COMPARISONS · 13 PAGES
Crypto comparisons, side by side
Two things that are easy to mix up, set next to each other in a table, with the difference explained in plain English. Each page is drawn from the lessons and coin guides and carries their sources.
Bitcoin vs EthereumBitcoin is digital money with a fixed supply. Ethereum is a blockchain that runs programs. A plain side-by-side comparison of how each works.Compare
USDT vs USDCUSDT and USDC are both dollar stablecoins, from different issuers with different reserves and reporting. A plain comparison of the backing and the risks.Compare
Proof of work vs Proof of stakeProof of work secures a blockchain with electricity and machines. Proof of stake uses locked-up coins. A plain comparison of how each works.Compare
Market order vs Limit orderA market order fills straight away at the best price available. A limit order fills only at your price or better. A plain comparison, with what each costs you.Compare
Seed phrase vs Private keyA private key signs for one address. A seed phrase is a list of words that can rebuild every key in a wallet. A plain comparison, and what to do with each.Compare
Centralised exchange vs Decentralised exchangeA centralised exchange is a company that holds your coins. A decentralised exchange is a set of smart contracts you use from your own wallet. Compared.Compare
Staking vs LendingStaking pays you for helping secure a network. Lending pays you interest from borrowers. A plain comparison of who pays, the risks and how you get out.Compare
Layer 1 vs Layer 2A layer 1 is a blockchain's main network. A layer 2 is a cheaper network built on top that records its data back to it. A plain comparison, with the risks.Compare
Market cap vs Fully diluted valuationMarket cap counts the coins in circulation now. Fully diluted valuation counts every coin that can ever exist. A plain comparison, and why a large gap is a warning.Compare
Solana vs EthereumSolana and Ethereum both run smart contracts and are secured by staking. They differ in speed, supply, staking and track record. A plain comparison.Compare
Capital gains vs IncomeUnder US rules, selling or swapping crypto creates a capital gain or loss, and receiving it as pay or rewards is income. A plain comparison of when each applies.Compare
Slippage vs Price impactPrice impact is the move your own trade causes. Slippage is the gap between the price you expected and the price you got. A plain comparison, with a worked example.Compare
Ledger vs TrezorLedger and Trezor compared on open code, secure chips, backups, coin support and past data leaks, using each maker's own facts. No winner picked.Compare
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