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What Exactly is Cryptocurrency—and Why Does it Matter?

July 23, 2025 • Crypto Travels Michael

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What Is Cryptocurrency?

Feeling lost in the crypto buzz? You’re not alone.
In this kickoff episode of the New to Crypto podcast, we’re breaking down the most basic (but most important) question of all:
What exactly is cryptocurrency—and why does it matter?

You’ll learn:
✅ The problem crypto was created to solve
✅ What makes it different from the money you use today
✅ Why Bitcoin is just the beginning
✅ The real-world impact beyond trading and headlines

Whether you're crypto-curious or just want to finally "get it," this episode sets the foundation for everything to come.

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Ready to take the confusion out of crypto? Hit play.

Let’s make sense of this, one episode at a time.

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