I am increasingly asked by crypto newbies how to learn more about blockchain technology, so I have compiled a list of resources for newcomers (although we are all still learning). Below are my initial recommendations – I will add more resources as I discover/remember them.

> Satoshi Nakamoto’s white paper: https://bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdf. OK, not exactly easy reading, but a solid foundation to understand the original rationale and motivation for creating Bitcoin.

> Bitcoin Magazine’s newsletter and ’21 Days of Bitcoin’ course: https://bio.site/iu99zD. Insightful, fun and free daily doses of Bitcoin focused news and learning activities.

> Cryptopedia: https://www.gemini.com/cryptopedia. Powered by Gemini, this is a great resource to learn about all things crypto, including security, trading and investing, and DeFi [Decentralized Finance].

> a16z Crypto Startup School: https://a16z.com/crypto-startup-school/. While designed for wannabe founders, this resource includes ‘how to’ videos from many movers and shakers in the crypto space.

> Fortune Crypto Crash Course: https://fortune.com/crypto/crash-course/. Recent addition by this stalwart supporter, with bite size explainers on topics from blockchains through Oracles.

> Lyn Alden on Bitcoin energy usage: https://www.lynalden.com/bitcoin-energy/. Bitcoin’s perceived anti-environmental credentials are a potential barrier for newbies. This excellent piece does a great job dissecting the arguments in a simple way.

> Bitcoin Learning School: https://river.com/learn/. From the good folks at River Financial, this is another Bitcoin focused resource to help test and solidify your knowledge.

> Real Vision Crypto: https://www.realvision.com/crypto. Raoul Pal and the Real Vision team applying their expertise and critical analysis to crypto …oh, and access is 100% free!

> CoinMarketCap Crypto Glossary: https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary. Best resource I have found yet for crypto definitions.

> a16z Crypto Cannon: https://a16z.com/2018/02/10/crypto-readings-resources/ and its sibling, a16z NFT Canon: https://future.a16z.com/nft-canon/.

> Chris Dixon Collected web3 Twitter feeds: https://cdixon.mirror.xyz/.

Feel free to make your own suggestions in the comments or reach out to me directly.

Lege feliciter! Onward and upward! 🚀