Crypto Coin Guides

Plain English guides to the major cryptocurrencies: what each one actually does, how to buy and store it, what it costs to use, and the risks worth knowing before you put money in. 6 coin guides, updated for 2026.

• Bitcoin (BTC) — The original cryptocurrency: how it works, halvings, custody and how to buy.
• Ethereum (ETH) — Smart contracts, gas fees, staking and wallets for the second largest network.
• Tether (USDT) and stablecoins — How dollar-pegged tokens work, who backs them, and where the risks sit.
• Litecoin (LTC) — One of the oldest altcoins: mining, fees and practical uses.
• Cardano (ADA) — Proof-of-stake design, staking rewards and how to buy safely.
• Bitcoin Cash (BCH) — What the fork changed, how it differs from Bitcoin, and where it is accepted.

Before buying anywhere, check what is legal where you live in crypto regulation by country. For the practical steps, see how to buy and sell crypto and how to set up a hardware wallet. The Learn guides cover the concepts behind all of it.