Crypto, explained simply
The ideas behind the market, in plain words, and how to keep what you own safe.
What is a blockchain?
A blockchain is a decentralized, digital ledger that records transactions across many computers, so the data is secure, transparent and cannot be changed after the fact. It is the foundation of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.
What is Bitcoin?
Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency that works without a central authority. People send it to each other directly, over a secure network built on a blockchain.
What is Ethereum?
Ethereum is a decentralized blockchain platform where developers build and run smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps) without relying on intermediaries. Its native cryptocurrency is Ether (ETH).
Keep your crypto safe from hackers
A hardware wallet keeps your private keys offline, out of reach of online attacks. Here is what one does and when it is worth having.
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