Crypto Learning Roadmap
A structured 6-week learning plan to master cryptocurrency.
📅 Phase 1: Crypto Basics (Week 1)
🔹 Day 1-2: Understand Bitcoin & Blockchain
- Learn What is Bitcoin (BTC)? (History, purpose, and how it works)
- Understand Blockchain Technology (Think of it as a public ledger)
- Watch Bitcoin whitepaper summary videos on YouTube
- Read Bitcoin.org FAQ
🔹 Day 3-4: How Crypto Works
- Understand Private Key vs. Public Key
- Learn how to use a Crypto Wallet (Try MetaMask or Trust Wallet)
- Learn How Transactions Work (Confirmations, Block Time, etc.)
- Compare Bitcoin (BTC) vs. Altcoins
🔹 Day 5-7: Ethereum & Smart Contracts
- Learn What is Ethereum (ETH)?
- Understand Smart Contracts
- Learn about Decentralized Applications (DApps)
- Compare Proof of Work (PoW) vs. Proof of Stake (PoS)
🔗 Suggested Resources:
- Watch “Bitcoin Explained in 10 Minutes” (YouTube)
- Read “The Internet of Money” by Andreas Antonopoulos
- Play around with a Bitcoin or Ethereum wallet
📅 Phase 2: Trading & Investing (Week 2-3)
🔹 Day 8-10: Crypto Trading Fundamentals
- Learn What is a Crypto Exchange? (Binance, Coinbase, Kraken)
- Practice Buying & Selling Crypto
- Understand Liquidity, Market Cap, and Trading Volume
- Learn Order Types (Market Order vs. Limit Order vs. Stop-Loss)
🔹 Day 11-13: Market Psychology & Risk Management
- Learn HODL Strategy (Long-term investing)
- Understand FOMO, FUD, and Market Manipulation
- Avoid Scams (Rug Pulls, Pump & Dumps, etc.)
- Learn Crypto Security (Cold Wallet vs. Hot Wallet)
🔹 Day 14-15: Altcoins & Stablecoins
- Learn What are Altcoins? (Ethereum, Solana, Cardano)
- Understand Stablecoins (USDT, USDC, DAI)
- Compare Bitcoin vs. Ethereum vs. Altcoins
- Learn about Crypto Taxes (Basic understanding)
🔗 Suggested Resources:
- Watch “How to Trade Crypto for Beginners” (YouTube)
- Read CoinGecko or CoinMarketCap for real-time data
- Open a Demo Account on Binance and practice trading
📅 Phase 3: DeFi & Passive Income (Week 4-5)
🔹 Day 16-18: Introduction to DeFi
- Learn What is DeFi (Decentralized Finance)?
- Explore DEXs (Uniswap, PancakeSwap, SushiSwap)
- Understand Liquidity Pools & Yield Farming
- Learn about DeFi Risks (Impermanent Loss, Smart Contract Risks)
🔹 Day 19-21: Staking & Earning Passive Income
- Learn How to Stake Crypto for rewards
- Understand APY (Annual Percentage Yield)
- Learn about Lending & Borrowing Crypto (Aave, Compound)
- Try staking a small amount of crypto
🔗 Suggested Resources:
- Watch DeFi Explained in 10 Minutes (YouTube)
- Use DeFi Pulse to track DeFi projects
- Try swapping on Uniswap or PancakeSwap with a small amount
📅 Phase 4: NFTs & Web3 (Week 6)
🔹 Day 22-23: NFTs & Digital Ownership
- Learn What are NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens)?
- Explore how to Buy & Sell NFTs (Try OpenSea or Rarible)
- Understand how NFTs are used in Gaming & Art
🔹 Day 24-25: Web3 & The Future of Crypto
- Learn What is Web3? (Decentralized Internet)
- Understand DAOs (Decentralized Autonomous Organizations)
- Explore What is the Metaverse?
🔹 Day 26-27: Practical Experience
- Buy a small NFT
- Join a DAO community
- Test a Web3 app
🔗 Suggested Resources:
- Read about NFTs on OpenSea Blog
- Watch NFTs & Web3 Explained (YouTube)
📅 Phase 5: Advanced Learning (Month 2+)
🔹 Smart Contracts Development (Optional)
- Learn Solidity (Ethereum’s Programming Language)
- Try coding a Simple Smart Contract
- Experiment with Ethereum Testnet
🔹 Deep Dive into Security
- Learn about 51% attacks, phishing, and private key security
- Use a Cold Wallet (Ledger, Trezor)
🔹 Stay Updated
- Follow Crypto Twitter & YouTube Channels
- Read Crypto News (CoinDesk, Decrypt, The Block)
💡 Bonus: Key Mindset & Best Practices
- Start Small – Don’t invest more than you can afford to lose.
- Security First – Always use 2FA, cold wallets, and secure backups.
- Think Long-Term – Crypto is highly volatile, patience is key.
- Always DYOR (Do Your Own Research) – Don’t trust hype.