Learning paths
Where to begin: a path for each goal
A route is a short sequence of articles on one theme, arranged so that each one builds on the last. The first article gives the basic idea, and later ones build on it. Routes need no account and can be paused at any point.
The basics
Three guides- What a blockchain is: a shared record that many computers keep in step, explained with a simple everyday example.
- How Bitcoin and Ethereum differ in purpose, described neutrally, without claims about their future value.
- A short checklist of questions to ask before you read anything about a crypto product or service.
Safety first
Three guides- How common scams work, including fake support agents, urgent payment requests and impersonated regulators.
- What a private key and a recovery phrase are, and why sharing either one gives someone else full control.
- Warning signs of a phishing page, and how to check a web address before you enter any personal details.
Money and records
Three guides- How a blockchain transfer differs from a bank transfer, including why transfers can take time and cost different amounts depending on the network.
- Why many tax authorities treat digital asset activity as taxable, and what dated records help you answer questions later.
- How to organize statements, receipts and wallet addresses so that your records stay complete and easy to read.
Plain definitions as you go
Guides that define the terms used in crypto news
The material is general and aims to explain the mechanics and the risks, not to make a choice on any financial or legal question.