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Free course · 20 lessons

Crypto Foundations

From “what is a blockchain?” to judging a project for yourself — in five stages, at your own pace. No account needed; progress saves in this browser.

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What you’ll be able to do

  • Explain how crypto networks work in plain English
  • Set up a wallet and back up a seed phrase correctly
  • Buy, send and store crypto without the classic mistakes
  • Recognize the scams that target beginners
  • Read a token’s supply and judge real-world utility
  • Understand ISO 20022, AI crypto, stablecoins and ETFs

How it works

Each lesson is a short guide with key takeaways, a few FAQs and sources. Mark lessons complete as you go. Most people finish a stage in under an hour.

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Stage 1

Basecamp — Get your bearings

Stage 2

First steps — Hold and move crypto safely

Stage 3

Field skills — Use crypto beyond buying and holding

Stage 4

Reading the terrain — Judge a project for yourself

Stage 5

Summit — Specialist trails