AUTHOR

Heidi Chakos

Co-Founder

Heidi Chakos is co-founder of Learning Crypto and creator of the @cryptotips YouTube channel. A cryptocurrency educator and author with over a decade in the space, she specialises in Bitcoin fundamentals, self-custody, and on-chain analytics.

GUIDES

58 guides by Heidi.

Blockchain

What Is a DAO in Crypto? A Guide to Decentralized Autonomous Organizations

What is a DAO? How decentralized organizations use smart contracts, tokens, and community votes to replace traditional corporate structures.

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Bitcoin vs Gold: Bitcoiner, Gold Bug, or Still Deciding?

Bitcoiner or gold bug? We make the case for both, compare them head to head, and explain why the smartest money might not be picking sides.

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CBDCs vs Cryptocurrency: Central Control vs Financial Freedom

Read our no-hype comparison of CBDCs vs crypto. Countries are building state-controlled digital money. What's at stake for crypto and your financial freedom?

Heidi Chakos EthereumEthereum

What Is a zk-Rollup? Scaling Without Trust

A guide to zk-rollups. Learn how zero-knowledge rollups scale Ethereum, how they compare to optimistic rollups, and which projects are leading the way.

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What Are Zero-Knowledge Proofs? A Simple Explanation of ZK Proofs

ZK proofs power privacy coins, rollups, and on-chain identity. Learn what zero-knowledge proofs are, how they work, and which crypto projects use them.

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What Are Privacy Coins and Are They Legal?

What are privacy coins and can you legally own them? A plain-English guide to the technology, the global legal picture, and the future of financial privacy.

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What Is Pepe Coin? A Look at the Token Behind the Meme

What is Pepe Coin? Learn how an anonymous team turned the world's most recognisable internet meme into one of crypto's most talked-about tokens.

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What Is Ape Protocol? The Complete Guide to ApeCoin and ApeChain

ApeCoin started as a token for Bored Ape holders. Now it's a full blockchain ecosystem. Here's what ApeChain does and what the data actually shows.

Heidi Chakos DeFiDeFi

What Is SocialFi? The Future of Social Media on the Blockchain

SocialFi combines social media with decentralised finance, giving users ownership of their identity, content, and earnings. Here's how it works.

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