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About Basic Crypto
I don't call myself an expert but I know the basics and I am here to explain. What is Bitcoin? What is the Blockchain? What is an NFT? What is Cryptocurrency? Come here and find out.
- Publisher
- Conor Olstad
- Category
- technology
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 13 Dec 2021
- Latest episode
- 4 Dec 2024
Latest episodes
18 episodes in the feed.
4 Dec 2024
What is Alt Season?
Basic Crypto host Conor Olstad explains what Alt season means for cryptocurrency investors and how to navigate this potentially lucrative market trend.
17 Apr 2024
What is the Bitcoin Halving?
On April 19th, 2024 we have a Bitcoin Halving, This means a lot and yet very little for those who buy, sell, and hold, bitcoin. Want to learn everything about it? Check out this episode. Other episodes I reference: What is Cryptocurrency? https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/EPgnscdfSIb What is a Crypto Wallet? https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/K43n1bdfSIb What is the Blockchain? https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/LnyqAbdfSIb Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ABDq7EQPMZ8 Here are some exchanges I have used successfully. PLEASE DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH WHEN SETTING UP AN ACCOUNT AND INVESTING!!! Referral links - Coinbase: coinbase.com/join/olstad_z?src=ios-link (//coinbase.com/join/olstad_z?src=ios-link) Uphold: https://uphold.com/signup?referral=543cc28383 (https://uphold.com/signup?referral=543cc28383) OKcoin: https://www.okcoin.com/join/600090433 (https://www.okcoin.com/join/600090433) Binance.us: https://accounts.binance.us/en/register?ref=52276413 (https://accounts.binance.us/en/register?ref=52276413) Bitrue: https://www.bitrue.com/act/partner/landing?cn=900000&inviteCode=GLZVGG (https://www.bitrue.com/act/partner/landing?cn=900000&inviteCode=GLZVGG) Let me know if you have any questions! https://twitter.com/conorolstad (https://twitter.com/conorolstad) Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/basic-crypto/id1492125911 And Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/30hv0KOXjs0zWYb4bQJurI --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/basic-crypto/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/basic-crypto/support)
14 Mar 2024
Why So Many Coins? Discussing Utility
In this Episode we dive into the explanation of why so many coins are on the market and what differentiates some coins from others. Where should you put your attention? What should you take note of or watch for? All this is answered on this episode of Basic Crypto. Watch this Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mAOQCyQGGck Stablecoin Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/ZRqsqdkJXHb Stablecoin Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YZVoVL4bjmY Here are some exchanges I have used successfully. PLEASE DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH WHEN SETTING UP AN ACCOUNT AND INVESTING!!! Referral links - Coinbase: coinbase.com/join/olstad_z?src=ios-link (//coinbase.com/join/olstad_z?src=ios-link) Uphold: https://uphold.com/signup?referral=543cc28383 (https://uphold.com/signup?referral=543cc28383) OKcoin: https://www.okcoin.com/join/600090433 (https://www.okcoin.com/join/600090433) Binance.us: https://accounts.binance.us/en/register?ref=52276413 (https://accounts.binance.us/en/register?ref=52276413) Bitrue: https://www.bitrue.com/act/partner/landing?cn=900000&inviteCode=GLZVGG (https://www.bitrue.com/act/partner/landing?cn=900000&inviteCode=GLZVGG) Let me know if you have any questions! https://twitter.com/conorolstad (https://twitter.com/conorolstad) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/basic-crypto/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/basic-crypto/support)
1 Nov 2023
FTX, Alameda Research, and Sam Bankman-Fried
So what actually happened with FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried? It is a complicated subject because it is using assets that a lot of people don't understand or think are unnecessary. I don't even know all the details but I will do my best to explain what I have learned in a way that helps you understand how important the exposure was in the grand scheme of Crypto. Here are some exchanges I have used successfully. PLEASE DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH WHEN SETTING UP AN ACCOUNT AND INVESTING!!! Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/E21cra4H_ag (https://youtu.be/E21cra4H_ag) Referral links - Coinbase: coinbase.com/join/olstad_z?src=ios-link (//coinbase.com/join/olstad_z?src=ios-link) Uphold: https://uphold.com/signup?referral=543cc28383 (https://uphold.com/signup?referral=543cc28383) OKcoin: https://www.okcoin.com/join/600090433 (https://www.okcoin.com/join/600090433) Binance.us: https://accounts.binance.us/en/register?ref=52276413 (https://accounts.binance.us/en/register?ref=52276413) Bitrue: https://www.bitrue.com/act/partner/landing?cn=900000&inviteCode=GLZVGG (https://www.bitrue.com/act/partner/landing?cn=900000&inviteCode=GLZVGG) Let me know if you have any questions! https://twitter.com/conorolstad (https://twitter.com/conorolstad) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/basic-crypto/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/basic-crypto/support)
25 Sept 2023
Why is Crypto and the Blockchain so Important?
