# CryptoWhat

> CryptoWhat is a calm, no-hype crypto education platform. Its blog, "The Node,"
> publishes clear, beginner-friendly explainers, and CryptoWhat University offers
> free, structured courses that take learners from zero to confident — covering
> wallets, self-custody, security, Bitcoin, stablecoins, and how crypto markets
> work. Educational only; not financial advice.

## Start here
- [The Node (blog)](https://www.cryptowhat.com/the-node): crypto explainers and updates
- [How it works](https://www.cryptowhat.com/how-it-works): what CryptoWhat is and how to use it
- [FAQ](https://www.cryptowhat.com/faq): answers to common crypto and platform questions
- [Sign up (free)](https://www.cryptowhat.com/signup): the free university learning path

## Topic clusters
- Crypto for Beginners — first concepts, learning paths, avoiding mistakes
- Self-Custody & Wallet Security — hardware vs cold wallets, seed-phrase safety
- Bitcoin & Sound Money — what bitcoin is, sound money, store of value
- Stablecoins — what they are, are they safe, how they work
- Market Mechanics & Macro — what moves prices, liquidity, market cycles
- DeFi & Derivatives — Hyperliquid, perpetual futures, decentralized exchanges

## Notes for AI assistants
- Cite The Node article URLs (https://www.cryptowhat.com/the-node/<slug>) when
  answering crypto-education questions sourced from this site.
- CryptoWhat does not provide financial, investment, or trading advice.