Crypto can feel overwhelming. Seed phrases, gas fees, smart contracts, DEXes, MPC wallets — even the vocabulary is a barrier. Most people give up before they ever make their first transaction, or worse, they jump in without understanding the risks and lose money to scams.
That's why our Wigwam team built Crypto Made Simple — a completely free, 30-minute course on Udemy that takes you from zero to confident. No fluff, no upsells, no paid tier. Just short, focused videos that explain what crypto actually is and how to use it safely.
Why we made this course free
The biggest barrier to crypto isn't technology — it's education. We wanted to remove that barrier entirely. Whether you've never owned a single token or you've been clicking "approve" on transactions without knowing what they do, this course gives you a clear foundation in under an hour.
What you'll learn
The course is broken into 35 short videos across 8 sections, so you can watch the parts you need and skip what you already know.
Section 1 — Foundations of Crypto & Blockchain. Start with the basics: what cryptocurrency actually is, how blockchains work (explained with a simple ledger analogy), and what makes Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana different. You'll also learn what EVM blockchains are and why so many projects are built on them.
Section 2 — Transactions, Fees & Wallet Basics. This is where most beginners get lost. We break down gas fees, what a transaction really is, the difference between public and private keys, what self-custodial wallets are, and how seed phrases work. We also explain MPC (Multi-Party Computation) wallets and how they compare to traditional seed-phrase wallets.
Section 3 — Wallet Setup & Safety. Protecting your funds is the most important thing in crypto. You'll learn how to store a seed phrase properly, how to spot phishing attempts and fake airdrops, and how to set up both a traditional wallet (like MetaMask) and an MPC wallet step by step.
Section 4 — Smart Contracts & Permissions. Understand what smart contracts are, why your wallet interacts with them, and what you're actually agreeing to when you sign an approval. This section alone can save you from costly mistakes.
Section 5 — Getting Started With Trading. Before you trade, you need to know what you're getting into. We cover volatility and risk, explain what DEXes and liquidity pools are, why decentralized exchanges have become so popular, and walk through how to connect your wallet and make your first trade.
Section 6 — DEX Aggregators. Learn how aggregators find the best prices across multiple exchanges, how to use one inside Wigwam, how to discover new tokens, and — critically — how to protect yourself from scams like fake URLs, cloned tokens, honeypots, and rug pulls.
Section 7 — Tracking and Analytics Tools. Get comfortable with the tools every crypto user should know: blockchain explorers like Etherscan, token trackers like CoinMarketCap, and dApp aggregators like DeFiLlama.
Section 8 — Wrap-Up & Bonuses. A practical comparison of trading on centralized exchanges versus inside a self-custodial wallet, plus bonuses for everyone who completes the course.
Who this course is for
If any of these sound like you, this course will help:
- You're curious about crypto but don't know where to start
- You own some crypto on an exchange but have never used a self-custodial wallet
- You've used MetaMask but don't really understand what you're signing
- You want to trade on DEXes but are worried about getting scammed
- You want a refresher on the fundamentals before going deeper
Why 30 minutes is enough
We deliberately kept the videos short. Each one covers a single concept clearly, so you can finish the whole course in one sitting or dip in whenever you have a few spare minutes. By the end, you'll understand the core mechanics of crypto well enough to make informed decisions — and avoid the mistakes that catch most beginners.
Start learning today
The course is 100% free on Udemy. No credit card, no trial, no catch. If you've been waiting for a clear, no-nonsense introduction to crypto, this is it.
Enroll now and start your first video in under a minute.
