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117 guides, grouped by topic, each one written to make crypto click. Start anywhere.
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Bitcoin essentials
Start with the money that started it all. These guides tour Bitcoin itself: what it is, the paper behind it, the supply schedule, fast payments on top, and the myths and comparisons readers ask about most.
What Is BitcoinDigital money for everyone, in plain words
Whitepaper GuideThe 2008 paper that started it all, in plain words
Halving GuideThe full supply schedule, past and future
Lightning GuideInstant bitcoin payments with tiny fees
Routing GuideHow forwarding payments earns your node sats
Node GuideRun your own node and verify the network
Light Clients GuideSmall blockchain checkers for your phone, in plain words
Ordinals GuideArt written onto Bitcoin, in plain words
Myths GuideCommon Bitcoin myths, answered with facts
Gold GuideBitcoin and gold, compared in plain words
Cypherpunks GuideThe 1992 mailing list that led to Bitcoin, in plain words
Pizza Day Guide10,000 BTC for two pizzas, told in plain words
El Salvador GuideThe first bitcoin nation, in plain words
Mt. Gox GuideThe rise, the fall, and the lessons, in plain words
Mining GuideFrom laptops to ASICs, the history in plain words
Bitcoin ETF GuideThe 2024 launch, the records, and what shares buy, in plain words
Scaling Debate GuideThe great debate over bigger blocks, in plain words
Mempool GuideThe network's waiting room, in plain words
FTX Story GuideThe rise, the fall, and the lessons, in plain words
Bitcoin Layer 2 GuideLightning, Stacks and Rootstock, in plain words
Treasury Companies GuideWhy public companies hold bitcoin, in plain words
Runes GuideNative tokens on bitcoin, in plain words
Bitcoin IRA GuideCrypto in your retirement account, in plain words
Explorer GuideReading transactions, addresses and blocks, in plain words
Ethereum and the app layer
The programmable side of crypto: smart contracts, open finance, steady digital dollars, digital ownership, and the communities building the next web.
Ethereum GuideETH, smart contracts, gas and Layer 2s
ETH vs BTC GuideTwo networks, two jobs, explained plainly
DeFi GuideLending, DEXs and yield in plain language
DeFi Habits GuideSmart habits for exploring DeFi
Lending GuideCrypto lending and yield, in plain words
Health Factor GuideThe one number every DeFi borrower watches, in plain words
Interest Rates GuideSupply vs borrow rate, utilization and the rate split, in plain words
Market Screen GuideReading the market overview page, in plain words
Yields GuideWhere DeFi returns really come from, in plain words
Stable Yield GuideEarning with stablecoins, in plain words
Stablecoins GuideSteady digital dollars, and how to choose
Regulation GuideHow steady digital dollars earned real rules, in plain words
Issuer GuideWho stands behind the peg, in plain words
Issuer Dashboard GuideReading an issuer's transparency page, in plain words
NFT GuideWhat you own and why it matters
Web3 GuideThe next web, in plain words
DAO GuideCommunity run groups, explained plainly
Governance GuideHow DAO votes really work, in plain words
Proposal GuideReading a governance proposal page, in plain words
Treasury GuideReading a DAO treasury page in plain words
Smart Contract GuideCode that keeps its promises, the engine behind DeFi
Gas Fees GuideWhat gas pays for and how to keep costs light
Gas Auctions GuideBidding for space in the next block, in plain words
Gas Futures GuideLocking in tomorrow's gas price today, in plain words
Gas Tracker GuideReading gas tracker pages in plain words
Staking GuidePut your coins to work on proof of stake networks
Restaking GuideYour staked coins on a second shift, in plain words
Slashing GuideRestaking penalties, in plain words
Validator GuideChoosing a validator by uptime, commission, and self stake
Commission GuideReading a validator commission page, in plain words
Delegation GuideLending your stake, votes, and permissions, in plain words
Layer 2 GuideExpress lanes above Ethereum and Bitcoin, explained plainly
Merge GuideHow Ethereum switched to proof of stake, in plain words
