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Beginner | 35 min

Crypto Basics

Learn what cryptocurrency is, why people use it, and how digital assets move between wallets.

Lesson 1

What Is Cryptocurrency?

Crypto is digital value recorded on a blockchain instead of inside one bank ledger.

Bitcoin was designed as a decentralized digital asset with a fixed supply schedule.

Tokens such as USDT can run on several networks, which is why network choice matters.

Crypto prices can move quickly, so estimates are always confirmed before completion.

Lesson 2

Coins, Tokens, and Stablecoins

Coins usually belong to their own blockchain, while tokens live on an existing network.

BTC runs on the Bitcoin network; ETH runs on Ethereum.

USDT is a stablecoin designed to track the US dollar, but it can exist on TRC20, ERC20, BEP20, and more.

A stablecoin can reduce price volatility, but it does not remove network or wallet risk.

Lesson 3

Why Confirmations Matter

A transaction is not considered final until the network records enough confirmations.

Different networks confirm at different speeds and costs.

Libera manually reviews orders before releasing crypto or completing a cashout.

Never assume a transaction is complete until Libera confirms it.