Crypto Academy
Learn crypto, no jargon, at your own pace
- modules
- 30
- in total
- ~7h50
- free
- 100%
How it works
Learn crypto in three steps
A simple, no-pressure approach: read, understand, then practice when you feel ready.
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Pick a module
Start with the basics or jump straight to a topic that interests you (yield, wallets, NFT).
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Read and understand
Each module is 10 to 20 minutes long, with simple explanations and real-world analogies.
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Move to practice
When you feel ready, apply what you have learned: a modest amount, a written plan, and time on your side.
Knowledge without end.
30 modules·3 levels·endlessly expandable
Understand·Secure·Invest
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The modules
30 modules to become autonomous
From how blockchain works to taxation, regulation, scam-spotting, DCA strategy, yield, NFTs and self-custody.
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Why crypto exists
Beginner12 minThe story behind Bitcoin: the 2008 crisis, Satoshi Nakamoto, and what it really changes.
- 2008 crisis
- Satoshi Nakamoto
- 16 years of history
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Why Bitcoin has value
Beginner13 min“Backed by nothing”? What gives a currency its value, from gold to banknotes, and why Bitcoin ticks the boxes.
- What value is
- A history of money
- Digital gold
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Understanding blockchain
Beginner15 minA shared ledger, no central bank, no magic. We demystify crypto's most misunderstood word.
- Simple definition
- Decentralization
- The hash
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Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana
Beginner20 minThe three cryptos that actually matter, their differences, real-world uses and their limits.
- BTC = digital gold
- ETH = world computer
- SOL = speed
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Stablecoins: USDC, USDT, EURCV
Beginner12 minThe crypto-dollars and crypto-euros that don't move: what they are actually for, who issues them, and what a de-peg is.
- USDC, USDT, EURCV
- Why they matter
- De-pegging risks
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Crypto scams to avoid
Beginner15 minThe 6 main scam families in crypto and the reflexes that actually protect you.
- Phishing
- Rug pulls
- Fake support
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Buying & selling your first crypto
Beginner10 minThe actual journey: open the account, deposit, buy your first crypto, withdraw to EUR, real fees.
- Account opening
- First purchase
- Withdraw to EUR
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Investing without fear
Beginner14 minThe calm beginner's mindset: fear, the long game, and why starting today changes everything.
- Tame your fear
- Time is your ally
- DYOR
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Wallets, private keys & security
Intermediate15 minEverything you need to never lose your crypto: seed phrase, hot/cold wallets, best practices.
- Hot vs cold wallet
- Seed phrase
- Custodial vs non-custodial
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DCA & investment strategy
Intermediate18 minThe simplest strategy that works: dollar-cost averaging, HODL, and pitfalls to avoid.
- DCA explained
- Long-term HODL
- Lump sum vs DCA
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Yield, staking & DeFi
Intermediate20 minHow your euros earn yield through EURCV and Morpho, what staking is, and the real risks to know about.
- Staking
- EURCV & Morpho
- Actual risks
- 12
Crypto taxes
Intermediate20 minHow your crypto is taxed depending on your country of residence: pick yours and follow the right course.
- Pick your country
- Taxable event
- Filing
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NFT & Web3
Intermediate15 minBeyond ape pictures: what NFTs are really useful for and what Web3 means in 2026.
- Useful NFTs
- Web3 simply
- Real use cases
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DAOs: governance by code
Intermediate13 minOrganizations with no boss, owned by their members: smart contracts, shared treasuries, on-chain votes — and their real limits.
- Smart contracts = bylaws
- On-chain votes and treasury
- Whales and limits
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MiCA & AMF regulation
Intermediate12 minThe European legal framework that protects users: MiCA, the AMF and the PSAN status of platforms.
- MiCA explained
- AMF & PSAN
- FTX effect
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CEX vs DEX: centralized or decentralized?
Intermediate14 minTwo ways to swap crypto, their main players (Binance, Uniswap, Jupiter) and what really separates them: who holds your keys.
- CEX vs DEX
- Uniswap & Jupiter
- Who holds your keys
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DYOR: research a crypto project
Intermediate16 minThe 6-point method to dig into a project before investing: team, whitepaper, tokenomics, community and where to find the real information.
- DYOR method
- Reading a whitepaper
- Reliable sources
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AI and crypto: hype, real uses and scams
Intermediate15 minTelling real from marketing: AI agents, decentralized compute, speculative "AI" tokens and celebrity deepfake scams.
- Real uses
- "AI" tokens
- Deepfakes
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Keeping a cool head
Intermediate16 minMastering your investor emotions: biases, FOMO, panic, and building a plan that protects you.
- Emotional cycle
- Cognitive biases
- Your written plan
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Self-custody & hardware wallets
Advanced18 minThe graduation module: when to move to a Ledger, and why starting on a regulated platform makes sense.
