Basic Crypto

Hosted by Conor Olstad

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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.

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December 4, 2024Episode 1816 min

What is Alt Season?

Tis the season for Alt Coins. In this episode I talk about what Alt season actually is and what that means for you. Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ykclO7zteaA Subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/@basiccrypto Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/basic-crypto/id1492125911 And Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/30hv0KOXjs0zWYb4bQJurI 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Uphold: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://uphold.com/signup?referral=543cc28383 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let me know if you have any questions! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/conorolstad⁠⁠

April 17, 2024Episode 1717 min

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 Uphold: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://uphold.com/signup?referral=543cc28383⁠⁠⁠⁠ OKcoin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.okcoin.com/join/600090433⁠⁠⁠⁠ Binance.us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://accounts.binance.us/en/register?ref=52276413⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bitrue: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bitrue.com/act/partner/landing?cn=900000&inviteCode=GLZVGG⁠⁠⁠ Let me know if you have any questions! ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/conorolstad⁠ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/basic-crypto/id1492125911 And Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/30hv0KOXjs0zWYb4bQJurI

March 14, 2024Episode 1614 min

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 Uphold: ⁠⁠⁠https://uphold.com/signup?referral=543cc28383⁠⁠⁠ OKcoin: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.okcoin.com/join/600090433⁠⁠⁠ Binance.us: ⁠⁠⁠https://accounts.binance.us/en/register?ref=52276413⁠⁠⁠ Bitrue: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.bitrue.com/act/partner/landing?cn=900000&inviteCode=GLZVGG⁠⁠ Let me know if you have any questions! ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/conorolstad

November 1, 2023Episode 1519 min

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 Referral links - Coinbase: ⁠⁠⁠coinbase.com/join/olstad_z?src=ios-link⁠⁠⁠ Uphold: ⁠⁠⁠https://uphold.com/signup?referral=543cc28383⁠⁠⁠ OKcoin: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.okcoin.com/join/600090433⁠⁠⁠ Binance.us: ⁠⁠⁠https://accounts.binance.us/en/register?ref=52276413⁠⁠⁠ Bitrue: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.bitrue.com/act/partner/landing?cn=900000&inviteCode=GLZVGG⁠⁠ Let me know if you have any questions! ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/conorolstad

September 25, 2023Episode 1413 min

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 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 Uphold: ⁠⁠https://uphold.com/signup?referral=543cc28383⁠⁠ OKcoin: ⁠⁠https://www.okcoin.com/join/600090433⁠⁠ Binance.us: ⁠⁠https://accounts.binance.us/en/register?ref=52276413⁠⁠ Bitrue: ⁠⁠https://www.bitrue.com/act/partner/landing?cn=900000&inviteCode=GLZVGG⁠ Let me know if you have any questions! ⁠https://twitter.com/conorolstad

September 19, 2023Episode 1315 min

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 Uphold: ⁠⁠https://uphold.com/signup?referral=543cc28383⁠⁠ OKcoin: ⁠⁠https://www.okcoin.com/join/600090433⁠⁠ Binance.us: ⁠⁠https://accounts.binance.us/en/register?ref=52276413⁠⁠ Bitrue: ⁠⁠https://www.bitrue.com/act/partner/landing?cn=900000&inviteCode=GLZVGG⁠ Let me know if you have any questions! ⁠https://twitter.com/conorolstad

September 11, 2023Episode 1212 min

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 What is a smart contract Watch the episode on YouTube: 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 Uphold: ⁠https://uphold.com/signup?referral=543cc28383⁠ OKcoin: ⁠https://www.okcoin.com/join/600090433⁠ Binance.us: ⁠https://accounts.binance.us/en/register?ref=52276413⁠ Bitrue: ⁠https://www.bitrue.com/act/partner/landing?cn=900000&inviteCode=GLZVGG Let me know if you have any questions! https://twitter.com/conorolstad

February 9, 2022Episode 1112 min

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 Let me know if you have any questions! https://twitter.com/conorolstad

February 2, 2022Episode 1013 min

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 Let me know if you have any questions! https://twitter.com/conorolstad

January 24, 2022Episode 99 min

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 Let me know if you have any questions! https://twitter.com/conorolstad