Learn the fundamentals of blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and everything related to the technology before investing or trading crypto assets in this section.

Getting Started

Apa itu Bitcoin?

What is Bitcoin?

What is Ethereum and How Does It Work?

Which Investors and Institutions have Invested in Bitcoin?

How to Invest in Crypto with Pintu

Introduction to Cryptocurrency

What is Stablecoin?

What is Decentralized Finance (DeFi)?

What is an Altcoin?

The Differences Between CeFi and DeFi in Crypto

Introduction to Smart Contract  Technologies

7 Things To Consider Before Investing in Cryptocurrency

4 Reasons Why Crypto is Valuable

7 Things to Know before Investing in Cryptocurrency

Common Misconceptions about Bitcoin

How to Read a Crypto Whitepaper

Hardware Wallets: The Most Secure Crypto Wallet

Total Value Locked (TVL): What Is It and Why Does It Matter?

Blockchain Explorer: Your Gateway to Transparent Transactions

8 Use Cases of Web3 Wallets in Blockchain Ecosystem

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Are you trying to invest in cryptocurrency? You might be amazed at the high returns the crypto-world has to offer. Many people believe that the price of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies will continue to grow. Many see crypto as a digital asset that people use as investments.

Cryptocurrency is different from government-issued national currency (fiat currency). Cryptocurrencies have an encryption technology that prevents assets from being copied and reused. On the other hand, fiat currencies are regulated by the central bank. Fiat money is regarded to be a legal tender since it is the official mode of finalizing transactions.

The idea of enabling fund transfer to be conducted without an intermediary is one of the reasons crypto is attractive. Bitcoin operates on the peer-to-peer network without the need for intermediaries and there are no central banks or administrators. Transactions are verified by network nodes via cryptography and recorded in a public distributed ledger called a blockchain. Using cryptocurrency for cross-border transfer is even cheaper when compared to sending money via banks. Usually, cross-border payment takes longer and costs more because it is done through intermediaries.

With a decentralized payment system, crypto can be transferred from one continent to another, at very low costs and in a matter of seconds, instead of waiting days or weeks, and paying high commissions to the third party (for example Bank).

All cryptocurrency can be traded & transacted globally and 24/7. The exchange rate of each asset is determined by the supply & demand of the trading market participants.

Some years ago, mainly retail investors invested in crypto assets. Nowadays, institutional investors such as banks, family offices, asset managers, and insurance companies are getting interested in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

If you're interested to jump into the world of crypto investing, make sure you spend some time to read the articles on Pintu Academy. Cryptocurrency is a complicated and unique technology that is also accessible. Only after you understand these basics can you make a decision on whether or not it is right for your investment needs. Find our general guide for anyone who wants to start investing in cryptocurrency.