Beginner's Guide to Stablecoins

Start your journey into African stablecoin markets with comprehensive, easy-to-follow guides designed for complete beginners.

Featured Beginner Topics

Beginner
5 minutes

What are Stablecoins?

Learn the basics of stablecoins, how they maintain their value, and why they're perfect for African markets.

What You'll Learn:

  • Definition: Cryptocurrencies pegged to stable assets (usually USD)
  • Most common: USDT (Tether), USDC (USD Coin), DAI
  • Why stable: 1 USDT ≈ 1 USD always
  • +1 more topics
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Beginner
7 minutes

Why Africans Use Stablecoins

Discover the key reasons driving massive stablecoin adoption across African countries.

What You'll Learn:

  • Protect against local currency devaluation
  • Send money across borders cheaply
  • Access to US dollars without bank
  • +2 more topics
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Beginner
10 minutes

How to Buy Your First Stablecoin

Step-by-step guide to purchasing USDT or USDC using African payment methods.

What You'll Learn:

  • Step 1: Choose a platform (Binance, Yellow Card, etc.)
  • Step 2: Complete KYC verification
  • Step 3: Add your local payment method
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All Beginner Topics

What are Stablecoins?

Beginner
5 minutes

Learn the basics of stablecoins, how they maintain their value, and why they're perfect for African markets.

DefinitionMost common+2 more

Why Africans Use Stablecoins

Beginner
7 minutes

Discover the key reasons driving massive stablecoin adoption across African countries.

Protect against local currency devaluationSend money across borders cheaply+3 more

How to Buy Your First Stablecoin

Beginner
10 minutes

Step-by-step guide to purchasing USDT or USDC using African payment methods.

Step 1Step 2+3 more

Understanding Crypto Wallets

Beginner
8 minutes

Learn about wallet types, security best practices, and how to keep your stablecoins safe.

What is a walletTypes+3 more

USDT vs USDC: Which to Choose?

Beginner
6 minutes

Compare the two most popular stablecoins and find the best option for your needs.

USDTUSDC+3 more

Recommended Learning Path

Follow this structured path to build your knowledge step-by-step

1

Learn Basics

Understand what stablecoins are

2

Choose Platform

Compare and select an exchange

3

Make Purchase

Buy your first stablecoins

4

Stay Secure

Learn wallet and security best practices

Still Have Questions?

Check our FAQ section or compare platforms to get started