Learning paths
Step-by-step paths through the topics
Some readers prefer a guided order to a long list of topics. Each path here links three articles, beginning with the basic idea, moving to the practical question and ending with a list of things to check. Nothing needs to be installed, and you can stop after any article.
The basics
Three guides- 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.
Safety first
Three guides- 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.
Money and records
Three guides- 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.
Plain definitions as you go
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.