The Story of Crypto in Six Steps
wwwCryptos.com tells the story of cryptocurrency and the main kinds of crypto, so the whole market makes sense at a glance.
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In 2008 a paper published under the name Satoshi Nakamoto described Bitcoin, a way to send money online without a bank in the middle.
Bitcoin white paper
Ethereum launched in 2015 and let developers write programs on a blockchain, opening the door to tokens and apps.
Smart contract platform
Tokens pegged to a currency such as the US dollar made it possible to hold steady value on a blockchain.
Stablecoin
Some tokens pay for a service, and some give holders a vote in how a project is run.
Governance token
Coins driven mostly by community and jokes. Many rise fast and collapse faster.
Meme coin
Read what the project says it does, who built it, how many tokens exist and who holds them. Real use beats a loud price chart.
White paper
Educational only, not financial advice. Crypto prices move fast and you can lose what you put in. Some links are affiliate links; we may earn a commission at no cost to you.