Learn Crypto

Clear, jargon-free guides to cryptocurrency. Start with the basics, then move on to investing, security and the technology behind it. All 12 guides are free and updated as the market changes.

Crypto Basics

What Is Bitcoin?

6 min readBitcoin explained simply: what it is, how it works, where its value comes from, how mining and halvings…

What Is Ethereum?

5 min readEthereum explained for beginners: what makes it different from Bitcoin, how smart contracts work, what gas…

What Is the Bitcoin Halving?

4 min readThe Bitcoin halving explained: what happens, when the next one is due, how past halvings affected the price,…

Stablecoins Explained

5 min readWhat stablecoins are, the difference between fiat-backed, crypto-backed and algorithmic designs, why people…

Investing

How to Buy Cryptocurrency Safely

6 min readA practical step-by-step guide to buying your first cryptocurrency: choosing an exchange, verifying your…

What Is Crypto Staking?

5 min readStaking explained: how proof of stake secures a blockchain, where staking rewards come from, the difference…

What Is Crypto Market Cap?

4 min readMarket capitalisation explained: how it is calculated, why a low coin price does not mean a coin is cheap,…

How to Read Crypto Charts

5 min readA beginner guide to reading cryptocurrency charts: how candlesticks work, what volume tells you, spotting…

Security

Crypto Wallets Explained

6 min readUnderstand crypto wallets: the difference between hot and cold storage, custodial and self-custody, what a…

How to Avoid Crypto Scams

6 min readThe most common cryptocurrency scams and how to spot them: fake support, giveaway scams, romance scams, rug…

Technology

What Is DeFi?

5 min readDeFi explained in plain language: how lending, trading and yield work without banks, what the real risks…

What Are NFTs?

4 min readNFTs explained without hype: what they technically are, what they are used for beyond art, why prices…