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Crypto Security Academy
Scammers drain billions from crypto users every year. These free, plain-English guides show you exactly how the most common attacks work, and the simple habits that keep your wallet safe.
Tools & References
Crypto Fundamentals
FundamentalsWhat Is Blockchain and How Does It Work?
A beginner's guide to blockchain: what it is, how blocks, hashes and consensus work, how it differs from a normal database, and when each one is the better tool.
FundamentalsWhat Is Cryptocurrency? Coins, Tokens, and How They Work
A beginner-friendly guide to cryptocurrency: what it is, how it differs from regular money, coins versus tokens, and how digital value really works.
FundamentalsBitcoin vs Ethereum: Key Differences Explained
A clear beginner guide to Bitcoin vs Ethereum: what each one is for, how they differ in supply, consensus, speed, and use cases, and whether they can coexist.
FundamentalsCrypto Wallets Explained: Custodial vs Non-Custodial, Hot vs Cold
A clear beginner guide to crypto wallets: what they really store, custodial vs non-custodial, hot vs cold, seed phrases, and how to set one up safely.
FundamentalsPublic Keys, Private Keys, and Wallet Addresses Explained
A beginner-friendly guide to public keys, private keys, seed phrases, and wallet addresses, using a simple mailbox analogy to explain what is safe to share.
FundamentalsHow to Buy Your First Cryptocurrency Safely
A calm, beginner-friendly walkthrough of buying your first cryptocurrency safely: choosing an exchange, verifying identity, funding, and self-custody.
FundamentalsGas Fees & Transactions: How Crypto Moves On-Chain
A beginner's guide to crypto transactions and gas fees: the lifecycle of a transaction, why network fees exist, why they rise and fall, confirmations, and how to save.
FundamentalsSmart Contracts Explained for Beginners
A beginner-friendly guide to smart contracts: what they are, how they remove the middleman, what they power, and the real risks behind code is law.
FundamentalsCentralized vs Decentralized Exchanges (CEX vs DEX)
A beginner-friendly guide comparing centralized and decentralized crypto exchanges: how each works, custody, KYC, fees, security, and when to use which.
FundamentalsWhat Is DeFi? Decentralized Finance Explained
A beginner-friendly guide to DeFi: what decentralized finance is, how it differs from banks, its building blocks like DEXs and lending, and the real risks.
FundamentalsStablecoins Explained: How They Stay Pegged
A beginner-friendly guide to stablecoins: what they are, why they exist, the main types like USDT, USDC, and DAI, how the peg is kept, and the risks involved.
FundamentalsNFTs Explained: What They Are and How They Work
A beginner-friendly guide to NFTs: what a non-fungible token really is, how they work, what you actually own, real uses beyond art, and the risks.
FundamentalsWhat Is Staking? Earning Rewards Explained
A beginner-friendly guide to crypto staking: what it is, how it helps secure Proof of Stake networks, where rewards come from, the ways to stake, and the real risks.
Staying Safe & Avoiding Scams
Wallet SecurityWallet Drainers: How to Detect and Avoid Them
Learn how crypto wallet drainers work, the phishing vectors they exploit, the red flags to watch for, and the exact steps to protect your assets and recover.
Wallet SecurityApproval Phishing: How One Signature Drains Your Wallet
Learn how token approval phishing works, why one malicious signature can drain your wallet, how to read Permit prompts, and how to revoke risky approvals.
Airdrop ThreatsAirdrop Scams: Malicious Tokens Flooding Your Wallet
Learn how malicious airdrop token scams flood your wallet with junk tokens to bait phishing, honeypots, and approvals, and how to stay safe.
Trading TrapsHoneypot Tokens: Why You Can Buy But Can't Sell
Honeypot tokens let you buy but block every sell so only the scammer can cash out. Learn how the trap works, the contract red flags, and how to check a token first.
Token Due DiligenceRug Pulls: How to Spot an Exit Scam Early
Learn how rug pulls work, the on-chain and marketing red flags that expose exit scams, and the due-diligence checks anyone can run before buying a token.
Social EngineeringPig Butchering: The Long-Con Crypto Investment Scam
Pig butchering scams blend fake romance with bogus crypto trading to drain victims slowly. Learn how the long con works, the red flags, and how to stay safe.
Social EngineeringSeed-Phrase Theft & Fake Support Scams
Learn how scammers steal crypto seed phrases through fake support, phishing wallets, and clipboard hijacks, plus the simple rules that keep your funds safe.
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