This is part 7 in my cryptocurrency educational series. Part 7 Reading Time: 21 minutes Want to listen to this post instead? Quick review At this point, you understand some important concepts: What a cryptocurrency … Read More
Easing into Crypto, Part 6: Overview of the different types of wallets, which one is best for you, what to be careful of, and why a hardware wallet might be worth the investment
This is part 6 in my cryptocurrency educational series. Part 6 Reading Time: 22 minutes Want to listen to this post instead? As we discussed last time, a wallet is where you keep all … Read More
Easing into Crypto, Part 4: How crypto offers autonomy, why it can’t be stopped, and the value of decentralization
This is part 4 in my cryptocurrency educational series. Part 4 Reading Time: 18 minutes Updated July 5, 2021: Added a section about the benefits of decentralization for content creators and influencers. Want to listen … Read More
Easing into Crypto, Part 5: How to store and use cryptocurrency, some basic cryptography, how wallets work, identity management, and the future of democracy
This is part 5 in my cryptocurrency educational series. Part 5 Reading Time: 22 minutes Updated on July 13, 2021 with a big new section on how cryptographic signing has many use cases beyond just … Read More
Easing into Crypto, Part 3: How the blockchain keeps running, where new Bitcoins come from (i.e., how mining works), and concerns about Bitcoin’s environmental impact
This is part 3 in my cryptocurrency educational series. Part 3 Reading Time: 19 minutes Want to listen to this post instead? How does the blockchain keep running 24/7? Who’s paying for all this? Remember: … Read More
Easing into Crypto, Part 2: How crypto actually works, why Bitcoin is valuable (even if it’s just “made up!”), and what you should know about blockchains (the tech behind them and how they could influence the future of our world)
This is part 2 in my cryptocurrency educational series. Part 2 Reading Time: 18 minutes Want to listen to this post instead? What even is a currency? And, wait, isn’t Bitcoin just made up? Why … Read More
Easing into Crypto, Part 1: Why should I care? What’s in it for me? Why is crypto important (it’s about a lot more than just making money!)?
This is part 1 in my cryptocurrency educational series. (Updated on June 16, 2021—split some of part 1 off into part 0) Part 1 Reading Time: 26 minutes Want to listen to this post instead? … Read More