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CryptoIntroduction

Introduction to Cryptocurrencies

Notes from crypto noob - Improvements welcome - October 2017

A few definitions

Blockchain :

  • A blockchain is a continuously growing list of records, called blocks, which are linked and secured using cryptography
  • By design, blockchains are inherently resistant to modification of the data.
  • A blockchain can serve as "an open, distributed ledger that can record transactions between two parties efficiently and in a verifiable and permanent way.
  • For use as a distributed ledger, a blockchain is typically managed by a peer-to-peer network collectively adhering to a protocol for validating new blocks.

Bitcoin :

  • Bitcoin is a worldwide cryptocurrency and digital payment system
  • The system is peer-to-peer, and transactions take place between users directly, without an intermediary.
  • These transactions are verified by network nodes and recorded in a public distributed ledger called a blockchain.

Digital Currency Exchange :

  • Digital currency exchanges (DCEs) or bitcoin exchanges are businesses that allow customers to trade digital currencies for other assets, such as conventional fiat money, or different digital currencies..
  • They can be market makers that typically take the bid/ask spreads as transaction commissions for their services or simply charge fees as a matching platform.[1]

Wallet :

  • A cryptocurrency wallet stores the public and private keys which can be used to receive or spend the cryptocurrency.
  • A wallet can contain multiple public and private key pairs. The cryptocurrency itself is not in the wallet.

ICO :

  • Unregulated and controversial means of crowdfunding via use of cryptocurrency, which can be a source of capital for startup companies.

Token see Ethereum

21 terms to understand cryptocurrency

Resources

Understand Blockchain

Qu'est-ce que la blockchain ? FR 3min

Comprendre la blockchain en 5mn FR 7min, un peu de technique

La Blockchain: réinventer les rapports de confiance - Claire BALVA - TEDxLyon FR 14min, non technique

La Blockchain pour les nuls. FR 20min, decideurs, bonnes explications, analogies et exemples

MaisonBitcoin Questions Réponses Bitcoin Ethereum & Blockchain, FR, 80min

Formation on Blockchain

DMTrading FR serie de formations

DMTrading 1 - Qu'est-ce que la Blockchain ? | Formation Crypto, FR 1h

La Blockchain en détail (Benoît Lafontaine - Yann Rouillard), FR, 2h, pas mal de details techniques

Ethereum

Eth Token in 2 minutes, 2min

ETH for dummies, 24min

Tokens why and How, 22Min

ICO on wiki

A gentle introduction to digital tokens

Slang related to altcoins trading

Ethereum and token Coding

Create ETH token, 4min

Programmer explains ERC20, 9min

Cryptocurrencies History and Timeline

Crypto Timeline Timeline of CryptoCurrency events with sources to learn more.

BitCoin History - wikipedia

Trading

Trading basics

WallStreet CheatSheet

Understand te Market Structure

Crypto Charts

Cryptowat.ch - Best free market charts ?

CoinOrama - aggregate data from multiple exchanges

Bids / Offer Charts

Charts of bitcoin price opn multiple exchange

Animation of BTC transactions

How to read and use charts

How to read CryptoWatch

How to read candle : 3 good Tutorials :

  • Candle and Sticks
  • Trends lines : Resistances and Support
  • Fib Retracements

Misc

Free bid game

FR - HETIC bitcoin

Cryptocurrency Price Predictions for September 2017!

Crypto Universe

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