Cryptocurrency Guide for Newcomers
Cryptocurrency Guide for Newcomers
Your guide to the world of digital money
About the Book
This book is a gentle introduction to cryptocurrencies. I will give you a bit of history, talk about Bitcoin and alt-coins -- everything in a clear and understandable way as if you'd be one of my family members asking about crypto during Christmas dinner.
What you'll get:
- I introduce you to Bitcoin and the world of cryptocurrencies in simple terms without many buzzwords so you are onboarded easily
- I share my best practices on how to convert your fiat (USD, EUR, AUD, etc) to crypto via exchanges
- I share with you my choice of wallets where I store and grow my crypto assets
- I tell you what DeFi is and how it works
- I share with you my practices how I employ manual and automated trading methods -- even without any trading knowledge
- I give you some options on how you can earn free cryptocurrency
- I give you a bunch of updates even after the book is finished where I introduce you to different crypto projects just as a bonus
I am not a financial advisor, although I have studied economics this doesn't count. Therefore, if it seems to you I am giving financial advice: I am not. It's just my opinion. And as it is a very speedy market (well, Bitcoin moved +30% in 2 weeks), take care of the date I am writing everything. However, the backbone will be valid over time.
About the Author
Table of Contents
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Preface
- Writing on LeanPub
- Referal links
- Accuracy of the links, other errors
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Introduction
- Embracing the Digital Revolution
- Your Journey Starts Here
- A Holistic Approach
- Your Guide, Your Choice
- Let’s Begin
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Preface
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General Cryptocurrency Introduction
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What is Cryptocurrency?
- Defining Cryptocurrency
- The Birth of Bitcoin
- Understanding Blockchain Technology
- Key Features of Cryptocurrency
- Common Cryptocurrencies
- Conclusion
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The History of Cryptocurrency
- The Precursors to Cryptocurrency
- The Birth of Bitcoin
- Early Developments and Altcoins
- Expansion and Mainstream Adoption
- The Future of Cryptocurrency
- Conclusion
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Blockchain Technology
- Understanding Blockchain
- Applications of Blockchain
- Challenges and Future Perspectives
- Conclusion
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How Cryptocurrency Works
- The Foundation: Blockchain Technology
- Cryptographic Principles
- Transaction Validation and Mining
- Wallets and Addresses
- Conclusion
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Navigating the Waves: Understanding Cryptocurrency Market Cycles
- The Essence of Cryptocurrency Market Cycles
- Phases of Cryptocurrency Market Cycles
- Unique Traits of Crypto Markets
- Duration and Timing of Crypto Cycles
- External Influences on Crypto Markets
- Investor Behavior and Market Psychology
- Strategic Approaches to Crypto Investment
- Conclusion
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Bitcoin: The Digital Gold
- The Genesis of Bitcoin
- Understanding Blockchain Technology
- Bitcoin’s Key Features
- Bitcoin as Digital Gold
- Bitcoin’s Impact on the Financial Landscape
- Risks and Challenges
- Conclusion
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Ethereum: The Digital Oil
- The Birth of Ethereum
- Understanding the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)
- Smart Contracts and Decentralized Applications (dApps)
- Ethereum’s Native Cryptocurrency: Ether (ETH)
- Decentralized Finance (DeFi) on Ethereum
- Ethereum 2.0 and the Transition to Proof of Stake
- Impact on the Decentralized Ecosystem
- Challenges and Future Outlook
- Conclusion
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Altcoins: Exploring the Diversity of Cryptocurrencies
- Understanding Altcoins
- Types of Altcoins
- Factors to Consider When Investing in Altcoins
- Evaluating Altcoin Projects
- Conclusion
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Decentralized Finance (DeFi): Unlocking the Future of Finance
- Understanding DeFi
- Core Principles of DeFi
- Key DeFi Use Cases
- Challenges and Risks in DeFi
- Conclusion
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Buying and Storing Cryptocurrencies
- Fiat Onramps
- Buying Gems on a CEX
- Personal Wallet
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NFTs: Exploring the World of Digital Collectibles
- Understanding NFTs
- Impact and Applications of NFTs
- Challenges and Considerations
- Conclusion
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Crypto Influencers: Shaping the Digital Frontier
- Understanding Crypto Influencers
- The Role of Crypto Influencers
- Responsibilities and Ethical Considerations
- Navigating the Crypto Influencer Landscape
- Conclusion
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Do Your Own Research (DYOR)
- Watching YouTube
- Where you can get insights on the project?
