{"id":31,"date":"2018-10-26T18:02:38","date_gmt":"2018-10-26T18:02:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/?p=31"},"modified":"2025-06-18T15:23:13","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T15:23:13","slug":"how-cryptocurrency-works-beginners-guide-to-digital-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/how-cryptocurrency-works-beginners-guide-to-digital-money\/","title":{"rendered":"How Cryptocurrency Works: Beginner\u2019s Guide to Digital Money"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/how-cryptocurrency-works-beginners-guide-to-digital-money\/#Embed_The_Learn_How_Cryptocurrency_Works_Infographic\" >Embed The Learn How Cryptocurrency Works Infographic<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/how-cryptocurrency-works-beginners-guide-to-digital-money\/#Best_Cryptocurrency_Books\" >Best Cryptocurrency Books<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/how-cryptocurrency-works-beginners-guide-to-digital-money\/#Mastering_Bitcoin\" >Mastering Bitcoin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/how-cryptocurrency-works-beginners-guide-to-digital-money\/#Cryptoassets\" >Cryptoassets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/how-cryptocurrency-works-beginners-guide-to-digital-money\/#The_Internet_of_Money\" >The Internet of Money<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/how-cryptocurrency-works-beginners-guide-to-digital-money\/#Best_Cryptocurrency_Podcasts\" >Best Cryptocurrency Podcasts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/how-cryptocurrency-works-beginners-guide-to-digital-money\/#Bad_Crypto_Podcast\" >Bad Crypto Podcast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/how-cryptocurrency-works-beginners-guide-to-digital-money\/#Invest_Like_the_Best\" >Invest Like the Best<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/how-cryptocurrency-works-beginners-guide-to-digital-money\/#Unchained\" >Unchained<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/how-cryptocurrency-works-beginners-guide-to-digital-money\/#Best_Cryptocurrency_Courses\" >Best Cryptocurrency Courses<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/how-cryptocurrency-works-beginners-guide-to-digital-money\/#The_Complete_Cryptocurrency_Course\" >The Complete Cryptocurrency Course<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/how-cryptocurrency-works-beginners-guide-to-digital-money\/#Cryptoversity\" >Cryptoversity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/how-cryptocurrency-works-beginners-guide-to-digital-money\/#Bitcoin_and_Cryptocurrency_Technologies\" >Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/how-cryptocurrency-works-beginners-guide-to-digital-money\/#Best_Cryptocurrency_Forums\" >Best Cryptocurrency Forums<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/how-cryptocurrency-works-beginners-guide-to-digital-money\/#Bitcointalk\" >Bitcointalk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/how-cryptocurrency-works-beginners-guide-to-digital-money\/#Coinmonks\" >Coinmonks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/how-cryptocurrency-works-beginners-guide-to-digital-money\/#rBitcoin\" >r\/Bitcoin<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/how-cryptocurrency-works-beginners-guide-to-digital-money\/#Best_Cryptocurrency_Websites\" >Best Cryptocurrency Websites<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/how-cryptocurrency-works-beginners-guide-to-digital-money\/#CoinMarketCap\" >CoinMarketCap<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/how-cryptocurrency-works-beginners-guide-to-digital-money\/#CoinDesk\" >CoinDesk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/how-cryptocurrency-works-beginners-guide-to-digital-money\/#CyberFund\" >CyberFund<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/how-cryptocurrency-works-beginners-guide-to-digital-money\/#Visit_the_CyberFund_Medium_blog_here\" >Visit the CyberFund Medium blog here.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/how-cryptocurrency-works-beginners-guide-to-digital-money\/#Best_Cryptocurrency_Documentaries\" >Best Cryptocurrency Documentaries<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/how-cryptocurrency-works-beginners-guide-to-digital-money\/#Bitcoin_%E2%80%93_Shape_the_Future\" >Bitcoin \u2013 Shape the Future<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/how-cryptocurrency-works-beginners-guide-to-digital-money\/#Watch_The_Bitcoin_Shape_The_Future_Documentary\" >Watch The Bitcoin Shape The Future Documentary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/how-cryptocurrency-works-beginners-guide-to-digital-money\/#The_Bitcoin_Gospel\" >The Bitcoin Gospel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/how-cryptocurrency-works-beginners-guide-to-digital-money\/#The_Blockchain_And_Us\" >The Blockchain And Us<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/how-cryptocurrency-works-beginners-guide-to-digital-money\/#Watch_The_Blockchain_And_Us_Documentary\" >Watch The Blockchain And Us Documentary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/how-cryptocurrency-works-beginners-guide-to-digital-money\/#Best_Cryptocurrency_YouTubers\" >Best Cryptocurrency YouTubers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/how-cryptocurrency-works-beginners-guide-to-digital-money\/#Crypto_Zombie\" >Crypto Zombie<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/how-cryptocurrency-works-beginners-guide-to-digital-money\/#DataDash\" >DataDash<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/how-cryptocurrency-works-beginners-guide-to-digital-money\/#Ivan_on_Tech\" >Ivan on Tech<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Cryptocurrency has created a buzz in the tech industry and every second person wants to jump into this great big bubbling pool of opportunity. However, before diving in, it\u2019s important to understand how cryptocurrency works, including the underlying blockchain technology, decentralized systems, and token economics.