Crypto Guides
Cryptocurrency guides ranging from basic information to secure usage.
You can find all cryptocurrency guides in this directory. To proceed by topic or search for a specific guide, visit the Crypto Learning Center. For readers trading for the first time, the guides on purchasing, wallets, transfers, and account security complement one another.
What is Cryptocurrency?
Cryptocurrency is the general name for digital assets where transfers and ownership records are verified using cryptographic methods.
Read more BitcoinWhat is Bitcoin?
Bitcoin is a network that enables the transfer of value without a central account manager, and BTC is the native asset of this network.
Read more EthereumWhat is Ethereum?
Ethereum is a blockchain network where smart contracts operate. ETH is the native asset used for transaction fees and staking on the network.
Read more BasicsWhat is Blockchain?
Blockchain is a record structure where transactions are kept in linked blocks and validated by participants through shared rules.
Read more BasicsWhat is a Stablecoin?
A stablecoin is a crypto asset aiming to keep its value close to a reference like the dollar; this target is not a price guarantee.
Read more BasicsWhat Is an Altcoin?
An altcoin is a broad term commonly used to describe crypto assets other than Bitcoin.
Read more BasicsWhat Is the Difference Between a Coin and a Token?
A coin generally refers to the native asset of a network, while a token refers to a digital asset defined on an existing network.
Read more BasicsHow to Read a Whitepaper
A whitepaper is a document that explains a project's purpose and design; it is not an independent verification of the implemented product.
Read more BitcoinHow to Buy Bitcoin: Accounts, Orders and Fees
Learn how to deposit TL, find the BTC/TRY market, place orders, and calculate commissions step-by-step; then decide where to store your Bitcoin.
Read more BitcoinHow to Sell Bitcoin
The net proceeds from selling Bitcoin are calculated by factoring in the execution price along with commission and transfer fees.
Read more BitcoinHow to Transfer Bitcoin
A Bitcoin transfer proceeds by broadcasting a transaction created and signed by a wallet to the network and including it in blocks.
Read more BitcoinWhat Is Bitcoin Mining?
Bitcoin mining is the activity carried out by participants who generate proof of work to create valid blocks.
Read more BitcoinWhat is Bitcoin Halving?
Halving is the process where the Bitcoin block subsidy is reduced by half every 210,000 blocks.
Read more EthereumHow Does Ethereum Staking Work?
Learn about Ethereum staking methods, ETH validation, pools, rewards, and the withdrawal process.
Read more EthereumWhat is a Gas Fee and How is it Calculated?
Gas is the measure of the computational resource consumed by a transaction on Ethereum; the gas fee is the pricing of that resource.
Read more EthereumWhat Is Layer 2?
Layer 2 refers to scaling systems that process transactions off the main chain while inheriting specific security or data guarantees from the main network.
Read more Wallets & SecurityHow to Choose a Crypto Wallet
A crypto wallet is the tool that allows you to manage keys and sign transactions; your choice depends on your intended use and custody responsibility.
Read more Wallets & SecurityThe Difference Between Hot and Cold Wallets
In a hot wallet, private keys can be used in an online environment; cold storage aims to keep private keys offline.
Read more Wallets & SecurityWhat to Look for When Setting Up a Hardware Wallet?
A hardware wallet is a storage tool that signs transactions while keeping private keys within the device.
Read more Wallets & SecurityHow to Store a Seed Phrase
A seed phrase consists of recovery words used to regenerate keys in compatible wallets.
Read more Wallets & SecurityHow to Choose the Right Network for Crypto Transfers
When transferring crypto, ensuring both sender and receiver support the same network is just as vital as using the correct token name.
Read more Wallets & SecurityHow to Track a Blockchain Transaction
Transaction tracking is the process of checking the status, confirmations, and transfer details on the correct network's explorer using a TXID.
Read more Wallets & SecurityHow to Protect Against Phishing in Crypto
Phishing attempts to obtain sensitive information or transaction approvals by tricking users into trusting a fraudulent person or interface.
Read more Wallets & SecurityHow to Revoke Token Spending Allowances
A token spending allowance is an authorization that defines how much of a specific token a contract can use from your wallet.
Read more DeFi & Web3How Does DeFi Work?
DeFi refers to applications that offer financial transactions like swaps and lending through smart contracts on the blockchain.
Read more DeFi & Web3How to Swap on a DEX
A DEX allows users to swap their assets through smart contracts or on-chain order mechanisms.
Read more DeFi & Web3What Is Providing Liquidity?
Providing liquidity involves making assets available under specific rules so that other users can trade in a market.
Read more DeFi & Web3What Is Impermanent Loss?
Impermanent loss is the phenomenon where the outcome of providing liquidity to a pool lags behind the result of simply holding the same assets in a wallet.
Read more DeFi & Web3Lending and Borrowing in DeFi
In DeFi debt markets, users can provide assets to earn yield or borrow funds against eligible collateral.
Read more DeFi & Web3How Does a Blockchain Bridge Work?
A bridge is a mechanism that coordinates the transfer of assets or messages between different blockchain networks.
Read more DeFi & Web3Security Guide for Airdrop Verification and Safety
An airdrop is a method of token distribution; however, the fact that it appears free does not mean interacting with your wallet is without risk.
Read more DeFi & Web3How to Read Tokenomics
Tokenomics is the economic design framework that examines a token's supply, distribution, utility, and incentives collectively.
Read more Market LiteracyHow to Calculate Market Cap and FDV
Market capitalization is generally the product of the unit price and the circulating supply. FDV is calculated based on the assumption of a fully diluted supply.
Read more Market LiteracyThe Difference Between Trading Volume and Liquidity
While volume tracks the total sum of past transactions, liquidity represents the capacity to execute a trade without significantly altering the price.
Read more Market LiteracyMarket, Limit, and Stop Orders
The order type determines the price and execution conditions under which a transaction is transmitted to the market.
Read more Market LiteracyWhat Are Spread and Slippage?
Spread is the difference between the best bid and ask prices. Slippage is the deviation between the expected price and the executed price.
Read more Market LiteracyHow Leverage and Liquidation Work
Leverage involves holding a market position larger than your collateral. Liquidation is the forced closure of a position when collateral requirements are no longer met.
Read more Market LiteracyHow to Read Funding Rates and Open Interest
Funding is the periodic payment between long and short parties in perpetual futures. Open interest measures the total number of outstanding contracts.
Read more Market LiteracyHow Do Crypto ETFs Work?
Crypto ETFs and similar exchange-traded products can provide investors with access to crypto assets or their derivatives through a securities account.
Read more Market LiteracyHow to Read On-Chain Data
On-chain analysis generates metrics regarding transactions, addresses, and asset movements from blockchain records.
Read more Market LiteracyWhat Is Staking? How It Works, Rewards and Risks
Staking involves participating in a network's validation process with crypto assets. Learn about methods, reward calculation, exit processes, and network differences.
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