Crypto without the hype
Learn how networks, custody and volatile markets work before taking financial risk.
beginner · 25 minutes · MarketPulse editorial team
Learning objectives
- Explain blockchain settlement
- Compare custody choices
- Recognize liquidity and token risks
Curriculum
1. Networks and tokens are different · Free preview
Open lesson2. Custody and liquidity
Open lessonFree preview · Networks and tokens are different
A blockchain is a shared transaction record maintained under a network protocol. Participants follow rules for validating transactions. Some networks use proof of work, others use proof of stake. Neither design eliminates software bugs, governance disputes or economic attacks.
A token is not automatically a share of the network business. Ask what rights the token actually confers, who controls issuance and whether useful network activity creates demand for the token. Bitcoin is not a company share. Token price can rise or fall independently of useful technology. Transaction fees and settlement times vary, and transactions may be irreversible.
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