Crypto · Lesson 1 · 4 min read
What a cryptocurrency is
A beginner introduction to cryptocurrency: a digital asset recorded on a blockchain, how ownership works through private keys and wallets, self-custody versus holding on a platform, and why crypto prices come only from what buyers will pay.
Published September 14, 2026
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