A six-part video course · free
Bitcoin and Beyond, explained for people who remember when phones had cords.
Six short videos that demystify cryptocurrency without the hype, the jargon, or the assumption that you were born holding a smartphone.
Walter Ledger
Author of Bitcoin & Beyond. No Lambo, no hype.
- No hype, no doom-saying
- No “act now” pressure tactics.
- No prior tech knowledge required.
What you’ll learn
What Bitcoin actually is — and isn’t
The honest story of how a programmer’s experiment became a $2 trillion phenomenon, and what’s real versus marketing.
Hands-on
How to buy your first Bitcoin safely
Step-by-step: choosing an exchange, KYC verification, getting a wallet, and avoiding the common scams.
Sensible
Whether any of this belongs in your life
The real risks, the genuine use-cases, and how to decide if crypto fits your financial picture — at your pace.
The course · 6 modules · ~45 mins total
Bitcoin & Beyond — the video series.
Watch in order or jump around. Each module is short, practical, and answers a question you’ve probably wondered about but didn’t want to ask your nephew.
MODULE 1: Introduction
Remember When We Said We’d Never Trust Online?
A roadmap of the whole course — what Bitcoin actually is, why it matters, and the questions you’re really asking.
MODULE 2: HISTORY
From Pizza to Billions: Bitcoin’s First Decade
Born from the 2008 financial crisis, Bitcoin survived bans, collapses and dozens of obituaries. The colourful story so far.
MODULE 3: THE BASICS
Digital Money That Actually Makes Sense
A roadmap of the whole course — what Bitcoin actually is, why it matters, and the questions you’re really asking.
MODULE4: Real-world use
What People Actually Do With This Stuff
Forget Lamborghinis and private islands. Here’s what regular people are doing with crypto — practical, less glamorous, more interesting.
MODULE 5: HANDS-ON
How to Buy Your First Bitcoin Without Getting Scammed
The full buying process, what KYC actually is, and why those verification steps are there to protect you, not annoy you.
MODULE 6: RISK & sAFETY
Understanding the Risks: What Could Go Wrong
The genuine risks of crypto investing — not to scare you off, but to help you make informed decisions like the adult you are.
Going deeper · the blogS
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A reality check
The crypto revolution may be real. So are the people trying to take your money.
Here we are in 2026, and cryptocurrency has evolved from a nerdy experiment into something that’s part technological revolution, part Wild West casino, part modern-day gold rush.
Bitcoin has survived more “deaths” than a soap opera character. Major banks now offer crypto services, and some countries have made it legal tender. But the space remains populated by enough snake-oil salesmen to stock a 19th-century travelling medicine show.
“If someone promises guaranteed 1,000% returns, wants you to act fast, or needs you to recruit your friends — your scam detector should be ringing louder than a fire alarm.”
Do your own research. Start small if you start at all. Legitimate investments don’t need to be sold with the urgency of a late-night infomercial.
Companion book · Amazon
Want the full story?
The book goes deeper than the videos — 20 chapters, every wallet type, every exchange step.
- 20 complete chapters — from absolute basics to advanced strategies.hapters, every wallet type, every exchange step.
- Every wallet type explained — hardware, software and paper, with the trade-offs of each.
- Full exchange tutorial — including a step-by-step Crypto.com setup walkthrough.
- Security best practices — how to protect your digital assets like Fort Knox.
- Tax made simple — what HMRC / the IRS / the ATO expect, and how to stay compliant.
- Real investment strategies — conservative, balanced and growth approaches at your own pace.
Your investment
Cost of the book
Your potential
Understanding a $2T market
Your pace
Entirely your own
A note from Walter
I’d love to hear from you.
Got a question I didn’t answer? Spotted something I got wrong?
Or just want to tell me about your first crypto purchase?
My inbox is always open.
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by Walter Ledger
Technology explained by someone who remembers when ‘wireless’ meant a really long cord.