<\/p>\n<p>Like any new trend, it can take a while to become mainstream, and with that, the general public often has a perception that it is intimidating to learn, but it doesn\u2019t have to be that way.<\/p>\n<p>There are many resources that can assist in gaining knowledge about how cryptocurrency works, how to invest in cryptocurrency sensibly, and even the <a href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/best-cryptocurrencies-to-invest-in\/\">best cryptocurrency to invest in<\/a> at any given time. Below are 21 are excellent starting points for beginners which include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Some top crypto books<\/li>\n<li>The best crypto podcasts<\/li>\n<li>Awesome cryptocurrency training courses<\/li>\n<li>The best crypto forums to hang out in<\/li>\n<li>The best cryptocurrency news websites<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/the-bitcoinpro.com\/\">Read the bitcoin pro review<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The biggest and best cryptocurrency documentaries<\/li>\n<li>The top crypto YouTubers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-111\" src=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/how-cryptocurrency-works-infographic.png\" alt=\"How Cryptocurrency Works Infographic\" width=\"600\" height=\"7998\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Embed_The_Learn_How_Cryptocurrency_Works_Infographic\"><\/span>Embed The Learn How Cryptocurrency Works Infographic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><textarea style=\"width: 540px; height: 120px;\">&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;21 Places to Learn How Cryptocurrency Works Infographic from &lt;a href=&#8221;https:\/\/icoholder.com\/&#8221;&gt;ICOHolder.com&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&#8217;https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/learn-how-cryptocurrency-works\/&#8217;&gt;&lt;img src=&#8217;https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/how-cryptocurrency-works-infographic.png&#8217; alt=&#8217;How cryptocurrency works&#8217; width=&#8217;600&#8242; border=&#8217;0&#8242; \/&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;p&gt;<\/textarea><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Cryptocurrency_Books\"><\/span>Best Cryptocurrency Books<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mastering_Bitcoin\"><\/span>Mastering Bitcoin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is a very easy-to-read book and Andreas Antonopoulos has ensured that even newbies can get the most out of it. It clearly explains how cryptocurrencies are based on a blockchain infrastructure and how different components in the entire system are connected with one another to provide a borderless currency.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/1449374042\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Get the book here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cryptoassets\"><\/span>Cryptoassets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Jack Tatar and Chris Burniske are two renowned crypto \u2018insiders\u2019 and their book gives a clear picture about navigating your way towards the peak of a massive fortune. It also offers an in-depth analysis of the crypto economy and a bundle of opportunities that you could avail to create a pile of money. Definitely one of the best books on cryptocurrency trading out there.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/1260026671\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Get the book here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Internet_of_Money\"><\/span>The Internet of Money<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This book is different than the rest; while most focus on how BTC (Bitcoin) works, The Internet of Money sheds light on why it works so well, touching on a new dimension and facilitating innovators to think about the potential applications of blockchain and cryptocurrencies for wealth creation.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/1537000454\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Get the book here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Cryptocurrency_Podcasts\"><\/span>Best Cryptocurrency Podcasts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bad_Crypto_Podcast\"><\/span>Bad Crypto Podcast<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Joel Comm and Travis Wright cover Bitcoin and an array of altcoins. These guys even have their own official token for the show. What\u2019s it called? You guessed it, the Badcoin! (Who\u2019s bad?)<\/p>\n<p>The style is casual, yet informative. These guys are guaranteed to keep you entertained as well as educated. This is definitely the most fun you can have learning about, and how to invest in cryptocurrency.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/badcryptopodcast.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Listen here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Invest_Like_the_Best\"><\/span>Invest Like the Best<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This podcast is hosted by Patrick O\u2019Shaughnessy and he stresses that hash power is the key to making money in the crypto niche. The portfolio manager rolls out his podcasts in 3 parts and is not only easy to understand by newbies, but the interviews with industry experts instill a great deal of confidence among potential investors.