Disclaimer: Not financial advice. Always do your own research and consult a professional finance advisor before making any investments.
Let’s face it… crypto in its current state is completely foreign to people who are not orientated towards adopting the latest technology. The crypto space has its own culture, its full of acronyms, financial terms, dangers and ways of doing things that just aren’t easy for newcomers to grasp quickly. Without a simple explanation, many give up before they even get started.
“WTF is Crypto” is a book written by Vector Smart Chain co-founder Jason Ansell. It is purposely written for people who want to learn crypto, don’t understand crypto, and for people who want to expand their existing knowledge of it. It is now available in digital and hardback from the Amazon Kindle Store.
What Will You Learn?
The book focuses on practicality, simple explanations, and step-by-step guides to get yourself established in crypto. It helps readers to understand the terminology, technology and acronyms used in crypto. Having experience in the industry, Jason also shares his personal experiences. The book will guide you through the following key points.
- Understand what cryptocurrency and blockchain technology are.
- Set up your first wallet and buying your first crypto.
- Stay safe and avoiding common pitfalls.
- Explore exciting use cases and trends shaping the future of crypto.
Here is an overview of the chapters.
An overview of the chapters:
- Chapter 1 discusses what is crypto currency and why is it different to traditional and past systems. It also discusses the basics of blockchain technology and terminology.
- Chapter 2 will teach you what a crypto wallet is, what different wallets are available, and will give you a step-by-step guide to set up your first wallet.
- Chapter 3 teaches the difference between centralised and decentralised exchanges, what popular exchanges exist, how to buy your first cryptocurrency, and online safety tips.
- Chapter 4 discusses the different categories of crypto and how to establish a portfolio. It will also discuss methods of reducing risk of loss through diversification, Dollar-Cost-Averaging and how to do basic cryptocurrency research.
- Chapter 5 is all about staying safe in crypto. What red-flags to look out for, what tactics scammers use, how to do due diligence on projects. It will also tell you how to increase the security of your funds, and what you should do if you are scammed.
- Chapter 6 talks about the unique use cases of crypto, include decentralised finance, tokenized assets, logistics, data managements and more.
- Chapter 7 is about different crypto trends now and emerging and why they matter.
- Chapter 8 will give you last advice and direction in continuing your crypto journey.
Where to buy it?
“WTF is Crypto?: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners” is available to buy on the Amazon Kindle store. It is available in both digital and hard-cover editions. Current pricing as it stands is –
- Digital: $2.99USD
- Hard-Cover: $22.99USD
Those subscribed to Amazon Kindle Unlimited however can enjoy this book for free.
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