CRYPTOCURRENCIES FOR BEGINNERS
“digital money on databases you can't edit. wallet = viewer. codes = ownership.”
The Lesson
Crypto basics: digital money existing only as bits on computers. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and a few others matter-the rest don't have enough circulation to easily convert to cash. Blockchain is a database where you can add things but never edit the past-if anyone messes with it, the network notices. A 'wallet' is misleading-it's just a viewer app, nothing's actually 'in' it. You own crypto through codes (long strings of characters). If someone gets your codes, they get your money-no recourse. Exchanges let you swap cryptos or cash out. Smart contracts let you program automatic agreements.
Real-World Example
A founder wants crypto in their talent stack but finds it intimidating. They start simple: download MetaMask (carefully-scammers create fake versions), buy $100 of ETH through a major exchange, and send it to their wallet to understand the flow. They learn: wallet is a viewer, codes are ownership, transactions are irreversible. Now they can follow crypto discussions intelligently and spot opportunities others miss. The $100 was tuition.
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