Crypto fundamentals
Crypto fundamentals cover how blockchains work, what makes Bitcoin and Ethereum different, and the vocabulary every investor needs before touching a wallet or a trade. Start here if you are new — or if you want a clearer mental model of the system underneath the charts.
Worried About Slashing?
It’s what could happen if you’re running a validator or if you delegate your stake to a validator that fails. There are several ways a validator can get slashed (explained more here) resulting in loss of funds. I know this can be a scary thought, but as of Feb. 2023 only 0.
Learning Crypto TeamFundamentalsFundamentalsThe Era of the DEX is HERE
There’s a number of reasons to avoid a centralized exchange if you can. These are my personal top 4 reasons I want to keep custody of my crypto investment I want to protect my privacy and avoid KYC requirements Unable to trade new coins I don’t want to contribute towards the...
Learning Crypto TeamFundamentalsFundamentalsEvidence of a Crappy Dev Team 101
I know people love an airdrop, but when things like this happen it’s your golden opportunity to learn from it.“The developers reported that it was not possible to fix this bug in the token contract in any way.
Learning Crypto TeamFundamentalsFundamentals5:1 Risk Reward Ratio Isn't Too Bad... DCA!
Of course btc doesn’t always follow the rules, but these general price measurements are always good to keep in mind. In the meantime, these boring phases are great for DCAing and you’ll thank yourself later for preparing for the incoming bull! Investment Company Founder Reveals...
Learning Crypto TeamFundamentalsFundamentalsDoes Your Favorite DEX/DeFi Platform Have One??
This should be the second thing you check for when considering which DEX or DeFi platform to use. For me personally I check for a recent audit, and if previous discrepancies have been fixed and in a timely manner. This indicates a reliable and capable dev team.
Learning Crypto TeamFundamentalsFundamentalsFront Running on DEXs
I mentioned this in a recent video, here are some tactics you can use to avoid front running on your trades if you use DEXs. https://cointelegraph.com/news/how-to-avoid-front-runners-on-decentralized-crypto-exchanges How to avoid front runners on decentralized crypto exchangesFront-running is an...
Learning Crypto TeamFundamentalsFundamentalsThis Whale Buys Low and Sells High- They're Buying Now
Crypto twitter pros can fake their trades and claim to be successful, but you can’t fake on-chain data. These are the prices one ETH whale has been buying or selling. They have a good track record, I think it’s worth it to follow this address and see if they’re buying/selling and...
Learning Crypto TeamFundamentalsFundamentals4 Reasons Why Your Trades Fail on Uniswap
Learning Crypto TeamFundamentalsFundamentalsIs Your Favorite Small Cap Coin About to Dip?
Here’s a helpful website that shows all coins that have token unlock events.– See how much of the supply is about to become available– See how the price has reacted to past token unlock events– Compare the new unfrozen liquidity to current circulating supply.
Learning Crypto TeamFAQ
What should I learn first in crypto?
Start with how blockchain works, then Bitcoin versus Ethereum, then wallets and self-custody. Those three pillars unlock almost everything else.
Are crypto fundamentals still useful after years in the market?
Yes. Cycle after cycle, the people who keep capital are the ones who understand settlement, custody, and incentive design — not just price action.
