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How can I keep my cryptocurrencies safe?
A key advantage of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies is that it is really hard to hack or manipulate the decentralised, secure peer-to-peer network.
Can a cryptocurrency like Bitcoin get hacked or shut down?
Bitcoin is considered hack-proof because the Bitcoin blockchain is constantly reviewed by the entire network. Thus, attacks on the blockchain itself are very unlikely.
Lessons on Personal Finance
What is personal finance and why does it matter?
Personal finance is about managing your income according to your financial situation and creating a budget for how you spend and save your money.
What are assets and liabilities?
An asset is something that puts money in your pocket whereas a liability moves money out of your pocket. Understanding the difference between the two and how they interplay is one of the first steps of managing your personal finances.
How can you set up your household budget?
Setting up a budget for your personal finances is essential for managing your money, your financial well-being and achieving your financial goals.
Beginner lessons
The beginnings of money and the importance of trust
Before we dive into the world of cryptocurrencies, let us take a step back and learn some basics about the concept of money.
What's the difference between a cryptocurrency like Bitcoin and fiat money?
Cryptocurrencies share many similarities with conventional fiat money, but also offer some interesting advantages.
How does a blockchain work?
The internet promised an age of decentralised freedom, but today we still heavily rely on centralised players like we did in the analogue age. Many of the processes that run our global financial system and the world at large, are still paper-based and at risk of human error from centralised authorities. Blockchain technology is here to change that.
What is a blockchain?
A blockchain is a special type of database. Transactions are not governed by a single party, but rather the entire transaction history is recorded in a decentralised, distributed ledger.
