Where do you start in crypto?
A calm reference for people who are just figuring it out. No trading — we explain and we warn about mistakes.
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Learn how to use crypto
The most common starting points. Each walkthrough goes all the way and warns about the pitfalls.
Start with a plain explanation: what a cryptocurrency is, how bitcoin differs from the rest, and why "crypto" is more than just bitcoin.
What is a cryptocurrency →Where to look next
The sections our readers need most often.
Understand crypto from scratch: blockchain, coins and tokens in plain words.
Your first purchase without mistakes: where to buy, how to pay, what comes next.
How to choose an exchange or swap service for your task and country: how CEX and DEX differ and which facts to look at instead of a “trust rating.”
How to store crypto without losing access: exchange or your own wallet, keys and the seed phrase.
How not to lose money: spot scams and phishing, and protect your wallet.
A dollar in your phone: what stablecoins are, what backs them, and when "stable" breaks.
Most money is lost on the first purchase — on fake sites and "great deals" from strangers. Two minutes of checking saves the whole wallet.
How to spot a scam →