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Virtual Real Estate NFTs: Buying Land in the Metaverse

Virtual Real Estate NFTs: Buying Land in the Metaverse

Virtual real estate NFTs let you buy, own, and build on digital land in metaverses like Decentraland and The Sandbox. Learn how it works, where to buy, and whether it's worth the risk.

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Mutual Fund Expense Ratio in India: How Fees Impact Your Long-Term Returns

Mutual Fund Expense Ratio in India: How Fees Impact Your Long-Term Returns

Learn how mutual fund expense ratios in India silently reduce your long-term returns and discover how switching to direct plans or index funds can save you lakhs over time.

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Cosmos IBC: How the Inter-Blockchain Communication Protocol Enables Secure Cross-Chain Transfers

Cosmos IBC: How the Inter-Blockchain Communication Protocol Enables Secure Cross-Chain Transfers

Cosmos IBC is the trust-minimized protocol enabling secure, direct transfers between independent blockchains. Unlike bridges, it requires no third-party validators and has zero major exploits since 2019.

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NPS Withdrawal Rules in India: When and How You Can Access Retirement Funds

NPS Withdrawal Rules in India: When and How You Can Access Retirement Funds

Understand the NPS withdrawal rules in India: when you can access your retirement funds, how much you can withdraw, tax implications, and how to avoid costly mistakes. Learn the step-by-step process for withdrawal at 60 and beyond.

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Mass Adoption Obstacles in Crypto: What Needs to Change

Mass Adoption Obstacles in Crypto: What Needs to Change

Despite over 659 million crypto owners worldwide, less than 2% of U.S. adults use it for daily purchases. The real barrier isn't regulation or tech-it's unusable interfaces. Here's what must change for crypto to go mainstream.

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What Is Tracking Error in Indian Index Funds and ETFs? A Simple Investor Guide

What Is Tracking Error in Indian Index Funds and ETFs? A Simple Investor Guide

Tracking error in Indian index funds and ETFs is the difference between what the fund returns and what the index delivers. Learn what causes it, how to spot low-error funds, and how to protect your returns.

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Parachain Auctions: How Projects Connect to Polkadot Through DOT Bonding

Parachain Auctions: How Projects Connect to Polkadot Through DOT Bonding

Parachain auctions let blockchain projects connect to Polkadot by locking DOT tokens, not paying fees. Learn how crowdloans, candle auctions, and shared security make this system unique - and how you can participate.

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How to Switch Between Mutual Fund Schemes in India Without Triggering Tax

How to Switch Between Mutual Fund Schemes in India Without Triggering Tax

Learn how to switch between mutual fund schemes in India without triggering capital gains tax. Understand when switches are tax-free, how to use the AMC switch feature, and what to avoid when moving between equity and debt funds.

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Types of Mutual Funds in India: Equity, Debt, Hybrid, and ELSS Explained

Types of Mutual Funds in India: Equity, Debt, Hybrid, and ELSS Explained

Understand the four main types of mutual funds in India-Equity, Debt, Hybrid, and ELSS-and choose the right one for your goals, risk tolerance, and tax needs. Learn how to build a simple, effective portfolio.

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Sequence of Returns Risk in India: How to Protect Your Retirement Income

Sequence of Returns Risk in India: How to Protect Your Retirement Income

Sequence of returns risk can destroy retirement income in India-even with a large portfolio. Learn how market timing, inflation, and withdrawal strategies impact your savings-and how to protect your income for life.

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Understanding Stock Prices in India: How Share Prices Are Determined

Understanding Stock Prices in India: How Share Prices Are Determined

Learn how stock prices in India are determined by supply and demand, company performance, market sentiment, and macroeconomic factors like interest rates and foreign investment. Understand what really moves shares on the NSE and BSE.

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Dividend Distribution in India: Record Date, Ex-Date, and Payout Timeline Explained

Dividend Distribution in India: Record Date, Ex-Date, and Payout Timeline Explained

Understand how dividend distribution works in India with clear explanations of record date, ex-date, and payout timeline. Learn when you qualify, when you get paid, and how taxes apply.

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