Before starting to invest, Blockchain and cryptocurrency do require some time and effort for those who have not been exposed to them to understand the relevant knowledge and principles. If you can choose a learning medium that resonates with you, it will be a successful starting point! This article will use the YouTube video platform that everyone is familiar with as a medium to introduce the must-watch YouTube channels and videos when you start to self-learn Blockchain and cryptocurrency knowledge! And we will also provide a rating indicator to let you know the characteristics of the content of these Blockchain YouTube channels and videos, whether they focus on principles, actual operations or the latest market information, and we will also personally recommend a must-watch video for each channel, so you can quickly experience the style and logic of each YouTuber. Now let's start watching the videos!
Chill Blockchain
Chill Blockchain is one of the earliest YouTubers in Taiwan to start operating a Blockchain channel. At the beginning, he focused on Blockchain content for beginners, including introducing Blockchain, Bitcoin, and the methods and steps for buying and selling cryptocurrencies, guiding the audience into the world of Blockchain. Since founding the channel in 2020, Chill Blockchain has also experienced multiple bull and bear market shifts, but he continues to have an impact on the Blockchain industry (not just harvesting). Chill Blockchain's channel has everything from tutorials to perspectives, as well as important industry news analysis (originally the Crypto Weekly series, but it has since been discontinued), making it a must-watch YTR channel for Blockchain and cryptocurrency beginners.
From the audience's perspective, I would say that Chill Blockchain's video content is very diverse. In addition to the must-watch series for beginners, Chill Blockchain is often invited to various global Blockchain events, and while the tickets for these events are quite expensive and we may not be able to attend in person, through Chill Blockchain's videos, we can not only see the look of Blockchain events, but also get to know new projects. He also has the opportunity to interview various celebrities in the Blockchain industry, such as the current Binance CEO Richard Teng, who was interviewed by Chill Blockchain at an event (and at that time Richard Teng had just taken office). Chill Blockchain's videos have a fast pace, and the words used are not too difficult, so you won't have the frustration of understanding each individual word but not the whole. Even if you don't have the intention of getting into the crypto world, watching Chill Blockchain's videos is still a great way to get started with Blockchain!
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As a beginner, you should start with the beginner series. Although Chill Blockchain has many beginner series episodes, this is a must-go process for beginners. I recommend that beginners follow the order given by Chill Blockchain and watch them slowly, starting from understanding the principles of Blockchain. Although it may be a bit tedious in the early stages, if you want to become a Blockchain player or a cryptocurrency investor with a solid foundation, there are some things you must know!
I also personally recommend Chill Blockchain's explanation of the "FTX malicious bankruptcy" event that caused a global cryptocurrency turmoil in 2021. Just watching the beginner series or other videos of Chill Blockchain, you may feel that the world of Blockchain and cryptocurrency is all bright, after all, Chill Blockchain is in the business of promoting the Blockchain industry. But the dark side of this industry and the risks of cryptocurrency investment are also issues that beginners cannot be unaware of. What you need to remember is that a qualified promoter will not only tell you how great this thing is, but also tell you what the risks are and what pitfalls you need to avoid, and how to make judgments depends on how deeply you "understand" the field you are investing in.
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Comprehensive rating: 1 star is the lowest level, 5 stars is the highest
｜Beginner friendly｜★★★★★
｜Content difficulty｜★★
｜Operational tutorials｜★★★★
｜Update frequency｜★★★
｜Subscriber count｜215,000
Bonnie Blockchain
Bonnie Blockchain channel is also a must-have channel for beginners entering the Blockchain world. Originally a professional flight attendant, Bonnie's excellent foreign language skills have allowed her to thrive in the Blockchain industry. The timing of Bonnie's channel creation coincided with the intersection of the 2021 cryptocurrency bull market and the FTX event, and even though the cryptocurrency market was already in a big bear market due to FTX when she just started the channel, Bonnie still did not give up on operating Blockchain knowledge and technology, and financial news. And Bonnie is not just "translating", but reorganizing the subject matter into a logic that even a zero-based beginner can understand.
Bonnie's videos are mainly focused on lectures, but because of Bonnie's clear speech, she occasionally uses a mix of Mandarin, English and Taiwanese, making the audience feel both intimate and familiar, and not boring. With pictures to accompany Bonnie's explanations, it also has a storytelling atmosphere. Who doesn't love a good story? Bonnie can convey all kinds of Blockchain information in plain language, and also help people understand the causes and consequences of events step by step. After watching Bonnie's videos, you always have the feeling of "Oh, so that's how it is!"
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Of course, the must-watch video for introducing Bonnie cannot be missed is her first video that caused a sensation, 2022 Blockchain Beginner's Guide (660-second plain text version), which can help you build a basic understanding of Blockchain and cryptocurrency in just 11 minutes!
