New to Cryptocurrency?
Everything you need to know before you start — risks, taxes, scams, and safety. No hype, just facts.
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Cryptocurrency is digital money that exists only on computers. Unlike Canadian dollars, no government or bank controls it.
The most famous cryptocurrency is Bitcoin, created in 2009. Since then, thousands of other cryptocurrencies have been created, including Ethereum, Solana, and many others.
Key Points:
- Crypto uses "blockchain" technology — a shared record of all transactions
- You store crypto in a digital "wallet" with a private key (like a password)
- Transactions are irreversible — if you send to the wrong address, it's gone
- No bank or government can freeze or recover your funds
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