Crypto is something that scares the majority of people. And I am being truthful? It really should.

The majority of people decide to go through with it without having a clue about the fundamentals. They lose their money. They become victims of fraud. They renounce the idea thinking that crypto is too difficult for them to understand.

The fact is - crypto is not that difficult once you have a clue. The problem is, most platforms pretend that you already know everything.

We don't.

At CoinMinutes, we don't assume you have any prior knowledge. We teach the things that other websites don't. Because losing your entire savings to a dumb mistake is not a learning experience - it's a disaster.

Why Digital Literacy Matters in Crypto

Your Money. Your Problem

In a way, traditional banks are on your side. Made a mistake while sending money to an account? They will solve it for you. Forgot your password? It's nothing to worry about.

On the other hand, crypto has its own rules.

Bitcoin sent to the wrong address will never be retrievable. An unlock key lost and no chance to ever get your money back. No customer service can assist you. A government rescue is out of the question.

This is not an error - it is part of the design. However, you still need to know the details.

Scammers Love Confused People

In the previous year, people have been defrauded of billions in crypto-related scams. The majority of victims have in common that they did not understand how crypto works when they fell for the scams.

The scams aren't even that clever. Fake websites. Phishing emails. Romance scams, where an unknown person pretends to be in a relationship with you and asks you to send crypto.

However, if you are not aware, these scams are very effective.

Complex Stuff Made Simple

Crypto talks differently.

Gas fees. Smart contracts. Yield farming. Liquidity pools.

Sounds terrifying, right? It doesn't have to be so.

When someone takes the concepts and explains them in plain language, they become understandable. The point is that most explanations are terrible. They're targeted at programmers who work with other programmers.

CoinMinutes is written for the people, not for machines.

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Digital literacy in crypto: No customer service, no second chances.

Challenges Faced by Crypto Audiences

Too Much Information

Every day, we see the birth of a new crypto project. Protocols are changing all the time, and regulations are never stable either.

Really, where do you start? And how do you figure out what's important and what is just noise?

The majority of people attempt to learn all at once. They go through twenty articles on DeFi without knowing how to set up a wallet. Not a good choice.

Fear of Screwing Up

Yes, I see your point. Just one wrong click and you might lose hundreds or thousands of dollars. Terrifying indeed.

As a result, people read crypto-related books/articles for months but never actually get their hands dirty. They think they will learn by just watching.

It is impossible to learn how to drive just from reading the manual, the same applies for crypto.

Garbage Education

There are a lot of crypto tutorials on YouTube that are not safe because they omit the necessary safety steps. Blog posts are written for people who already have knowledge of the topic. And the official documents look like they've been written by robots.

People take bits and pieces of information from different places and put them together. They only learn a little, but enough to be risky.

Everything Changes Fast

The things that were effective half a year ago could be very risky today. Wallets get upgraded. New threats pop up. Old advice gets you into trouble.

Crypto education is like a software that has to be updated all the time. Most content creators are not able to keep the pace.

CoinMinutes' Approach to Improving Digital Literacy

Start at the Beginning

We start with the most basic things and don't take a shortcut. The truth is, we make sure people understand what a blockchain is before they discuss smart contracts; we figure out what wallets are before we mention DeFi; they learn the simplest security measures before they start their trading activities.

Every lesson is dependent on the previous one.

Speak Normal English

One of the things that crypto education does is the use of complicated words. We at Coinminutes Crypto do not like it.

Instead of "non-custodial wallet with hierarchical deterministic key derivation," we say "wallet where you are the one who controls your money and can recover it with a backup phrase".

The same but much simpler.

Security Isn't Boring

Security advice that you have probably heard from your mom is very similar to advice that most security experts give. It is very important but very boring too.

CoinMinutes makes security very engaging by presenting the real-life consequences of people who do not follow the security basics. People tend to remember stories better than rules.

Empowering Users with Practical Tools

Calculators That Actually Help

Math is at the heart of crypto. In calculating transactions, fees, yield, and portfolio risk.

It's beyond what most people can do in their heads. Hence, we built calculators that handle the math for them.

Is a DeFi strategy making you money? Just enter the figures. Are you feeling uneasy about gas fees? Find out the current prices and the best time to shoot.

Every calculator clearly states in detail what the figures signify. There is no use in having tools if you don't know the output.

Step-by-Step Guides

Video tutorials are fine until you need to see step three again. Written guides are more suitable for complicated procedures.

We have the most popular guides on how to set up a wallet, make the first purchases, and avoid mistakes. We keep them updated all the time because the look changes.

Plain English Dictionary

Crypto is laden with jargon. The glossary at CoinMinutes explains crypto terms as if you are explaining them to a friend.

Every definition has examples from the real world and common mistakes that are commonly made. Since understanding the definition of "slippage" cannot be helpful if you don't know why it is important.

Empowering users: calculators that explain, step-by-step guides, and a plain English crypto dictionary.

Fostering a Community of Lifelong Learners

Real People Helping Real People

The best Cryptocurrency educators are not influencers or experts. They are simply people who have gone through the learning process themselves and want to help others to not go through the same path.

We bring together newbies with seasoned users who are genuinely willing to help. Not to sell courses or pump their bags. Just because they want to share their knowledge and experience.

It's good for them, too. There is no better way to deepen your knowledge than by explaining it to someone else.

Learning Paths for Different Goals

Some people just want to buy Bitcoin and hold it. While others want to be the top users of DeFi. These two sets of people require different educations.

Our learning paths mirror your goals. The investor track concentrates on safety and thinking long-term. The trader track talks about market analysis and risk management.

You are the one who decides what happens next.

Regular Check-Ins

Without practice knowledge is lost. CoinMinutes quizzes users on a regular basis to discover their weak points and suggest refresher content.

It's not that annoying pop-quiz stuff. Very brief tests that allow you to pinpoint the areas you have forgotten or never fully understood.

Conclusion

Understanding crypto is no longer something you can just decide to not have. The reason being is that there is too much money to be messing around with.

The great news? Crypto is not really that difficult if only someone would just explain it right. The bad news? Most of the explanations are awful.

CoinMinutes is all about real-life learning that takes you through the basics and then follows up with more advanced material in a clear and logical order. We talk in an understandable way, offer a place where you can practice without being exposed to any risks, and provide learners with the community members who are willing to help them.

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