Coinpaper is an online media platform that provides news, analysis, and educational content focused on cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and the Web3 ecosystem. The platform aims to deliver timely information to a broad audience, including investors, traders, and individuals new to the digital asset space. ^[1]

Overview

Coinpaper operates as a digital news outlet covering a wide spectrum of topics within the cryptocurrency industry. Its stated mission is to provide "breaking crypto news with double-verified accuracy." ^[2] The platform's content addresses major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, various altcoins, Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), and the metaverse. It also reports on corporate and institutional adoption of digital assets, market analysis from industry figures, and the intersection of cryptocurrency with legal and political developments. ^{[1] [2]}

The website is structured to serve users with different levels of expertise, offering everything from basic explainers to in-depth market stories. In addition to news articles, Coinpaper provides educational guides, reviews, and curated collections of content on specific themes. The platform utilizes a variety of website features, including a live price ticker for major digital assets and a browser extension, to engage its audience. The organization maintains an active presence across several social media channels to distribute its content and interact with the community. ^[1]

History

Coinpaper established its social media presence in March 2022 with the creation of its official account on X (formerly Twitter). By June 2022, the platform was actively publishing and promoting articles, indicating that its operations as a news outlet were underway during this period. ^[2]

Content and Editorial Structure

Coinpaper organizes its content into several distinct sections, each containing numerous sub-categories to provide comprehensive coverage of the digital asset industry. ^[1]

Content Categories

The platform's primary content is divided into four main categories:

• News: This section focuses on timely reporting of events and developments across the crypto landscape. Sub-topics include Business, Technology, DeFi, NFT, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Layer 2 solutions like Optimism, Altcoins, Legal, Metaverse, Blockchain, and specific assets like Shiba Inu.
• Stories: This category features more in-depth, narrative-driven articles. It covers subjects such as Markets, People, Startups, Business, Technology, Trading, and Legal matters, alongside detailed explainers and features on Bitcoin, NFTs, and various altcoins.
• Learn: Designed as an educational resource, this section caters to both beginners and experienced users. It includes content categorized under Basics, How-to guides, Explained articles, Trading strategies, Security best practices, and Reviews. It also provides learning materials on Blockchain, Ethereum, and specific altcoins.
• Miscellaneous: This section houses content that does not fit into the other primary categories, such as event coverage, industry job listings, and product reviews.

These categories provide a structured approach to navigating the platform's extensive library of articles and guides. ^[1]

Specialized Features

Beyond standard articles, Coinpaper offers specialized content formats to enhance user experience:

• Press Releases: The platform includes a dedicated section for publishing press releases from third-party companies and projects within the crypto industry. It also provides an option for organizations to submit their own press releases for publication.
• Collections: This feature groups multiple articles related to a single theme into a comprehensive resource. Examples of these curated collections include "Richest people in crypto net worth," which compiles 67 related pieces, and the "Crypto Top 10 Directory," which consists of 7 articles.

These features allow for deeper exploration of specific topics and provide a platform for industry announcements. ^[1]

Contributors

A number of authors contribute to the content published on Coinpaper. Known contributors include Danielle du Toit, Emir Abyazov, Luke Fraser, Brian Njuguna, Jacob Gibson, Izabela Anna, and Newton Gitonga. Additionally, the platform publishes press releases distributed through Chainwire, a third-party press release distribution service. ^[1]

Website Features

The Coinpaper website incorporates several functional elements designed to provide real-time data and improve user navigation. The homepage features a scrolling live price ticker that displays the current market prices for major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), BNB, Optimism (OP), Arbitrum (ARB), Cardano (ADA), Solana (SOL), Polkadot (DOT), Avalanche (AVAX), and Dogecoin (DOGE). ^[1]

Content on the main page is organized into curated sections to highlight articles of interest, such as "Featured," "HOT," "Editors’ Picks," "Latest," "Top Reads," and "Learn Today." The platform also offers a newsletter subscription service to deliver curated news directly to users' email inboxes. For users who want to track prices more actively, Coinpaper provides a browser extension for Google Chrome titled "Cryptocurrency Prices by Coinpaper," which is available through the Chrome Web Store. ^[1]

Technology and Integrations

Coinpaper's digital infrastructure is built on the Laravel PHP framework. For content delivery, performance, and security, the platform utilizes Cloudflare's network, which includes services like Bot Management. ^[1]

Third-Party Services

The platform integrates with a large number of third-party services for advertising, content delivery, and other functionalities. According to its privacy policy, Coinpaper works with over 1,500 partners for cookies and tracking. Key integrations include:

• Advertising: Google DoubleClick, PubMatic, Criterio, ID5, and TapAd.
• Social Media and Content: Integrations for social sharing and advertising include services from X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn.
• Functionality: The website embeds content from platforms like YouTube and uses tools such as Calendly for scheduling.

These integrations support the site's advertising model and functional capabilities. ^[1]