# Learn Crypto with Confidence > Learn crypto in plain English. Free beginner guides from Digital Surge covering wallets, blockchain, staking, tax and how to research a coin before you buy. Learn Centre New to crypto, or brushing up? Our Learn Centre walks you through it. We think crypto should make sense to everyone, so we’ve written plain, jargon-free guides on blockchain, Bitcoin, altcoins, wallets, DeFi and more. Backed by a local Australian team, we want your crypto journey to feel clear and secure. ## Start here [![A minted coin with a violet face and embossed Bitcoin symbol standing at a slight angle](/media/2026/07/edu-what-is-cryptocurrency-card.webp?v=84fe34ed) ### What is cryptocurrency? Start reading](/education/what-is-cryptocurrency/)[![Three interlocking violet chain links with silver corner bands](/media/2026/07/edu-what-is-blockchain-card.webp?v=0641c139) ### What is Blockchain? 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