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What is Blockchain? (Explained Like You’re 5)

You and your friends in the village decide to start a small savings group (ekibiina). Every week, you each bring 10,000 UGX and one person keeps the notebook where all contributions and withdrawals are recorded.

What Is Cryptocurrency? (Explained Like You’re 5)

Long before we had banks, apps, or paper notes, people traded in what they had: • Cowrie shells on the West African coast • Salt blocks in Ethiopia • Goats, millet, or cloth in East African markets

How Crypto Works (In Simple Language)

If you’ve ever used Mobile Money, M-PESA, MTN/Airtel Money, Orange Money, or even done an airtime transfer, then you already understand the basics of how crypto works. • You have a mobile wallet on your phone. • It has a balance. • You can send money to someone else using their phone number. • To confirm the transfer, you enter your PIN code. Right?

Stablecoins vs CBDCs: What Really is Digital Money?

When we first introduced stablecoins on Cryptolised, we explored how they solve crypto’s volatility problem. But as governments step deeper into digital finance, a bigger question is emerging: What’s the difference between a stablecoin and a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)? They may look similar on the surface. Both are digital. Both can be pegged to national currencies. Both aim for price stability. But underneath? They are built from completely different philosophies. Let’s unpack this carefully.

Top 5 Things to Do Before You Ever Buy Crypto

If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve heard things like: "Bitcoin will make you rich!" "Buy this coin now — it’s the next big thing!" "If you don’t invest now, you’ll miss out!"