Network foundations
Bitcoin and Ethereum offer primary documentation on their network mechanics. Protocol documentation is a starting point, not a guarantee.
Bitcoin documentationECOSYSTEM
Understand the whole system.
A digital asset sits within a network of issuers, protocols, custodians and access providers. The role matters as much as the name.
Control and recovery
Read about keys and the security responsibilities that come with controlling them. Never share recovery phrases.
Understand keysReserve-backed tokens
Issuer disclosures help identify how backing and redemption are described, and where further verification is needed.
View issuer disclosuresAccess and infrastructure directory
| Organisation | Role described on official site | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Coinbase | Consumer, institutional and developer products | Official overview |
| Kraken | Trading tools and market access | Official overview |
| MoonPay | Fiat/crypto access and payment infrastructure | Official overview |
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