INTRODUCTION
• What you absolutely must understand before you plunge into crypto trading!
BITCOIN AND OTHER CRYPTOCURRENCIES: JUST THE FACTS
• The origin of Bitcoin and other digital currencies, and the mystery of Bitcoin’s founder
• Learn how cryptos and tokens are created and why
• Find out how digital coins and tokens are not like “real” currencies
CRYPTOCURRENCIES AND EXCHANGES
• How blockchains, crypto exchanges and wallets work to keep your digital assets safe – OR NOT!
• The “Keys” that put the “crypto” in Cryptocurrency
• How to reclaim your money even if you lose they “keys” to unlock your accounts
• How hackers can (sometimes) get away with stealing in plain sight
• …and what you can do to ensure that your money won’t be stolen
WORKING WITH AN EXCHANGE
• How to identify a trustworthy place to trade
• Getting verified and depositing funds into your account
• Buying, selling and transferring cryptocurrencies
• What’s going on in the blockchain when you buy and sell
• How “miners” validate transactions
• How to keep your money safe, or at least more safe, on an exchange
WORKING WITH WALLETS
• A “wallet” isn’t really a wallet…what does it do then?
• Pros & cons of different types of wallets
• How wallets work and the major mistakes to watch for
• What to do if you “lose” your wallet
MANAGING MULTIPLE CRYPTOCURRENCIES
• Trading and transferring between different wallets and exchanges
• How to optimize trading efficiency and minimize transaction fees
AVOIDING CRYPTO LOSSES
• Your money’s not in a bank—your security responsibilities
• What happens when you ignore the risks…like these people
• The essential principles of securing cryptocurrencies
EXACTLY WHAT TO DO TO KEEP YOUR INVESTMENTS SAFE
• What you’re really storing in a crypto wallet, and why
• Online and offline security measures – what’s best?
• Security levels provided by different types of wallets
• Spending and sending money securely
• How will I ever remember all those *#!@% passwords?
• Passing on cryptocurrency to your heirs
• How to recover if you do lose a password or key
PROFITING FROM CRYPTO OPPORTUNITIES
• Beyond Bitcoin: The Other Currencies, Altcoins & Tokens
• What is an ICO? Can I really get coins for free?
• Why there’s more than one “Bitcoin”
• Scams to avoid when seeking free coins and quick profits
• What happens when a coin “dies”?
• What should I buy, and why should I buy it?
THE EVOLUTION OF MONEY
• What is money, anyway?
• Why do we need yet another form of money?
• Actually, money is all in your imagination!