Crypto, finally explained. Revised and Expanded 2026 Edition.
What is cryptocurrency? How does a blockchain actually work? How do you choose an exchange, read a price chart and invest without getting burned? This completely rewritten guide answers it all in plain language, with more than 40 diagrams and charts.
Inside you will learn:
- What crypto is, why it was invented and the main types of coins and tokens
- How blocks, hashes, keys, mining and staking work, step by step
- Build a tiny working blockchain in real HTML and JavaScript
- Bitcoin, Ethereum, stablecoins, CBDCs and tokenization
- Wallets, exchanges and how to buy your first crypto safely
- How to read candlestick charts, volume, trends, support, moving averages, RSI and MACD
- Crypto ETFs, building a sensible plan, taxes, scams and security
- A practical guide for Canadian investors, plus FAQ, review questions, glossary and full references
Written for complete beginners, students, professionals and retirees. Educational content only, not financial advice.
