🎓 Learn Crypto

Cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography for security and operates independently of a central bank. Bitcoin, created in 2009, was the first cryptocurrency, and thousands have been created since.

1. Research and educate yourself about different cryptocurrencies
2. Choose a reputable exchange (Coinbase, Binance, Kraken)
3. Create an account and complete verification
4. Deposit funds and make your first purchase
5. Consider using a hardware wallet for storage

Cryptocurrency itself is secure through blockchain technology, but risks include exchange hacks, scams, and wallet theft. Always use two-factor authentication, secure passwords, and consider hardware wallets for large amounts.

Bitcoin (BTC) is primarily digital money, designed as a store of value and medium of exchange. Ethereum (ETH) is a programmable blockchain platform that enables smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps), with its own currency used to power the network.

Gas fees are transaction costs paid to miners/validators for processing blockchain transactions. They vary based on network congestion and transaction complexity. Ethereum uses gas measured in "gwei", while other blockchains have different fee structures.