Crypto: Decrypted: A Practical Guide to Crypto Ownership, Wallets, and Real Security

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Cryptocurrency offers unprecedented freedom—but that freedom comes with responsibility.
Cryptocurrency: Decrypted is not a trading guide, a hype-driven manifesto, or a promise of quick profits. It is a clear, practical, and grounded guide to what actually matters most in crypto: ownership, security, and control.
In decentralized finance, there is no customer service line to call, no fraud department to reverse mistakes, and no institution standing between you and irreversible loss. If you don’t control your keys, you don’t control your assets—and if your security fails, the consequences are permanent.
This book explains why most crypto losses happen, how they can be prevented, and how to build a layered, resilient personal security system that protects your assets over the long term.
What You’ll LearnWhy cryptocurrency security is fundamentally different from traditional bankingHow layered security (“defense in depth”) protects against real-world threatsThe role of computer, network, and access security in safeguarding cryptoHow wallets actually work—and why they are the foundation of ownershipThe differences between wallet types and how to use them responsiblyHow scams, phishing, fake websites, and social engineering really succeedPractical strategies to reduce risk without sacrificing usabilityWhat it truly means to be your own bankWho This Book Is ForNew crypto users who want to start the right wayLong-term holders who want to protect what they’ve earnedInvestors who value security over speculationAnyone serious about self-custody and personal responsibilityReaders who want understanding—not hypeNo prior technical background is required. Concepts are explained clearly, without jargon or unnecessary complexity, while still respecting the intelligence of the reader.
What Makes This Book Different
Most crypto books focus on what to buy or how to trade. This book focuses on how not to lose what you already own.
Rather than chasing trends, Cryptocurrency: Decrypted teaches timeless principles that remain relevant regardless of market cycles, platforms, or technologies. The goal is not fear—but awareness. Not paranoia—but preparation.
Because in crypto, security isn’t optional. It’s the cost of sovereignty. If You Plan to Still Own Your Crypto in the Future, this book belongs on your shelf.
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Peacock Publishing
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 20, 2026
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1944963030
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1944963033
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.4 ounces
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 14 – 18 years
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.4 x 9 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #1,052,920 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #258 in Web Encryption #265 in Computer Cryptography #300 in Bitcoin & Cryptocurrencies