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/investorfieldguide.com\/podcast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Listen here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unchained\"><\/span>Unchained<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Unchained has established itself as a reliable brand in the crypto world, featuring renowned investors and entrepreneurs. In this podcast, Laura Shin covers the basics and goes deep into the technical aspects as well, including the implications of the hard fork.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/unchainedpodcast.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Listen here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Cryptocurrency_Courses\"><\/span>Best Cryptocurrency Courses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Complete_Cryptocurrency_Course\"><\/span>The Complete Cryptocurrency Course<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is one of the most popular courses on Udemy, allowing candidates to learn a major chunk of knowledge regarding crypto and blockchain. Chris Haroun delivers way more than you would expect\u2026<\/p>\n<p>He even teaches you to build your own mining rig! Even if you are a newbie, the 20+ hours of entertaining course content will fly by.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.udemy.com\/the-complete-cryptocurrency-course-more-than-5-courses-in-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn about cryptocurrency with Chris Haroun here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cryptoversity\"><\/span>Cryptoversity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>With a focus on education and awareness, Cryptoversity is the home of the award-winning documentary entitled, \u201cBitcoin &#8211; The End Of Money.<\/p>\n<p>Its founder, Chris Coney, has created a number of courses for you to enhance your cryptocurrency knowledge. There are currently 6 different courses you can take ranging from Blockchain Security Essentials to the basics of Bitcoin and how to buy your very first coin, to a complete crypto trading system.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cryptoversity.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn how to invest in cryptocurrency with Cryptoversity here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bitcoin_and_Cryptocurrency_Technologies\"><\/span>Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is one of the most prestigious courses in our list and is offered by Arvind Narayanan of Princeton University. After providing a short overview to help you learn about cryptocurrency basics, it dives deep into the technicalities of blockchain and cryptocurrencies, making you aware of the core concepts.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coursera.org\/learn\/cryptocurrency#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn about cryptocurrency technologies with Arvind Narayanan here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Cryptocurrency_Forums\"><\/span>Best Cryptocurrency Forums<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bitcointalk\"><\/span>Bitcointalk<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is probably the biggest crypto and blockchain discussion forum for newbies, investors, and developers alike. It lists information as well as jobs for various skills, with a rank and merit system allowing credible users to earn trust and have more say in the running of the platform. There&#8217;s no better place to find the answer to the question &#8220;what is cryptocurrency?&#8221; than Bitcointalk!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bitcointalk.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sign up at the Bitcoin talk forum here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Coinmonks\"><\/span>Coinmonks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Coinmonks is aimed at a much larger audience than subforums running on various websites, and it also provides an easy navigation system to surf through a variety of jobs and informational content regarding crypto and blockchain.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/coinmonks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Find out how cryptocurrency works at Coinmonks<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"rBitcoin\"><\/span>r\/Bitcoin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This cryptocurrency Reddit group deals with a variety of topics including altcoins, BTC and other news related to the industry. The community is a mix of experts and geeks who have earned millions through the Bitcoin lottery; a great combination that can fast-track your cryptocurrency learning and really help you hike your way up the ladder.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Bitcoin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Find out how to invest in cryptocurrency at Reddit<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Cryptocurrency_Websites\"><\/span>Best Cryptocurrency Websites<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CoinMarketCap\"><\/span>CoinMarketCap<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>An all-in-one website for viewing real-time cryptocurrency data. It also happens to be one of the most reliable sources for checking the price, market cap and percentage change of every asset. If you are getting into the crypto niche, there is no way you could ignore it.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/coinmarketcap.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Check out CoinMarketCap here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CoinDesk\"><\/span>CoinDesk<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Being one of the most updated crypto websites, it has plenty of information for newbies and tech geeks. Whether you want to read about different startups, tutorials or learn what is happening in the blockchain niche, it is a perfect source.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coindesk.