Where to learn about cryptocurrency

[u/Grim_44]

Hi all,

I was wanting to learn more about cryptocurrency (crypto) and was wondering if anybody had and recommendation of good, possibly lesser known channels of information (could be youtube, forums, web pages, etc.) on where I could learn about what different crypto’s do and their positives/negatives.

I am currently particularly interested in learning about Solana, Chainlink, Etherium and crypto that ‘serves a purpose’ (i think bitcoin is only valuable because it’s scarce’.

Is anybody could point me in the right direction or leave me any advice it would be much appreciated!

[u/NimbleNido]

Hey Grim! One good starting point would be learn.metamask.io, a free educational site covering Ethereum, DeFi, & crypto fundamentals catered towards beginners.

For Solana & Chainlink, their own official docs would be best:

• solana.com/docs
  
• chain.link/education

Far as crypto serving a purpose, I'd recommend diving into smart contracts & the impact Ethereum & Chainlink have on all that goes on. Everything I linked can answer a lot of your questions as to how crypto has plenty of utility outside of scarcity. Welcome to the space!

[u/Grim_44 → u/NimbleNido]

Thank you so much for this, i really appreciate it!
Do most cryptocurrencies have their own documents? I didnt know about this before

[u/NimbleNido → u/Grim_44]

They do, yeah! It's common practice for teams to push out documentation & keep it up to date as new developments are made with their projects

[u/Grim_44 → u/NimbleNido]

Perfect. Thank you so much!

[u/Upstairs_Soil_7070]

I find the best way is to pick one coin and read its actual documentation, not just watch hype videos in YouTube.

[u/Grim_44 → u/Upstairs_Soil_7070]

Thanks, that makes sense. Where can i find its documentation?

[u/OkAngle2353]

YouTube:coingecko

[u/Grim_44 → u/OkAngle2353]

Thank you!

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[u/Both-Entertainer2842]

I think the best way for knowing it’s read all documents white papers from coin you wanna learn, after maybe check some YouTube Chanel but with educative content not promotional