decentralized exchange that deploys Ether and ZkSync Era ; a Bitcoin sidechain that leverages the Proof of Equity consensus mechanism to enhance the security and scalability of decentralized financial markets[ Mintlayer](https://www.gate.io/learn/articles/what-is-mintlayer/665 " Mintlayer"); an AMM-style native DEX[ Velodrome (VELO)](https://www.gate.io/learn/articles/everything-you-need-to-know-about-velodrome/656 " Velodrome (VELO)") built on Optimism; a P2E game developed on the Harmony Protocol blockchain [DeFi Kingdoms](https://www.gate.io/learn/articles/what-is-defi-kingdoms/655 "DeFi Kingdoms"). And an article on the background story of LTC and how its halving has affected the price and the impact of miners, cybersecurity, etc. An in-depth look at the [halving of Litecoin](https://www.gate.io/learn/articles/litecoin-halving/664 "halving of Litecoin"); a good article on the factors contributing to cryptocurrency slippage and how it compares to price shocks[ What is Slippage? ](https://www.gate.io/learn/articles/what-is-slippage-in-crypto/662 " What is Slippage? "); a detailed article on the types of verifiers and how they compare to miners[ What is a Blockchain Verifier](https://www.gate.io/learn/articles/what-is-a-blockchain-validator/661 " What is a Blockchain Verifier"); a good article exploring the bullishness of Bitcoin, key market indicators [What is a Bull Market?](https://www.gate.io/learn/articles/what-is-a-bull-market/668 "What is a Bull Market?") ; a great article that takes a closer look at the impact of volume in the cryptocurrency market [What is Volume?](https://www.gate.io/learn/articles/what-is-trading-volume/669 "What is Volume?") ; An introduction to the 6 main websites that currently provide access to BRC-20 tokens, and an article that helps users quickly understand how to buy and sell BRC-20 tokens[ A compilation of BRC-20 starter websites.](https://www.gate.io/learn/articles/a-compilation-of-introductory-websites-for-brc-20/657 " A compilation of BRC-20 starter websites.") Go to Gate Learn to learn more about cryptocurrency