Free courseBeginner11 minCrypto Foundations
Crypto Basics
This module explains crypto from zero: what a coin or token actually is, who sets its price, and why prices move so fast. You will also learn how keys and wallets work and why practicing with virtual money first is the calm, smart way to begin.
- 1What is a cryptocurrency?Cryptocurrency in plain English: digital units on a shared ledger, coins vs. tokens, and what gives them value.3 min
- 2How crypto prices are set: supply, demand and the order bookWho decides the price of a coin? Learn how supply, demand and an exchange order book work together, explained in simple words with a worked example.3 min
- 3Volatility, and why most retail traders lose moneyWhy crypto prices swing so hard, what that means for your money, and the honest data on how often beginner traders lose, plus habits that limit damage.2 min
- 4Keys, wallets and what practice money meansHow public and private keys work, what a crypto wallet really stores, custodial vs. self-custody, and why practicing with virtual money comes first.3 min
Education, not investment advice. Crypto prices can fall sharply and most retail traders lose money. Practice in DUKOIN uses virtual USD with no real value.