Browse Crypto guides
Crypto guides
From what a blockchain actually is to tokenomics, on-chain activity, and researching a coin on YOLFT. Written in plain language, no prior knowledge assumed.
Crypto foundations
What is cryptocurrency
The core idea, why crypto exists, and the difference between coins and tokens.
Blockchains explained simply
Blocks, nodes, and decentralization, and why a blockchain is hard to tamper with.
Wallets, keys, and custody
Hot vs cold wallets, self-custody vs exchange custody, and what 'not your keys' means.
How crypto is bought and sold
Centralized vs decentralized exchanges, order books vs AMMs, and on and off ramps.
The 24/7 market
No closing bell, global liquidity, and how round-the-clock trading changes risk.
Understanding a crypto asset
Reading a crypto quote
Price, 24h change, volume, market cap, and putting the all-time high in context.
Market cap, supply, and FDV
Circulating vs total vs max supply, fully diluted valuation, and token unlocks.
Tokenomics basics
Supply schedules, inflation, burns, and utility, and why they move a token's price.
Categories and sectors in crypto
Layer 1s, layer 2s, DeFi, stablecoins, and memecoins, and what each group does.
Stablecoins explained
How pegs work, the different backing models, and why stablecoins matter to the market.
On-chain and market behavior
On-chain activity
Active addresses, transactions, and TVL, and what network usage can signal.
Liquidity and volume in crypto
Why thin liquidity is risky and how to tell real volume from noise.
Volatility in crypto
Why swings are larger, how assets correlate with Bitcoin, and how to frame the risk.
Reading a crypto chart
The same charting basics, tuned for an asset that trades around the clock.
Market sentiment
The Fear & Greed index, narrative-driven moves, and Bitcoin dominance.