In this episode we take a little bit of a break from the topics to talk about them as a collective. Using the knowledge we have learned we can discuss why this is so important. Additionally, I brought on my associate, Jacob, to ask some questions because he is a listener and learner of this technology. We discuss the reason you should learn about this. Why is this crypto thing so important? How is Crypto going to affect me? When should I actually know anything about crypto? Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KePYI-j0LwM (https://youtu.be/KePYI-j0LwM) Here are some exchanges I have used successfully. PLEASE DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH WHEN SETTING UP AN ACCOUNT AND INVESTING!!! Referral links - Coinbase: coinbase.com/join/olstad_z?src=ios-link (//coinbase.com/join/olstad_z?src=ios-link) Uphold: https://uphold.com/signup?referral=543cc28383 (https://uphold.com/signup?referral=543cc28383) OKcoin: https://www.okcoin.com/join/600090433 (https://www.okcoin.com/join/600090433) Binance.us: https://accounts.binance.us/en/register?ref=52276413 (https://accounts.binance.us/en/register?ref=52276413) Bitrue: https://www.bitrue.com/act/partner/landing?cn=900000&inviteCode=GLZVGG (https://www.bitrue.com/act/partner/landing?cn=900000&inviteCode=GLZVGG) Let me know if you have any questions! https://twitter.com/conorolstad (https://twitter.com/conorolstad) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/basic-crypto/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/basic-crypto/support)
19 Sept 2023
What is Web3?
In this episode we dive into the idea of Web3 and what the average person or developer is thinking about when that term is used. Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DFqZ6-Yszfo Here are some exchanges I have used successfully. PLEASE DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH WHEN SETTING UP AN ACCOUNT AND INVESTING!!! Referral links - Coinbase: coinbase.com/join/olstad_z?src=ios-link (//coinbase.com/join/olstad_z?src=ios-link) Uphold: https://uphold.com/signup?referral=543cc28383 (https://uphold.com/signup?referral=543cc28383) OKcoin: https://www.okcoin.com/join/600090433 (https://www.okcoin.com/join/600090433) Binance.us: https://accounts.binance.us/en/register?ref=52276413 (https://accounts.binance.us/en/register?ref=52276413) Bitrue: https://www.bitrue.com/act/partner/landing?cn=900000&inviteCode=GLZVGG (https://www.bitrue.com/act/partner/landing?cn=900000&inviteCode=GLZVGG) Let me know if you have any questions! https://twitter.com/conorolstad (https://twitter.com/conorolstad) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/basic-crypto/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/basic-crypto/support)
11 Sept 2023
The difference between a Coin and a Token
In this episode we talk about the differences of coins vs tokens. It is good to listen to the other episodes before listening to this one because we talk about certain topics that need to be understood before diving in. What is the Blockchain (https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/RCFKIAwT0Cb) What is a smart contract (https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/2CWqIywT0Cb) Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bVfp5UPBQM0 (https://youtu.be/bVfp5UPBQM0) Here are some exchanges I have used successfully. PLEASE DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH WHEN SETTING UP AN ACCOUNT AND INVESTING!!! Referral links - Coinbase: coinbase.com/join/olstad_z?src=ios-link (//coinbase.com/join/olstad_z?src=ios-link) Uphold: https://uphold.com/signup?referral=543cc28383 (https://uphold.com/signup?referral=543cc28383) OKcoin: https://www.okcoin.com/join/600090433 (https://www.okcoin.com/join/600090433) Binance.us: https://accounts.binance.us/en/register?ref=52276413 (https://accounts.binance.us/en/register?ref=52276413) Bitrue: https://www.bitrue.com/act/partner/landing?cn=900000&inviteCode=GLZVGG (https://www.bitrue.com/act/partner/landing?cn=900000&inviteCode=GLZVGG) Let me know if you have any questions! https://twitter.com/conorolstad (https://twitter.com/conorolstad) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/basic-crypto/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/basic-crypto/support)
9 Feb 2022
What is Mining?
I thought mining was the only way I could get crypto... not so. Let's dive into what mining is and a brief explanation of where to look if you want to start. Watch the Podcast: https://youtu.be/A2Im-P1xyuw (https://youtu.be/A2Im-P1xyuw) Let me know if you have any questions! https://twitter.com/conorolstad (https://twitter.com/conorolstad) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/basic-crypto/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/basic-crypto/support)
2 Feb 2022
What is a Stablecoin?
