A little more than a decade ago, Bitcoin
emerged as a new kind of money designed for the internet – giving people on opposite sides of
the world the ability to exchange value without governments, banks, or anyone else in the
middle. In the years since, it’s evolved into an asset worth hundreds of billions of dollars
and sparked an entirely new, constantly evolving crypto universe.
If you’re seeking a deeper understanding of
all things crypto, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve gathered some of the smartest, most
essential resources the internet has to offer: YouTube clips that can help you grapple with
arcane concepts, podcast interviews with foundational figures, and the Bitcoin white paper —
the document that started it all.
(Just looking for the basics? We’ve got you
covered, too. Check out Koinmex’s essential guides to Bitcoin, blockchains, setting up a
wallet, getting into DeFi, and more.)
The case for Bitcoin and the rise of digital
money
The best way to understand crypto — how a
blockchain works, why it matters, how the space has evolved — is to start with Bitcoin. The
original cryptocurrency continues to dominate all other forms of digital money—it’s most
people’s gateway to the wider crypto world, and its technology provides the foundation for a
lot of what came after. Here are some of the best explanations of what Bitcoin is and how it
gave rise to the entire crypto ecosystem.
Why (and how) you should think about
investing in Bitcoin
In a remarkably short period of time,
Bitcoin’s market cap has gone from essentially zero to nearly $200 billion (as of November
2020). If you want to understand where Bitcoin has been and where it’s headed, we’ve gathered
insights from some of crypto’s biggest and smartest investors.
Ethereum and other coins
Ethereum took Bitcoin’s blockchain idea and
made it more flexible – allowing it to power everything from games to tools that are creating
an entire decentralized alternative to the financial system. But while it might be the
second-biggest digital currency by market cap, it’s certainly not the only Bitcoin
alternative. Learn about Ether and other altcoins here.
Core concepts
If you want to really understand crypto you
need to understand the technology behind it. Get up to speed on concepts ranging from
blockchains and decentralization to smart contracts and more.
Best crypto podcasts
Want to take your crypto education offscreen
and hear about the latest developments? These crypto podcasts offer behind-the-scenes stories
and interviews with key players.
And more...
Check out the lists that inspired this
guide, created and maintained by crypto investors. They’re full of valuable material.
-
a16z Crypto Canon (Venture giant Andreessen
Horowitz’s crypto fun maintains this mega list of crypto articles)
-
Dan Romero’s Crypto Reading (Angel investor
and former Koinmex Vice President Dan Romero chronicles crypto history via his list of
essential links)