Station Slides
Station Slides — bite-size lessons
Just swipe through, left to right. Tap any highlighted word for its meaning — beginner-friendly.
What is a blockchain?The technology under all crypto — gently, in a 3-minute story.Centralized vs decentralizedSpeed vs resilience — seen as a spectrum, not a black-and-white choice.What is Bitcoin?The first cryptocurrency — why it was created and why it has value.Bitcoin halvingNew issuance halves roughly every four years — and what that does (and doesn't) mean for price.What is Ethereum?The 'blockchain that runs apps' — and how it differs from Bitcoin.What is Web3?Web1 → Web2 → Web3 explained as read, write, own — in a 3-minute story.What is a wallet?How a crypto 'wallet' and its keys really work — made simple.Protecting your keys and seed phraseThe single most important skill: key management. The do's and the never-do's.Hot vs cold walletsOnline 'hot' vs offline 'cold' wallets — how to trade convenience for safety.Two-factor authenticationAdding a second key on top of your password — and why an authenticator app beats SMS.How to choose an exchangeYour first step — 4 ways to pick a safe exchange, in a quick story.Market vs limit ordersA peek at the order book — and the difference between market and limit orders.How transactions get confirmedWhy a transfer takes a moment to 'settle' — how confirmations work, gently.What is a gas fee?The 'gas fee' on transfers and NFTs — why it spikes, and how to pay less.What is Layer 2?When the main chain is congested and fees are high — the faster, cheaper layer built on top.What is a smart contract?How a 'self-running contract' works — its power and its risks.What is DeFi?'Finance without banks' — how it works, and where the risk is.What is staking?How 'lock it up to earn rewards' works — and the risks people miss.What is a DAO?A gentle look at the DAO — an organization with no boss — and its real-world limits.What is an NFT?How something digital can be 'one of a kind' — and the common misunderstandings.What is a stablecoin?The 'crypto that doesn't move in price' — how it works, what it's for, and its risk.What is a stablecoin depeg?When a coin meant to be $1 slips off — why depegs happen and what to check.How to spot a scamThe most important skill in crypto: defense. The red flags of common scams.