In recent years, Bonnie has also started to have content where she interviews industry leaders or well-known blockchain personalities. The most recent one that I personally recommend is the interview with Michael Saylor, the founder of the US-listed company "MicroStrategy" which holds the most Bitcoin in the world - Bitcoin Jesus Michael Saylor: The Opportunity of This Generation! This is How You Do It! The Most Important Bitcoin Video! You'll Regret Not Watching It! MicroStrategy MSTR【Bonnie Blockchain】, I would recommend it to everyone. Not only because they invited Michael Saylor - who is a big shot and the best promoter that made the company's stock price surge more than NVIDIA, but also because as a beginner, while understanding blockchain and cryptocurrencies is important, if you want to take it a step further, how to face the mentality and philosophy of investing in cryptocurrencies is also a must-learn course for investors.
Overall rating: 1 star is the lowest, 5 stars is the highest
｜Beginner-friendly｜★★★★
｜Content Difficulty｜★★
｜Operational Guidance｜★
｜Update Frequency｜★★★
｜Subscriber Count｜219,000
Mao Mountain Cat
Mao Mountain Cat can be said to be one of the most well-known VTubers in the Taiwanese blockchain circle. A VTuber is a "Virtual YouTuber", which means appearing in front of the audience in a virtual form and creating videos through a virtual image. The biggest feature of Mao Mountain Cat, besides the cool-looking cat image with sunglasses, is that his narrative style can be said to be the most humorous and witty among the blockchain YTRs. Perhaps because he is not appearing in front of the camera as a real person, he has shed many unnecessary burdens, being both objective and "north rotten" (positive meaning). If you like cute cats, or are worried that the process of learning new knowledge will be boring, I think Mao Mountain Cat's videos are the most suitable choice for you.
The style of Mao Mountain Cat's videos is mainly narration with supplementary visuals. In addition to the basic principles of blockchain and cryptocurrencies, I also recommend that beginners try to watch Mao Mountain Cat's videos on investment techniques and technical analysis if they want to go further. For self-learning how to read charts and predict market trends, you will definitely gain a lot.
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Although the technical analysis-related videos of Mao Mountain Cat are worth watching, since this article is for newbies, I still recommend that everyone first watch Mao Mountain Cat's "10 Most Frequently Asked Questions About Bitcoin! (Part 1)" and "10 Most Frequently Asked Questions About Bitcoin (Part 2)". In these videos, Mao Mountain Cat answers the common questions the public has about cryptocurrencies and Bitcoin, including whether Bitcoin is a Ponzi scheme, family not supporting investment, etc. The explanations are in-depth yet easy to understand. After watching, you may not know how to trade cryptocurrencies yet, but you will definitely dispel all your doubts about cryptocurrencies. (I secretly share these videos with my friends when they ask me questions.)
Overall rating: 1 star is the lowest, 5 stars is the highest
｜Beginner-friendly｜★★★★
｜Content Difficulty｜★★★
｜Operational Guidance｜★★★
｜Update Frequency｜★★★★
｜Subscriber Count｜103,000
ABMedia
The last channel I want to recommend to everyone is "ABMedia", the reason for this order has nothing to do with the subscriber count or recommendation level. The main consideration is that if YT videos are to be used as a channel for beginners to understand and enter the crypto world, I would suggest that after having a certain level of understanding of the principles and knowledge, you can then follow "market information". ABMedia, as the name suggests, is a channel that reports on blockchain news and events, bringing the audience the latest and most timely blockchain news, including currency price fluctuations and current affairs analysis. The content will be presented through the narration of the channel host D, accompanied by technical analysis charts, which is more suitable for more advanced investors.
Also, I won't include any recommended must-watch videos for ABMedia, because the market is constantly changing, and there is no must-watch. But if you want to follow, you'll have to watch it every day!
Overall rating: 1 star is the lowest, 5 stars is the highest
｜Beginner-friendly｜★★
｜Content Difficulty｜★★★★
｜Operational Guidance｜★★
｜Update Frequency｜★★★★★
｜Subscriber Count｜109,000
BONUS
If you are still unsure whether to enter the blockchain circle or maintain a wait-and-see attitude, and also want to hear the perspectives and analysis of non-blockchain industry insiders on blockchain & cryptocurrencies, here I recommend two channels. One is "HackBear Terry", set up by a software engineer currently residing in California, USA, who mainly shares issues related to financial investment. The other is "Better Leaf", set up by a financial planner with a CFP certification, with the original intention of sharing "knowledge that schools don't teach" through videos. Here are two additional recommended videos from them, hoping to also increase the beginners' understanding of blockchain and cryptocurrencies to a certain extent:
HackBear Terry:
Better Leaf:
Finally, I have to remind all you newbies again of the eternal principle of this circle - knowledge, tools, and methods can be learned from others, and market information can also be obtained from various sources, but never rely on others' judgments to make trades, which is what we call DYOR (Do Your Own Research). Information is dead, but the market is alive. Excluding the impact of major news, everyone's buying and selling are the forces that move the market. Investing is about buying and selling the collective emotions of the market. So even if someone is calling the shots and leading the way, you still need to have the ability to do your own research and make judgments. If you are sure you can stick to your own trading principles, welcome to the world of blockchain and cryptocurrencies!
〈Learn Cryptocurrencies through YouTube! What are the must-watch Blockchain channels and videos for beginners?〉This article was first published on《NONE LAND》.
