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Crypto Beginner Guides

Seven in-depth, plain-English guides covering everything a beginner needs — the history, the types, the how-tos, and the mistakes to avoid. Read them in order for a full foundation, or jump to what you need. New here? Start with The CGH Crypto Information Guide — our free 18-page starter PDF.

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The CGH Crypto Information Guide

The complete starter roadmap in one PDF — what crypto is, choosing an exchange, building a portfolio, risk management, wallets, market cycles, staking, the lingo, scams to dodge, and the 10 classic beginner mistakes.

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PART 01 · 16 MIN

Crypto Wallets & Self-Custody

A beginner's guide to crypto wallets — what they really are, how self-custody works, wallet types, seed phrase security, and safe setup steps.

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PART 02 · 15 MIN

Crypto Exchanges: Buying & Selling

A beginner's guide to crypto exchanges — how CEXs, DEXs, P2P markets, and brokers work, plus fees, KYC, and safe buying and selling.

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PART 03 · 13 MIN

Sending Crypto Transactions

A beginner's guide to how crypto transactions work — signing, broadcasting, confirmations, address formats, transaction types, and safe first-send steps.

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PART 04 · 15 MIN

Gas Fees & Blockchain Networks

A beginner's guide to gas fees and blockchain networks — what gas is, why it exists, how Bitcoin, Ethereum, L2s, and other chains price transactions.

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PART 05 · 16 MIN

Stablecoins Explained

A beginner's guide to stablecoins — what they are, how they hold a dollar peg, the main types, real depeg events, and mistakes to avoid.

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PART 06 · 15 MIN

On-Chain Analysis for Beginners

Learn what on-chain data is, why it matters, the free tools beginners can use, and the mistakes to avoid when reading blockchain activity.

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PART 07 · 17 MIN

DeFi: Decentralized Finance

A beginner's guide to DeFi — how decentralized finance works, its history, main types (DEXs, lending, staking), and how to try it safely.

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