Plain Crypto
Crypto Basics
What crypto, Bitcoin, and blockchain actually are — in plain English.
What Is a Blockchain Fork?
A plain-English guide to what a blockchain fork is, the difference between soft and hard forks, why forks happen, and what they mean for beginners.
What Is an NFT? A Plain-English Explanation
A plain-English guide to what an NFT is, how NFTs work, what they are used for, and the risks beginners should understand before getting involved.
What Is a Crypto Exchange and How Does It Work?
A plain-English guide to what a crypto exchange is, how it works, the difference between centralized and decentralized exchanges, and what beginners should know.
What Is Crypto Mining? Explained Simply
A plain-English guide to what crypto mining is, how it works, why it uses so much energy, and what beginners should understand about proof of work.
What Is Web3? A Beginner's Guide
A plain-English guide to what Web3 is, how it differs from today's web, the core ideas behind it, and the criticisms beginners should understand.
What Is Ethereum? A Beginner's Guide
A clear, beginner-friendly explanation of what Ethereum is, how it differs from Bitcoin, what smart contracts and gas fees are, and the risks to know.
What Is DeFi? Decentralized Finance Explained
A plain-English guide to what DeFi (decentralized finance) is, how it works without banks, common uses, and the real risks beginners must understand.
What Is Cryptocurrency? A Plain-English Guide
A clear, beginner-friendly explanation of what cryptocurrency is, how it works, and the key terms and risks to understand before you dive in.
What Is Blockchain? Explained Simply
A beginner-friendly explanation of what a blockchain is, how blocks link together, why it is hard to tamper with, and how it powers cryptocurrencies.
What Is Bitcoin and How Does It Work?
A plain-English guide to what Bitcoin is, how the network records transactions, where coins come from, and the key risks every beginner should understand first.
What Is a Stablecoin and How Does It Work?
A plain-English guide to what a stablecoin is, how it aims to hold a steady value, the main types, and the risks beginners should understand.
What Is a Crypto Wallet? Types Explained
A plain-English guide to what a crypto wallet is, how it stores your keys, and the main wallet types beginners should understand before choosing one.