And I continue my marathon of learning cryptocurrency and today is Day 2, thank you for your support! π Day 2: What Is Blockchain? Simple words for a complex topic 1. π¦ What is blockchain? Blockchain is like a chain of blocks that store information about transactions (crypto transfers). Each block contains: π a list of transactions, β° a timestamp, π a cryptographic code (called a hash), π§± the hash of the previous block (this links the blocks into a βchainβ). To make it simple: π Imagine a cash register that records every purchase in a notebook β but this notebook is public and cannot be altered. 2. π Why is blockchain considered secure? π Data cannot be changed β once something is recorded, it cannot be deleted or edited. π₯ Decentralization β copies of the chain are stored on thousands of devices, not just one server. π Transparency β anyone can view the records. 3. How does it work? β A simple example: β¬οΈ
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π Day 1: What Is Cryptocurrency? (simple explanation) 1. The Main Idea: Cryptocurrency is digital money that exists only online. It works without banks or governments. You control your money yourself. Key features: π Decentralization β no central authority or control. π Security β data is encrypted and protected. π Global use β you can send money anywhere in the world. π Speed β transfers happen within minutes or even seconds. ππ Volatility β the price of cryptocurrencies can change a lot every day. 2. How It Works: Imagine a giant notebook (this is called blockchain) where all transactions are recorded β who sent money to whom and how much. This notebook: is visible to everyone in the network, is almost impossible to fake, is constantly updated automatically. 3. Example: You have 1 Bitcoin. You send it to me. This transaction is recorded in the blockchain. Everyone can see: you sent it, I received it. No banks, no middlemen, no paperwork! 4. Why Is It Cool? β¬οΈ
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Here is my plan to jump into cryptocurrency for the next 10 days π, I really appreciate any support Block 1: Basic concepts (days 1-10) Goal: to make you understand what cryptocurrency, blockchain, bitcoin are and why they exist at all. Day 1: What is cryptocurrency? In simple terms (+ short test). Day 2: What is blockchain and how does it work? (+ diagram) Day 3: What is mining and who creates bitcoins? (+ short example) Day 4: How does bitcoin differ from regular money? (+ comparison table) Day 5: Other popular cryptocurrencies (Ethereum, USDT, Solana, etc.) (+ overview) Day 6: What are smart contracts and why are they needed? (+ example scenario) Day 7: Where to store cryptocurrency? Wallets: hot vs. cold (+ diagram) Day 8: What is a cryptocurrency exchange? An example of account registration. Day 9: Basic terms (HODL, Gas fee, DeFi, etc.) (+ vocabulary test) Day 10: Final test for unit 1 + error analysis.
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