1: What Is Crypto, Really?

Crypto, Explained by the National Cryptocurrency Association

If you've ever wondered what crypto actually is, why it matters, and why everyone has an opinion about it—this episode is for you.

With expert guest Stuart Alderoty, President of the National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA) and Chief Legal Officer at Ripple, we break down what crypto is, how blockchain works, and why it's becoming part of everyday life.

You'll learn how to explain crypto to your grandma, what gives crypto its value, how it cuts out middlemen to make transactions faster and cheaper, and hear real stories of people using it for freedom, security, and opportunity.

Whether you're curious, skeptical, or starting from zero, this episode will finally make crypto make sense with this Crypto 101 crash course — no jargon, charts, or hype.

What's Discussed:

03:10 – From Wall Street to Blockchain: A Big Shift

08:25 – Quickfire Myths, Mistakes, and Must-Knows

12:10 – Explaining Crypto So Even Your Grandma Gets It

18:45 – What Actually Gives Crypto Its Value

25:30 – 5 Surprising Ways People Use Crypto Every Day

33:15 – "Trustless" Sounds Bad… Until You Hear This

39:40 – The Future of Money Is Already Here

Find more from Stuart Alderoty: Website: https://ripple.com/company/leadership/stuart-alderoty/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/stuartalderoty X (Twitter): @s_alderoty

Learn more about the National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA): Website: https://nca.org/learnInstagram: @natcryptoassocYouTube: National Cryptocurrency Association