Today we dive into the need and use of stablecoins and the different ways people have found a way to keep the price stable in both a centralized and decentralized way. Watch the Podcast: https://youtu.be/YZVoVL4bjmY (https://youtu.be/YZVoVL4bjmY) Let me know if you have any questions! https://twitter.com/conorolstad (https://twitter.com/conorolstad) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/basic-crypto/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/basic-crypto/support)
24 Jan 2022
What is a DOGE Coin? (Meme Coins)
In this podcast we discuss the popular coin DOGE that has experienced much volatility and press. With the crazy amount of money that it can make you, it is best to know what and why coins like this exist. Watch the podcast here: https://youtu.be/nyDpYzL06Jo (https://youtu.be/nyDpYzL06Jo) Let me know if you have any questions! https://twitter.com/conorolstad (https://twitter.com/conorolstad) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/basic-crypto/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/basic-crypto/support)
17 Jan 2022
What is Staking? Passive Income with Crypto
In this episode we go over how to make passive income with your crypto. With every investment and everything in life, there is a risk so definitely weigh those risks and do you own research before deciding to pull the trigger on a staking solution. OKcoin: https://www.okcoin.com/join/600090433 (https://www.okcoin.com/join/600090433) Uphold: https://uphold.com/signup?referral=543cc28383 (https://uphold.com/signup?referral=543cc28383) Binance.us: https://accounts.binance.us/en/register?ref=52276413 (https://accounts.binance.us/en/register?ref=52276413) Bitrue: https://www.bitrue.com/act/partner/landing?cn=900000&inviteCode=GLZVGG (https://www.bitrue.com/act/partner/landing?cn=900000&inviteCode=GLZVGG) Coinbase (staking coming soon): coinbase.com/join/olstad_z?src=ios-link (//coinbase.com/join/olstad_z?src=ios-link) Let me know if you have questions: https://twitter.com/conorolstad Watch this podcast here: https://youtu.be/aRNsrqm8IXE (https://youtu.be/aRNsrqm8IXE) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/basic-crypto/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/basic-crypto/support)
6 Jan 2022
What are Smart Contracts (Etherium)?
We deal with contracts everyday and a lot of people make a living interpreting the contracts as a middleman for both parties involved. What if we had a computer that could do it? An unbiased source that would interpret the contract the same every time so there was nothing lost in translation. Today we dive into what smart contracts actually are and how they may be used in the future to automate current industries so that no central authority needs to be trusted and no bias needs to come into play. Watch the podcast here: https://youtu.be/DpuG8iO-00E Let me know if you have questions: https://twitter.com/conorolstad --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/basic-crypto/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/basic-crypto/support)
3 Jan 2022
What is Bitcoin?
Bitcoin has been deemed by some as the currency the future. Others think it is worthless and a ponzi scheme. Let talk about what it actually is and hopefully shed some light on what everyone is talking about these days. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/BTGOM-SCmrw (https://youtu.be/BTGOM-SCmrw) Send me a tweet with your questions: https://twitter.com/conorolstad (https://twitter.com/conorolstad) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/basic-crypto/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/basic-crypto/support)
27 Dec 2021
How do I Invest in Crypto?
A common question is where to start investing. The FOMO is too great to not try, right? Let's dive into it. Here are some exchanges I have used successfully. PLEASE DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH WHEN SETTING UP AN ACCOUNT AND INVESTING!!! Referral links - Coinbase: coinbase.com/join/olstad_z?src=ios-link (//coinbase.com/join/olstad_z?src=ios-link) Uphold: https://uphold.com/signup?referral=543cc28383 (https://uphold.com/signup?referral=543cc28383) OKcoin: https://www.okcoin.com/join/600090433 (https://www.okcoin.com/join/600090433) Binance.us: https://accounts.binance.us/en/register?ref=52276413 (https://accounts.binance.us/en/register?ref=52276413) Bitrue: https://www.bitrue.com/act/partner/landing?cn=900000&inviteCode=GLZVGG (https://www.bitrue.com/act/partner/landing?cn=900000&inviteCode=GLZVGG) Watch this podcast: https://youtu.be/KImHlYsfTRE (https://youtu.be/KImHlYsfTRE) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/basic-crypto/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/basic-crypto/support)
20 Dec 2021
What is the Blockchain?
The blockchain is a very complex thing and there are a lot of terms that are used to describe it. I did my best to break it down in a simple way and yet explain it with a little depth so that you can know and trust what it can do. Let me know if you have questions: https://twitter.com/conorolstad To watch the podcast, check out my channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7kky_9XVGB18l9XodEDv2w --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/basic-crypto/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/basic-crypto/support)
18 Dec 2021
What is a Crypto Wallet? (Hot vs Cold)
Hot wallets and Cold wallets have their pros and cons but understanding what they are first will help you decide which is right for you. Get a cold wallet here (https://shop.ledger.com/?referral_code=G165ARADGT7MP): https://shop.ledger.com/?referral_code=G165ARADGT7MP https://twitter.com/conorolstad --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/basic-crypto/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/basic-crypto/support)
13 Dec 2021
What is Cryptocurrency?
In this episode we get into the basic understanding of what cryptocurrency actually is. Whether you like it or not, this new technology has already been implemented into your life and understanding it key to a better future. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/basic-crypto/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/basic-crypto/support)
13 Dec 2021
What is an NFT?
In this episode we discuss what a non-fungible token (NFT) really is. We will cover how it is currently effecting your daily life and how it will effect you in the future. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/basic-crypto/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/basic-crypto/support)
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