A Beginner’s Guide to Crypto, With Industry Expert Danielle Lukins.

If you’ve ever thought “I should probably understand crypto… but I have no idea where to start”, this episode is for you. Sophie sits down with Danielle Lukins, founder of Crush Circle (https://crushcircle.com/applynow?utm_source=Substack) and a trusted crypto educator and expert to break everything down in a way that actually makes sense, even if you’re a total beginner. They cover what crypto is (in plain English), the difference between Bitcoin and other coins like Ethereum, Solana and XRP, and why people are starting to see this as a serious investment. Danielle explains how crypto works, what blockchain actually means, and the real-life ways it could change things like banking, payments, and moving money globally (this part = slightly mind-blowing). They also get into how crypto goes up and down, why it moves in cycles, and why some people think now could be an interesting time to start learning (and potentially investing) while prices are lower. Plus: where to start, how to keep it simple, common beginner mistakes, and how to build confidence without going all in. Danielle’s Links Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/cryptocrushshow/) CrushCircle.com (https://crushcircle.com/applynow?utm_source=Substack) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-lukins-944137234/) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@CRYPTOCRUSHSHOW) Credits: Host: Sophie Hallwright Guest: Danielle Lukins Producer & Editor: Emily Rigby Social & Digital Manager: Lucy Munro ⁠⁠Leave us a message on The Curve Hotline 💌☎️⁠⁠ For more from The Curve:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Newsletter⁠⁠ Chapters 00:00:00 Episode Introduction 00:02:49 Meet Danielle Lukins & Crush Circle 00:07:06 Crypto vs Bitcoin Explained 00:07:53 Danielle’s First Bitcoin Investment at 17 00:14:05 Why Crypto Is Male-Dominated 00:16:44 What Crypto Actually Is (and How It Works) 00:19:35 Understanding Different Cryptocurrencies 00:21:52 Borrowing Money Using Crypto 00:26:24 The Future of Crypto 00:30:39 How to Start Investing in Crypto 00:33:47 The Role of Bitcoin 00:35:26 Why Bitcoin Is So Volatile 00:39:32 Danielle’s Outlook on Bitcoin 00:48:18 How Danielle Buys and Sells Crypto 00:50:14 Where to Buy Crypto 00:51:51 Common Beginner Mistakes 00:53:24 Why Danielle Focuses on Education 00:54:33 How to Stay Up to Date 00:56:31 Thank You For Listening! 00:56:56 Financial Disclaimer Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.