- Security pyramid
- Ledger & Trezor
- When to graduate
- 21
Buying an NFT on Blur, step by step
Advanced18 minA hands-on tutorial: create an external wallet, fund it from your platform, buy an NFT on Blur and understand the real fees. 100% educational.
- External wallet
- Buying on Blur
- Bursted Bubbles levels
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HD wallets: one seed, thousands of addresses
Advanced16 minHow a seed generates an infinite tree of addresses: BIP-39, BIP-32 and BIP-44 explained simply, and what it changes for your backup.
- BIP-39 / 32 / 44
- Address derivation
- Calmer backups
- 23
The passphrase: the "25th word"
Advanced14 minAn extra secret word for a hidden wallet. Understand its purpose, its dangers (no recovery) and best practices with a hardware wallet.
- Hidden wallet
- No recovery
- Hardware wallet
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Multisig: the multi-key vault
Advanced18 minSeveral keys, one quorum (e.g. 2-of-3): eliminate the single point of failure, pick the right tools for each blockchain and think about your physical security.
- 2-of-3 quorum
- Sparrow, Safe, Squads
- Physical security
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Bitcoin in depth: mining, halving, privacy
Advanced18 minProof of work, the 21 million cap and halving, the UTXO model, and why Bitcoin isn't anonymous but pseudonymous and traceable.
- Proof of work
- Halving & 21M
- Pseudonymous ≠ anonymous
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Ethereum in depth: contracts, gas and staking
Advanced18 minThe world computer: smart contracts and the EVM, gas fees, proof of stake (the Merge), staking and its risks, and L2 rollups.
- Smart contracts
- Gas & EVM
- Staking & L2
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Solana in depth: speed, fees and trade-offs
Advanced16 minProof of History and high throughput, near-zero fees, and the real trade-offs (hardware, decentralization, outages) via the trilemma.
- Proof of History
- Trilemma
- Real trade-offs
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Oracles and bridges: behind the scenes of multi-chain
Advanced15 minHow a blockchain learns the price of an asset and how value moves from one chain to another — and why bridges are hackers' number-one target.
- The oracle problem
- Wrapped tokens
- Bridge hacks
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Zero-knowledge: proving without revealing
Advanced14 minProving you're over 18 without showing your ID: the cryptography that reconciles blockchain, privacy and lower fees (ZK-rollups).
- The Ali Baba cave
- ZK-rollups
- Identity without documents
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Putting your capital to work
Advanced16 minStaking, lending, Morpho: growing your crypto without losing your head, and the golden rule return = risk.
- Staking & lending
- Return = risk
- Untouchable core
Who is it for?
Built for real people
No engineering or trading background required. The Crypto Academy is for anyone who wants to understand before acting.
The complete beginner
You have never touched crypto. We start from zero, no assumptions, in plain words.
The cautious curious
You hear about it everywhere but you want to understand before investing a single euro.
The book reader
You already have your account and want to go further: yield, security, NFT, DeFi.
FAQ
Answers to the questions people ask most
Everything beginners ask before getting started — in plain words, no jargon.
Is the Crypto Academy really free?
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Yes, 100% free. All 30 modules, quizzes and simulators are available with no payment and no card. You can read each module's introduction freely; creating a free account (in seconds) unlocks the full module, the quizzes and saves your progress across devices.
Where should a complete beginner start?
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Start with the fundamentals: what blockchain is, the difference between Bitcoin and Ethereum, then stablecoins. Move on to security (wallet and seed phrase) and the step-by-step buying module. You can also filter modules by level: beginner, intermediate, advanced.
How do I buy my first crypto?
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The dedicated module walks through every step: pick a regulated platform, verify your identity, deposit euros via SEPA transfer, then buy Bitcoin or Ethereum in minutes. It's explained step by step, no traps.
How do I sell or withdraw my crypto to cash?
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Selling means converting your crypto back to euros on your platform; withdrawing means sending those euros to your current account by transfer. The buying module also covers the reverse flow and the right reflexes to avoid an address or network mistake.
Do I have to pay tax on my crypto?
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In France, crypto gains are generally subject to the 30% flat tax, declared via form 2086. The tax module explains the taxable event, the declaration and the tools that help. It's educational and not a substitute for personalised advice.
How do I avoid scams and secure my crypto?
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Two key reflexes: never share your seed phrase, and check every link and address before acting. The scams module covers the 6 most common traps (phishing, rug pull, fake airdrop…) and the security module explains wallets, private keys and best practices.
Do I need an account to follow the Academy?
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You read each module's introduction freely. For the full module, to take the quizzes and keep your progress, a free account is required — it also lets you join the community. No card is ever requested.
Thirty modules, at your pace
Nothing to buy, nothing to install. Create a free account to keep your progress, or just start with the first module.
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