- Look at the Market Cap and calculate
- What to look at in a project
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Cryptocurrency Mining: How it Works
- Understanding Cryptocurrency Mining
- The Mining Process
- Economic Incentives for Miners
- Conclusion
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Cryptocurrency Regulation, Legal Considerations, and Taxes
- Understanding Cryptocurrency Regulation
- Cryptocurrency Ownership and Legal Status
- Cryptocurrency Classification for Tax Purposes
- Conclusion
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Cryptocurrency Security: Protecting Your Investments
- Understanding Security Risks
- Best Practices for Cryptocurrency Security
- Additional Security Measures
- Conclusion
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Cryptocurrency in Everyday Life
- Cryptocurrency as a Medium of Exchange
- Cryptocurrency Integration in Traditional Industries
- Benefits and Challenges of Cryptocurrency Adoption
- Conclusion
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The Future of Cryptocurrency
- Advancements in Blockchain Technology
- Mainstream Adoption and Integration
- Regulatory Considerations
- Challenges and Risks
- Conclusion
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What is Cryptocurrency?
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Trading Cryptocurrencies
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Crypto Trading: Navigating the Digital Markets
- Understanding Crypto Exchanges
- Key Considerations for Crypto Trading
- Trading Strategies
- Market Analysis and Tools
- Risk and Challenges
- Conclusion
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Simple Trading Strategy: The Trend-Following Approach
- Understanding the Trend-Following Strategy
- Key Elements of the Trend-Following Strategy
- Advantages of the Trend-Following Strategy
- Limitations and Risks
- Conclusion
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Scalping: Seizing Quick Profits
- Understanding Scalping
- Key Elements of Scalping
- Scalping Techniques
- Advantages of Scalping
- Challenges and Risks of Scalping
- Conclusion
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Day Trading Crypto: Navigating the Intraday Market
- Understanding Day Trading
- Key Elements of Day Trading
- Day Trading Techniques
- Considerations and Risk Management
- Conclusion
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Swing Trading Crypto: Capturing Price Swings
- Understanding Swing Trading
- Key Elements of Swing Trading
- Swing Trading Techniques
- Advantages of Swing Trading
- Challenges and Risks of Swing Trading
- Conclusion
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Trading Crypto Using Bollinger Bands: Riding the Bands
- Understanding Bollinger Bands
- Interpreting Bollinger Bands
- Bollinger Bands Trading Strategies
- Considerations and Risk Management
- Conclusion
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Leveraged Trading Crypto: Amplifying Potential Gains and Risks
- Understanding Leverage
- How Leverage Works
- Common Leverage Ratios
- Benefits of Leveraged Trading
- Risks of Leveraged Trading
- Risk Management in Leveraged Trading
- Conclusion
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Decentralized Exchanges (DEXs): Empowering Peer-to-Peer Trading
- Understanding Decentralized Exchanges
- Benefits of Decentralized Exchanges
- Decentralized Exchange Models
- Considerations for Using DEXs
- Conclusion
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Automated trading with and without bots
- Trading with bots
- Learning more
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The altseason exit strategy
- Time- or event-bound
- Taking profits along the way
- Securing your profits
- Implementing
- Summary
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Crypto Trading: Navigating the Digital Markets
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Altcoins
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Cardano: Revolutionizing Blockchain Technology
- Embracing a Scientific Approach
- The Three Layers of Cardano
- Sustainability and Scalability
- Interoperability and Partnerships
- Real-World Applications and Adoption
- Conclusion
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Litecoin (LTC): The Silver to Bitcoin’s Gold
- A Brief History of Litecoin
- The Technical Brilliance of Litecoin
- Speed and Efficiency: The Litecoin Advantage
- Segregated Witness (SegWit) and the Lightning Network
- Embracing the Future: Litecoin’s Continued Development
- The Role of Litecoin in the Crypto Ecosystem
- Conclusion
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XRP: The Digital Asset Revolutionizing Global Payments
- A Brief History of XRP
