Joybites: crypto education for moms, by a mom.

When I first heard the words public key and private key, my brain instantly went: “Oh no, not another techy thing I need to memorize.” 😅 But once I found the right analogy, it clicked. So let’s keep it simple. Public Key, Like Your Bank Account Number Your public key is like your bank account…

Do you have a crypto wallet yet? The popular ones you’ve probably heard of are MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, and Trust Wallet. When I first heard the term crypto wallet, I imagined it was like a digital coin purse where I could keep my Bitcoin, ETH, or whatever tokens I had. Later, I learned that’s not…

For most of us scrolling through our favorite social media apps, the word meme instantly brings to mind funny pictures, viral jokes, GIFs, or those short videos that make you laugh so hard you just have to tag a friend. Our conversations usually go something like:“Nakita mo na ba yung meme ni Vice Ganda?” or…

Funny story: When I first started into crypto, I thought every kind of computer money was just called Bitcoin. So if someone asked what I had, I’d proudly say, “Oh, I’ve got 4 Bitcoins in my portfolio”—when what I really meant was XRP, DOGE, ETH, and one actual Bitcoin. 😂 Eventually, I learned a simple…

Back in 2021 when I first dipped my toes into crypto, I have to admit I was confused with the terms bull and bear. I mean, think about it. They both start with the letter B, both big, and both can knock you down if you get too close. Honestly, my brain just went: same-same.…

If you read Day 5 and ask me how I am, I’d like you to know I’m okay. I already moved on. I learned my lesson, paid the “tuition fee”, and now I’m actually looking forward to the next opportunity to make a new mistake, because that’s how I’ll gather more stories to share with…

Why Sending Money Using the Wrong Chain is Stupid as Hell Okay… Day 5 wasn’t supposed to be about this. But here I am, writing with a heavy heart because I just made a $40 mistake. I tried to top up $40 USDC, but instead of using the right chain, I sent it via BASE…

When you hear crypto, what’s the first thing that pops in your head? I asked a few mom friends and their answers cracked me up—pyramiding, get-rich-quick scheme, nonsense. And honestly, that’s why I started learning about it myself. Here’s what I’ve found: crypto is simply the future of money. It’s big, it’s new, and yes—it…

When I first heard the word blockchain, I honestly thought it was just another tech buzzword. It sounded so complicated, too “big brain” for someone like me who was just trying to make sense of crypto. But piece by piece, it started to click. Blockchain is basically a shared notebook that everyone can read, but…

DeFi or Decentralized Finance, sounds fancy, right? If you break it down: “de” means not, and “centralized” means controlled in one place. Put them together and you get: not controlled in one place. Easy enough. But then there’s “finance.” And honestly? Finance was never my thing. I’m an arts major, and like most people my…