Cryptocurrency Education Center

Learn the fundamentals of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency security

Security Basics

  • Always enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
  • Never share your private keys or recovery phrases
  • Use hardware wallets for large cryptocurrency holdings
  • Verify website URLs before entering credentials
  • Keep your software and devices updated

How Blockchain Works

Wallet Types

  • Hot Wallets: Connected to internet, convenient but less secure
  • Cold Wallets: Offline storage, most secure option
  • Custodial: Third-party manages your keys
  • Non-Custodial: You control your keys

Transactions

  • Always double-check addresses before sending
  • Understand network fees and confirmation times
  • Small test transactions recommended for new addresses
  • Transaction irreversibility is a key feature

Market Basics

  • Cryptocurrency markets operate 24/7
  • Prices are highly volatile compared to traditional assets
  • Market cycles can be extreme (bull/bear markets)
  • Never invest more than you can afford to lose

Glossary of Terms

Blockchain

A decentralized, distributed digital ledger that records transactions across many computers in such a way that the registered transactions cannot be altered retroactively.

Bitcoin (BTC)

The first decentralized cryptocurrency, created in 2009 by an unknown person or group using the name Satoshi Nakamoto.

Wallet Address

A unique identifier that allows you to receive cryptocurrency, similar to an email address but for digital assets.

Private Key

A secret number that allows cryptocurrency to be spent. Whoever controls the private key controls the funds.

Gas Fee

A payment made by users to compensate for the computing energy required to process and validate transactions on the blockchain.