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Latest Episode

“You Don’t Have to Buy a Full Bitcoin”

A plain-English guide to buying a fraction of a Bitcoin, checking fees, and understanding the risks.

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Educational Directory

Explore the coins

Preview six foundational digital assets from our curated learning library, explained in plain English.

Bitcoin

BTC · Digital payments

Bitcoin is a public digital-payment network. BTC is its native coin, transferred without a central bank running the network.

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Ethereum

ETH · Apps and smart contracts

Ethereum is a public network for applications and smart contracts. Its native coin, ether (ETH), pays for network activity.

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Solana

SOL · Apps and payments

Solana is a public blockchain used for applications, token transfers, and payments. SOL is its native coin.

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USDC

USDC · Dollar-linked token

USDC is a dollar-linked token issued by Circle and available on multiple blockchains. It is designed for digital transfers and payments.

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Chainlink

LINK · Data for smart contracts

Chainlink provides oracle services that help smart contracts use information from outside their blockchain. LINK supports network services.

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Litecoin

LTC · Digital payments

Litecoin is a peer-to-peer digital currency with its own blockchain. LTC is its native coin.

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Educational Stories

Stories worth understanding

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Industry storiesChris Richardson

Pokémon Cards Enter the Blockchain Through NFT Platforms

Explore the connections between digital tokens and physical collectibles.

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Industry storiesChris Richardson

Mastercard Acquires BVNK in $1.8 Billion Stablecoin Push

Read the story behind the stablecoin payments headline.

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Industry storiesChris Richardson

Major League Baseball Partners with Polymarket

A closer look at sports and prediction markets.

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Industry storiesChris Richardson

Kraken Expands F1 Partnership with Atlassian Williams

Explore the story behind the Formula 1 partnership.

Beginner Guide

The Cryptocurrency Instruction Manual

A plain-language, step-by-step guide created to help newcomers navigate cryptocurrency fundamentals, wallet security, and common pitfalls without technical jargon.

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