# Beginner Guide: Crypto Basic

In this section, we will cover the basic terms and ideas you need to know before you start a transaction or trading. Our goal is no jargon, just clear explanations.

**Lesson 1:** [**What Is Cryptocurrency and How Does It Work?**](https://learn.cwallet.com/what-is-cryptocurrency-and-how-does-it-work/)

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**Lesson 2:** [**What Is Blockchain and How Does It Work?**](https://learn.cwallet.com/what-is-blockchain-and-how-does-it-work/)

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**Lesson 3:** [**What Is a Stablecoin? And Why It Matters in the Crypto World**](https://learn.cwallet.com/what-is-a-stablecoin-and-why-it-matters-in-the-crypto-world/)

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**Lesson 4:** [**Coins vs. Tokens: What’s the Difference?**](https://learn.cwallet.com/coins-vs-tokens-whats-the-difference/)

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**Lesson 5:** [**What Is a Crypto Wallet? How Does It Keep Your Digital Assets Safe?**](https://learn.cwallet.com/what-is-a-crypto-wallet-how-does-it-keep-your-digital-assets-safe/)

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**Lesson 6:** [**What Is DeFi? Beginner’s Introduction to Decentralized Finance**](https://learn.cwallet.com/what-is-defi-beginners-introduction-to-decentralized-finance/)


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