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••4 min readBlog ContentThis directory contains markdown files for blog posts displayed at /blog.Creating a New PostCreate a new .md file in this directory
Name it with a URL-friendly slug (e.g., my-new-post.md)
Add frontmatter at the top with required metadata
Write your content in MarkdownFrontmatter Template``yaml
---
title: "Your Post Title Here"
description: "A compelling description for SEO and previews (150-160 chars)"
date: "2026-01-20"
author: team
category: guides
tags: ["tag1", "tag2", "tag3"]
image: "/images/blog/your-image.jpg"
imageAlt: "Description of the image for accessibility"
featured: false
draft: false
---
`Required FieldsFieldTypeDescription
titlestringPost title (also used for SEO)
descriptionstringBrief description (150-160 characters ideal)
datestringPublication date in YYYY-MM-DD format
authorstringAuthor key: team or ai
categorystringCategory slug (see below)
tagsarrayArray of relevant tags
Optional FieldsFieldTypeDescription
imagestringFeatured image path
imageAltstringAlt text for featured image
featuredbooleanShow in featured posts section
draftbooleanIf true, post is hidden from listings
updatedAtstringLast updated date
Available CategoriesSlugNameDescription
guidesGuidesStep-by-step guides
tutorialsTutorialsTechnical tutorials
analysisAnalysisMarket analysis
newsNewsBreaking news
researchResearchData-driven insights
defiDeFiDecentralized finance
bitcoinBitcoinBitcoin-specific content
ethereumEthereumEthereum ecosystem
altcoinsAltcoinsAlternative cryptocurrencies
tradingTradingTrading strategies
securitySecuritySecurity best practices
Available AuthorsKeyNameDescription
teamFCN TeamMain editorial team
aiAI ResearchAI-powered analysis
Markdown FeaturesPosts support full Markdown including:Headers (#, ##, ###)
Bold and italic text
Code blocks and inline code
Links
!Images
> Blockquotes
Lists (ordered and unordered)
Tables
Horizontal rules
Code BlocksUse fenced code blocks with language hints:\\\javascript
const greeting = "Hello, crypto!";
console.log(greeting);
\\\Tables`markdown
Header 1Header 2
Cell 1Cell 2
`Directory Structure`
content/
└── blog/
├── README.md # This file
├── what-is-bitcoin.md
├── ethereum-explained.md
├── defi-explained.md
└── ...
`DevelopmentViewing PostsBlog index: http://localhost:3000/en/blog
Individual post: http://localhost:3000/en/blog/{slug}
RSS feed: http://localhost:3000/blog/feed.xml
Admin DashboardVisit http://localhost:3000/admin/blog to:
View all posts
Filter by category
See post statistics
Testing ChangesPosts are loaded at build time and on server requests. For development:Edit or create a .md file
Refresh the browser to see changes
Check the console for any parsing errorsSEO Best PracticesTitle: 50-60 characters, include target keyword
Description: 150-160 characters, compelling summary
Images: Always include alt text
Headers: Use logical hierarchy (H2, H3)
Links: Include internal links to other posts
Tags: 3-5 relevant tags per postExample Post`markdown
---
title: "How to Stake Ethereum: Complete 2026 Guide"
description: "Learn how to stake ETH and earn rewards. Compare solo staking, pooled staking, and liquid staking options."
date: "2026-01-25"
author: team
category: ethereum
tags: ["ethereum", "staking", "passive-income", "defi"]
image: "/images/blog/eth-staking.jpg"
imageAlt: "Ethereum staking visualization"
featured: true
---Ethereum staking lets you earn rewards by helping secure the network...What is Staking?Staking involves locking up ETH to participate in...Staking Options1. Solo StakingRun your own validator with 32 ETH...2. Pooled StakingJoin a staking pool with any amount...ConclusionStaking is a great way to earn passive income on your ETH...
``
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