Learning paths

Study routes, in a suggested order

Paths are meant to be followed in order. The later articles assume that the earlier terms are understood, so the sequence matters more than the number of pages. No sign-up is needed to follow any route.

The basics
  • 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.
Three guides
Safety first
  • 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.
Three guides
Money and records
  • 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.
Three guides
Short articles, plain language

Guides on one topic at a time

The material is general and aims to explain the mechanics and the risks, not to make a choice on any financial or legal question.