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Visit the CoinDesk crypto website here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CyberFund\"><\/span>CyberFund<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you want to view all kinds of information regarding ICOs (Initial Coin Offerings), this is the hub. It lists all the projects that are raising money at any given time, and in order to maintain the integrity of data, it retrieves everything directly from the ICOs\u2019 servers.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visit_the_CyberFund_Medium_blog_here\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/@cyberfund\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Visit the CyberFund Medium blog here<\/a>.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Finanso<\/p>\n<p>Finanso.se is a website that is focused in all sorts of investments ranging from Bitcoin to stocks, real estate, equities, etc.<br \/>\nFinanso&#8217;s dedicated financial reviews has changed the lives of many people who are looking to achieve their financial freedom.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/finanso.se\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Visit finanso.se here.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Cryptocurrency_Documentaries\"><\/span>Best Cryptocurrency Documentaries<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bitcoin_%E2%80%93_Shape_the_Future\"><\/span>Bitcoin \u2013 Shape the Future<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is a pioneering documentary about Bitcoin in China and is prepared by the Chinese trading giant, Bitkan. It focuses on ground-level information regarding Bitcoin and explores multiple grey areas of the currency.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Watch_The_Bitcoin_Shape_The_Future_Documentary\"><\/span>Watch The Bitcoin Shape The Future Documentary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Bitcoin: Shape the Future [Bitcoin Documentary]\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MeRmVRFaTIY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bitcoin_Gospel\"><\/span>The Bitcoin Gospel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A documentary clarifying the importance of Bitcoin being available to the general public. It also sheds light as to why the currency was created, and why the banks are so afraid of adopting it as a transactional currency.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Blockchain_And_Us\"><\/span>The Blockchain And Us<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Blockchain and Us tells the story of how Bitcoin made the importance and practical usage of blockchain evident to the world.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Watch_The_Blockchain_And_Us_Documentary\"><\/span>Watch The Blockchain And Us Documentary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Blockchain and Us (2017)\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2iF73cybTBs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Cryptocurrency_YouTubers\"><\/span>Best Cryptocurrency YouTubers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Crypto_Zombie\"><\/span>Crypto Zombie<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>With a name that is perfect to attract us geeky individuals who like to be on the cutting edge of tech knowledge, K-DUB has created a channel which has some sound reviews. It keeps you informed about the latest happenings in the niche and features a variety of interviews, presentations, and discussions.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/cryptozombie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Watch Crypto Zombie on YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DataDash\"><\/span>DataDash<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>DataDash has a massive amount of subscribers, and the founder, Nicholas Merten, is a data analyst by profession. This combination of crypto-lust and data analysis is perfect to provide you with an in-depth idea about the industry.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/datadash\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Learn how to invest in cryptocurrencies with Nicholas Merten<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ivan_on_Tech\"><\/span>Ivan on Tech<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The channel is run by Swedish blockchain speaker Ivan Liljeqvist, who possesses a background in software engineering. It throws light on crypto news, happenings and pretty much all the technical aspects of crypto and blockchain.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/IvanOnTech\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Find out how cryptocurrencies work with Ivan Liljeqvist<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>We have seen tens of young billionaires in the last couple of years, and of course, the credit goes to Bitcoin\u2019s exponential surge. While it is not that difficult to learn about cryptocurrencies, once you have found the right place, becoming a millionaire will take a lot of hard work, study, and patience; a little bit of lady luck on your side probably won\u2019t hurt either.<\/p>\n<p>Good luck, and let us know in the comments if there are any other great places to learn how cryptocurrency works that we didn&#8217;t cover!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cryptocurrency has created a buzz in the tech industry and every second person wants to jump into this great big bubbling pool of opportunity.<\/p>\n<p>Here are 21 places to learn how cryptocurrency works, and more importantly, how to invest in cryptocurrency sensibly!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":384,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-31","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cryptocurrency"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.6 - 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