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Learn Crypto From Scratch
Simple, practical guides to help beginners understand crypto, choose an exchange, buy their first cryptocurrency, and keep their assets secure.
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Crypto basics
Build a solid foundation before anything else.
Crypto Basics
What is cryptocurrency and how does it actually work?
Learn more →Blockchain
How a blockchain actually works, in plain English.
Learn more →Bitcoin
How Bitcoin works, what makes it scarce, and why it matters.
Learn more →Ethereum
Smart contracts, gas, and what makes Ethereum different from Bitcoin.
Learn more →Stablecoins
What stablecoins are, how they stay pegged, and the risks.
Learn more →On-Chain Assets
Tokens, NFTs, and what “on-chain” really means.
Learn more →DeFi
Decentralized finance: lending, staking, and liquidity explained simply.
Learn more →Crypto Slang & Terms
The jargon decoded: FOMO, HODL, gas, and more.
Learn more →Latest articles
Fresh from the MyCryptoStart team.
Binance Minimum Deposit: How Much You Need in 2026
Binance has no account minimum, but most spot orders need 5 USDT. The real deposit, card and P2P minimums — and how much to actually start with.
Binance Alpha Points (2026): Rules and Real Airdrop Costs
Alpha Points roll over 15 days and cap at 4 points a day from holdings. Here is how the scoring works, how claims work, and what farming really costs.
Binance in Chinese: Android Download and Registration (2026)
An Android walkthrough for Chinese speakers: official download sources, OEM install blocks, language settings, registration, KYC, and a first deposit.
Binance vs Bitget (2026): Fees, Copy Trading, and Which Wins
Binance is cheaper for spot and futures; Bitget wins on copy trading. Compare 2026 fees, VIP tiers, BGB vs BNB discounts, withdrawals, and liquidity.
What Is XRP? Ripple Explained (2026)
XRP is the native coin of the XRP Ledger, which settles payments in 3–5 seconds without mining. How it works in 2026, the SEC case, supply, and risks.
What Is a Crypto Airdrop? How It Works (2026)
A crypto airdrop sends free tokens to eligible wallets, usually for past activity. How snapshots, claims, taxes and airdrop scams actually work in 2026.
How to Buy Bitcoin in Brazil: PIX Guide (2026)
Buy Bitcoin in Brazil with PIX in about 15 minutes: Binance sign-up with CPF, KYC, a free reais deposit, and a BTC/BRL order — 2026 fees and rules.
How to Buy Bitcoin in Mexico (SPEI, 2026)
Buy Bitcoin in Mexico with pesos in about 20 minutes: Binance sign-up, KYC with INE, a free SPEI deposit through Medá, and a BTC/MXN order.
Binance vs Kraken: Which Is Better in 2026?
Binance charges 0.10% spot (0.075% with BNB). Kraken's entry tier is 0.40%/0.80% after its July 2026 rework. Fees, access, safety, and how to choose.
Free crypto tools
Quick calculators for your investing and trading decisions — no sign-up.
DCA Calculator
Backtest dollar-cost averaging on Bitcoin or Ethereum — total invested, coins earned, average cost, and DCA vs. lump-sum returns.
Use tool →Position Size Calculator
Size a futures trade from how much you are willing to risk — stop-loss distance and account risk in, position size out.
Use tool →Liquidation Price Calculator
Find the exact price that liquidates a leveraged position, so you know your buffer before you open the trade.
Use tool →Crypto Tax Calculator
Estimate capital gains from your buys and sells, and get a plain-English read on what you might owe at tax time.
Use tool →Crypto dictionary
Every term defined in plain English — 30 entries and counting.
Seed Phrase
A seed phrase (recovery phrase) is a list of 12–24 ordinary words generated when you create a self-custody wallet. It is the master key to every account in that wallet: anyone who reads it can spend your crypto from anywhere, and no password reset exists. Store it offline, on paper or metal, never as a photo, file, or cloud note — and never share it with anyone, ever.
Stablecoin
A stablecoin is a cryptocurrency built to keep a constant value — almost always one US dollar. Traders use it to park money without leaving crypto, send dollars worldwide in minutes, and buy other coins. The three designs are fiat-backed (reserved dollars), crypto-backed (over-collateralized loans), and algorithmic. Stablecoins avoid market volatility but carry their own risk: the peg can break.
Market Cap
Market cap (capitalization) is a cryptocurrency's current price multiplied by the number of coins in circulation. It estimates the total value of all coins together, which is why a $2 coin isn't 'cheaper' than a $2,000 coin — price alone tells you nothing about size. Market cap is the standard way to rank, compare, and size crypto projects.
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
Two-factor authentication (2FA) requires a second proof of identity when you log in — usually a rotating 6-digit code — so a stolen password alone can't open your account. For crypto, the app-based code (authenticator app or passkey) is the standard; SMS codes are weaker because phone numbers can be hijacked through SIM-swap attacks. Enable 2FA on every exchange account before depositing anything.
Gas Fee
A gas fee is the price you pay to have a transaction processed and recorded on a blockchain — it compensates the validators who run the network. On Ethereum, gas is paid in ETH and its price moves with network congestion, from cents in quiet hours to tens of dollars at peak mania. Other chains price fees differently and usually far cheaper. Skip the fee and your transaction simply never confirms.
Phishing
Phishing is a scam where attackers impersonate a service you trust — an exchange, wallet, or support team — to trick you into handing over access. In crypto it takes three main forms: fake login pages that capture your credentials, fake support agents who ask for your seed phrase, and malicious websites that request a wallet approval signature that drains your funds. Crypto phishing is irreversible: stolen funds are usually gone within minutes.
Binance guides
Step-by-step Binance tutorials — from registration to your first trade.
Wallet & security
Protect your assets. These are the skills that matter most.
Hot vs Cold Wallet
When to use a hot wallet and when you need cold storage.
Learn more →MetaMask
Setting up and using the most popular web wallet.
Learn more →Hardware Wallets
Cold storage explained: what hardware wallets are and how to use them.
Learn more →Wallet Security
Best practices for keeping your wallet safe.
Learn more →Custodial vs Non-Custodial
Holding your own keys vs trusting a platform.
Learn more →Private Keys
What a private key is and why it must stay secret.
Learn more →Seed Phrases
What a seed phrase is and how to protect it.
Learn more →Common Crypto Scams
The most common scams and how to avoid them.
Learn more →Account Security
2FA, passkeys, and keeping your exchange account safe.
Learn more →Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions beginners ask most.
Do I need any experience to start?
None at all. Our guides assume you are starting from zero and explain every term in plain English.
How do I buy my first cryptocurrency?
Open a Binance account, verify your identity, deposit money, then place a buy order. Our exchange guides walk you through every step, with screenshots.
Is cryptocurrency safe?
The technology is secure, but prices are volatile and scams are common. We teach the security basics — from strong passwords to spotting phishing — so you can avoid the most common traps.
Do I need a wallet?
Not to get started. Small amounts can sit safely on a trusted exchange. Once your holdings grow, move them to a wallet you control — we explain how in our wallet guides.
Is this financial advice?
No. MyCryptoStart publishes educational content only. We do not tell you what to buy, promise returns, or provide investment advice.
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