Crypto basics
Plain-language guides on wallets, networks and staying safe, written by the My Chain team.
How to start with crypto: a calm first week
A practical plan for your first deposit, from choosing an asset to keeping your account safe.
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Custodial vs self-custody wallets, explained simply
Who holds the keys changes how you recover access, who you trust, and what can go wrong.
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Stablecoins explained: dollars on a blockchain
How USDT and USDC keep a steady price, what backs them, and when they are useful.
ReadCrypto terms, explained
From addresses to yield, short, clear definitions.
Network fee
What the blockchain charges to include your transaction.
Private key
The secret number that authorises spending from an address.
Seed phrase
Twelve or twenty-four words that back up an entire wallet.
Stablecoin
A token designed to hold a steady value, usually one US dollar.
Two-factor authentication
A second sign-in step on top of your password.
Open your My Chain account
It takes about a minute. Your wallet phrase and 2FA are set up on the way in.