The different types of crypto, explained for beginners — no jargon.
The native currency of its own blockchain. BTC, ETH, SOL — coins pay the network’s fees and secure the chain.
Crypto built ON a blockchain: UNI, LINK, even USDT. Tokens ride the chain — but they can’t pay its fees.
A token pegged to $1 — USDT, USDC. The parking lot of crypto. But “stable” is a promise, not physics.
Own blockchain? Coin. Lives on one? Token. Promises to stay at $1? Stablecoin. That’s the whole taxonomy.
Tokens can’t pay gas. Sending USDT on Ethereum costs ETH — a wallet with tokens but zero coin is frozen.
Coins crash. Tokens can go to zero. Stablecoins can depeg. Size your positions like you respect that.
The comparison table, 5-question FAQ, and the honest risk breakdown — all free in the full guide.
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