Trilemma GuideThe three goals every network balances, in plain words
Modular Chains GuideExecution, settlement, and data availability layers, in plain words
Sampling GuideRandom checks that keep chain data honest, in plain words
Committees GuideThe trusted crew holding a chain's records, in plain words
Account Abstraction GuideSmart accounts, social recovery, and gas sponsorship, in plain words
Chain Abstraction GuideMany blockchains feeling like one, in plain words
Portfolio Tracker GuideYour coins across chains on one dashboard, in plain words
Portfolio Dashboard GuideReading an onchain portfolio dashboard, in plain words
ZK Proofs GuideProving truth while keeping secrets private, in plain words
Shared Security GuideBorrowed blockchain protection, in plain words
Sequencers GuideThe line organizers of layer 2 networks, in plain words
Withdrawal GuideReading a rollup withdrawal screen, in plain words
Airdrop GuideFree token drops, how they work, and how to claim well
Unlocks GuideReading a token unlocks dashboard, in plain words
Vesting GuideReading a token vesting page, in plain words
Bonding Curves GuideThe price rule that rises with supply, in plain words
NFTs Beyond ArtTickets, game items, music and more, in plain words
DePIN GuideReal world networks built by everyday people, in plain words
The DAO GuideThe 2016 crowdfund, the hack, and the fork, in plain words
DEX GuideTrade from your own wallet, in plain words
Trade Screen GuideReading the DEX swap screen, in plain words
Order Book GuideReading a DEX order book screen, in plain words
Perps GuideReading the perpetuals trade screen, in plain words
Order Types GuideMarket, limit, stop, and calm exits, in plain words
Pool Screen GuideReading the liquidity pool screen, in plain words
DEX Analytics GuideTVL, volume, top pairs, and depth, in plain words
Liquidation Price GuideReading the liquidation calculator, in plain words
Options Chain GuideCalls, puts, strikes, expiry, and open interest, in plain words
Bridge Times GuideHow long cross chain trips take, in plain words
Bridge Designs GuideLiquidity based vs message based bridges, in plain words
Bridge Status GuideTracking your transfer step by step, in plain words
Bridge Explorer GuideVerifying your transfer on both chains, in plain words
Messaging GuideHow blockchains talk to each other, in plain words
Intent Bridges GuideState what you want, solvers race to deliver, in plain words
Intent Settlement GuideSay what you want, solvers fill it, in plain words
Swaps GuideOne move, two networks, new coins, in plain words
Fee Estimator GuideThe full cost of a transfer before you send, in plain words
Tokenization GuideReal world assets on chain, in plain words
Solana GuideFast, low fee crypto, in plain words
Liquid Staking GuideRewards without the lockup, in plain words
AI Agents GuideAutonomous bots with crypto wallets, in plain words
Memecoins GuideFrom Doge to Pump.fun, in plain words
Prediction Markets GuideThe crowd prices tomorrow, in plain words
Safety and smarts
Crypto puts you in control, and control rewards good habits. These guides cover wallets, safety routines, spotting tricks early, the tax basics, and how to read a whitepaper like a pro.
Security BasicsGood habits for holding your own coins
Wallets GuideKeys, seed phrases and choosing well
Scams GuideSpot tricks early and keep your coins safe
Taxes GuideUS basics in plain language
World Taxes GuideHow major countries treat crypto gains, in plain words
Reading GuideHow to read a whitepaper and spot the good ones
Privacy GuidePrivacy habits and tools, in plain words
Lightning Privacy GuideOnion routing and channel privacy, in plain words
Market Data GuideCandlesticks, market cap and volume, in plain words
Onchain GuideReading supply, flows and holder cost basis, in plain words
Onramp GuideBuying your first crypto, step by step
Inheritance GuidePassing your coins to the people you love
DCA GuideThe calm way to buy crypto, in plain words
Teens GuideA first money guide for young readers
Kids GuideMoney 101 for kids, with a parent along for the ride
Hardware GuideFrom box to first transfer, step by step
Exchange GuideHow to choose your crypto doorway, in plain words