FUD: fear, uncertainty and doubt. How to understand what’s happening in crypto right now.

16th May 2022 | Sam Volkering

There’s a lot happening in crypto right now. There is a lot of misinformation in the mainstream and financial media. There is even more fear, uncertainty and doubt.

Is this the end?

Is it all going to zero?

Will we ever see profits in this market?

Is it all a Ponzi scheme?

Well, let me reassure you that we’ve been here before, and that we’ll be here again. Of course there are some things that have transpired in the last week that makes this period a bit different.

After all… when a multi-billion-dollar algorithmic stablecoin protocol actually does go to zero, how does that impact the market?

I’m sending a video update today to explain what happened, what it means for you and how to manage some of the issues that seem to be popping up in the market and in the mainstream media’s coverage right now.

I could write another update.

However, I believe that the best way to help you understand what is going on is to tell you straight down the camera what I think.

You can access your update video here.

*please note, there was a little sync issue with my video and audio feed while recording this video. Apologies if it looks a little bit off while viewing.

Crypto to Know

Below is our “Crypto to Know” list where you’ll find several cryptos that we think you should be taking the time to learn and understand.

They each form an important part of the burgeoning crypto ecosystem.

Several of these cryptos are doing very different things to others.

What’s key is to learn that every crypto has its own use cases, its own guiding principles, and its own particular potential.

Each crypto is to be judged and assessed on its own merits.

Our aim here is to help you understand these cryptos and the wider crypto world.

These aren’t specific recommendations but a guide to help you learn and build your confidence in operating in this space.

We will add more names to this list over time. However, if you’re new to the world of crypto, these are the names where we think you should start your education and learning.

We’ve also added links to each one.

The links are to what we believe, in each case, is the best resource for learning about that crypto.

“Crypto to Know” watchlist

Sam Volkering
Editor, Sam Volkering’s Crypto Network

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