This is part 11 in my cryptocurrency educational series. Part 11 Reading Time: 22 minutes Want to listen to this post instead? Last time, we explored some major categories of NFT’s and took a … Read More
Easing into Crypto, Part 10: More categories of NFT’s (art, video games, virtual reality)
This is part 10 in my cryptocurrency educational series. Part 10 Reading Time: 27 minutes Want to listen to this post instead? Last time, we began exploring some major categories of NFT: collectibles, research … Read More
Easing into Crypto, Part 9: Intro to NFT’s (collectibles, research funding & historical significance, and music)
This is part 9 in my cryptocurrency educational series. Part 9 Reading Time: 28 minutes Want to listen to this post instead? This was one of the most interesting (and challenging) posts in this … Read More
Easing into Crypto, Part 0: Overview of my series, who this is for, why you might consider listening to me, and how easy it is to think you understand crypto when you actually don’t
Welcome to my 10-part 21-part, deep-dive educational series on cryptocurrency. This post will explain who this series is for, why you might consider listening to me, and how easy it is to think you understand … Read More
Easing into Crypto, Part 8: Coins vs. tokens, and some real Ethereum use cases—oracles and DEX’s
This is part 8 in my cryptocurrency educational series. Part 8 Reading Time: 23 minutes Want to listen to this post instead? What can Ethereum do? A lot more than just “store value”! Remember that … Read More
Easing into Crypto, Part 7: Ethereum (the #2 most popular cryptocurrency, and the one I’m most excited about), smart contracts, dapps, gas (and the high gas fee problem), Proof of Stake (PoS), and Ethereum 2.0
This is part 7 in my cryptocurrency educational series. Part 7 Reading Time: 21 minutes Want to listen to this post instead? Quick review At this point, you understand some important concepts: What a cryptocurrency … Read More
Easing into Crypto, Part 6: Overview of the different types of wallets, which one is best for you, what to be careful of, and why a hardware wallet might be worth the investment
This is part 6 in my cryptocurrency educational series. Part 6 Reading Time: 22 minutes Want to listen to this post instead? As we discussed last time, a wallet is where you keep all … Read More
Easing into Crypto, Part 4: How crypto offers autonomy, why it can’t be stopped, and the value of decentralization
This is part 4 in my cryptocurrency educational series. Part 4 Reading Time: 18 minutes Updated July 5, 2021: Added a section about the benefits of decentralization for content creators and influencers. Want to listen … Read More
Easing into Crypto, Part 5: How to store and use cryptocurrency, some basic cryptography, how wallets work, identity management, and the future of democracy
This is part 5 in my cryptocurrency educational series. Part 5 Reading Time: 22 minutes Updated on July 13, 2021 with a big new section on how cryptographic signing has many use cases beyond just … Read More
Easing into Crypto, Part 3: How the blockchain keeps running, where new Bitcoins come from (i.e., how mining works), and concerns about Bitcoin’s environmental impact
This is part 3 in my cryptocurrency educational series. Part 3 Reading Time: 19 minutes Want to listen to this post instead? How does the blockchain keep running 24/7? Who’s paying for all this? Remember: … Read More