The New York Times recently declared: "We're All Crypto People Now."
With the price of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies soaring, institutional investment in the market on the rise and a new wave of hype around digitized art with non-fungible tokens (NFTs), everyone is either talking about crypto or thinking about it. If this isn't your first bull run, you’re familiar with the feeling of exuberance – and concern – that's probably hitting you right now like a date with your crush.
To help balance those feelings – with knowledge – CoinDesk created the Unlocked interactive explainer series. It made its debut last year at Consensus: Distributed, and this year for Consensus by CoinDesk, we've expanded the series to include Unlocked 101, a free three-week series designed for an audience that is still wrapping their head around the technology. Folks who maybe bought a little bitcoin and are wondering why everyone keeps telling them to HODL; people who want to change their profession to yield farmer but aren't quite sure if they need a pitchfork; bitcoin plebs who are intaking so much news on the topic but can't tell what's signal versus noise.
Even after all these years (I first got into crypto in 2012), I still have lots of questions. As the industry expands and the complexity increases ... well, sometimes I'm just as lost as the next n00b. And I've always been a learn-by-doing kinda woman, and I believe that getting hands-on with the technology is the best way to appreciate its power. Not to mention, pushing the button – whether it's send, stake or mint – is intimidating, and, yes, I'll admit it, I want someone to hold my hand through that process.
So whether you’re just beginning your journey into crypto or need a refresher, the best place to immerse yourself is at CoinDesk’s Unlocked 101 series of free sessions in the lead-up to our annual industry conference, Consensus by CoinDesk. Sessions start May 4 and will be held every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during the first three weeks of May.
And if you come out of the Unlocked 101 series thinking you're a pro, I recommend joining us at Consensus 2021. There will be more advanced Unlocked interactive explainer sessions – including sessions on technical analysis, VPNs and crypto cashback – inside the conference, and you'll be able to meet and network with the brightest, boldest and sometimes trolliest people in the industry.
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Plus, if you've registered for the free Unlocked 101 series, you'll get a discount on Consensus by CoinDesk tickets.