- The Ripple Network: Empowering Global Payments
- Speed and Efficiency: Ripple’s Strengths
- Liquidity and Cost Reduction with XRP
- Regulatory Compliance and Partnerships
- Beyond Borders: Ripple’s Vision for the Future
- Conclusion
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XMR: Privacy and Security in the Digital Age
- The Birth of Monero
- Privacy as a Fundamental Feature
- Security and Fungibility
- User Empowerment and Decentralization
- Real-World Applications
- Conclusion
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Polkadot (DOT): Connecting the Decentralized Web
- The Vision of Polkadot
- The Polkadot Architecture
- Interoperability and Scalability
- Governance and Upgradability
- Real-World Applications
- Conclusion
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Bitcoin Cash (BCH): Empowering Peer-to-Peer Digital Cash
- The Genesis of Bitcoin Cash
- Fast and Low-Cost Transactions
- On-Chain Scalability
- Commitment to Decentralization
- Potential Use Cases
- Embracing the Future
- Conclusion
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Chainlink (LINK): Bridging the Gap Between Smart Contracts and Real-World Data
- The Need for Real-World Data
- How Chainlink Works
- Secure and Trustworthy Data Delivery
- Real-World Use Cases
- Embracing a Connected Future
- Conclusion
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Binance Coin (BNB): Fueling Innovation in the Crypto Space
- The Binance Exchange
- The Role of BNB
- BNB’s Performance and Adoption
- Looking Ahead
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Stellar (XLM): Empowering Financial Inclusion and Cross-Border Transactions
- The Foundation of Stellar
- Stellar’s Unique Architecture
- Advancing Financial Inclusion
- Stellar’s Growing Ecosystem
- Conclusion
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Tezos (XTZ): Empowering Decentralized Applications and Digital Assets
- The Self-Amending Blockchain
- Key Features of Tezos
- Empowering Decentralized Applications
- Noteworthy Developments in the Tezos Ecosystem
- Conclusion
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VeChain (VET): Transforming Supply Chain Management with Blockchain Technology
- Enhancing Transparency and Traceability
- Key Features of VeChain
- Applications of VeChain in Supply Chain Management
- Noteworthy Developments in the VeChain Ecosystem
- Conclusion
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NEO: Empowering a Smart Economy with Blockchain Technology
- Smart Contracts and Digital Assets
- Key Features of NEO
- Potential Applications of NEO
- Noteworthy Developments in the NEO Ecosystem
- Conclusion
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Solana: Powering the Future of Blockchain Technology
- Unleashing Scalability with Proof of History (PoH)
- Achieving Blazing-Fast Speed with Tower BFT
- Seamless Interoperability with Solana’s Ecosystem
- Potential Applications of Solana
- Noteworthy Developments in the Solana Ecosystem
- Conclusion
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Dogecoin (DOGE): The Playful Cryptocurrency That Took the World by Storm
- The Birth of Dogecoin
- The Playful Features of Dogecoin
- Dogecoin’s Rise to Prominence
- The Future of Dogecoin
- Conclusion
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Ergo: Unleashing Secure and Programmable Money
- Unleashing the Power of Sigma Protocols
- ErgoScript: Unlocking Programmable Money
- Ergo’s UTXO Model: Enhanced Security and Scalability
- Oracle Pools: Trustworthy Real-World Data
- Ergo’s Ecosystem and Collaborations
- Realizing the Potential of Ergo
- Conclusion
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Cosmos: Interoperability and the Internet of Blockchains
- The Vision of Interconnected Blockchains
- The Cosmos Hub and Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC)
- Sovereign and Scalable Blockchains with Tendermint Consensus
- Potential Applications of Cosmos
- Noteworthy Developments in the Cosmos Ecosystem
- Conclusion
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MATIC: Powering Scalable and Efficient Blockchain Solutions
- Scaling Ethereum with MATIC
- Key Features and Advantages of MATIC
- Potential Applications of MATIC
- Noteworthy Developments in the MATIC Ecosystem
- Conclusion
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BAT: Empowering a Decentralized Advertising Ecosystem
- The Basic Attention Token (BAT) Concept
- Key Features and Advantages of BAT
- Potential Impact and Use Cases of BAT
- Noteworthy Developments in the BAT Ecosystem
- Conclusion
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Cardano: Revolutionizing Blockchain Technology
- Notes
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