How CoinMinutes Adapts to the Evolving Needs of Crypto Learners
Here's the deal - learning about crypto used to be much simpler.
In 2017, if you had to explain Bitcoin to someone, you'd probably just say that it's a form of digital money and maybe show them how to create a wallet. That was pretty much it. Currently? We have to explain layer-2 solutions, yield farming, NFT royalties, and even talking about regulatory frameworks that change every day.
At CoinMinutes, this change has been very apparent to us. People arriving to us are totally confused with the situation. They are willing to learn, but they have no idea from which point. The speed at which the sector is moving makes even yesterday's knowledge obsolete.
Adapting to the Changing Crypto Learner's Needs
Newbies Have a Harder Time
Can you recall a time when learning the fundamentals of crypto could be done within a day or two? Such times are no more.
New users today first see DeFi protocols and are puzzled as to what the blockchain is. They are also hearing about staking rewards without even knowing what a private key is. It certainly is like trying to learn calculus when you haven't even grasped the basics of multiplication.
We encounter this confusion in the messages we receive from our support team. People ask questions which show that they are not following a logical order of topics. For example, a person might inquire about impermanent loss while still being unable to grasp the working of transactions.
Crypto can be confusing for beginners—many face advanced topics before mastering the basics, making support and guidance essential.
Advanced Users Demand More Substance
Inside the crypto world, experienced users are very selective. One can say that from very far these people can 'see' an article full of fluff. Because they have already been misled, they require not only correctness but also a great deal of technical detail.
They do not require newbie explanations preceded by complicated ideas. They want to explore concepts like smart contract security, on-chain analysis techniques, and institutional trading strategies. The existence of half-measures annoys them.
We found it in a very tough manner. Our first attempts at creating "intermediate" content failed to attract any audience. Beginners thought it was too difficult while experts considered it too shallow.
Speed Is More Important Than Ever
Very often, crypto news is not in line with regular sleep hours of the 24-hour day.
Intervention in protocol are very fast and without prior warning. Market crashes resulting from regulation announcements can be experienced within a matter of minutes.
Content aimed at educating that require several weeks to be updated loses its value rapidly. We have noticed guides published by platforms on protocols that had already updated their interfaces. People follow outdated instructions and then get confused when things do not work.
Crypto education is all about speed. Accuracy comes as the second most important factor. If both are present - that's the perfect balance.
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We Build Content in Layers
Our articles can be compared with onions- several layers that a reader can take out depending on what he or she requires.
A person researching Ethereum could take a glance at the concept simply to have an overview of the topic before the meeting. Another person might need to understand gas optimization to execute their development project. Same topic, drastically different depth requirements.
We have three versions of most of the content that we write. Short summaries for people with little time. Normal explanations for average learning. Detailed technical explanations for professionals. Users decide which one they want.
Real-Time Updates Actually Work
We don't rely on monthly editorial meetings to decide on content that needs to be changed. It is only within a few hours that our instructions change when Polygon changes their bridge interface. We comply immediately when new regulations are introduced.
While the automated system is somewhat helpful, human interaction is still the main factor. Algorithms can only go so far in detecting changes. People, however, are able to conclude that even minor changes have significant impacts.
Feedback Drives Everything
The comments from users help us to identify the areas that we haven't considered. A person who has trouble setting up MetaMask shows us how we wallet guide is lacking in that area. Someone asking about taxes revealing the gaps in our compliance coverage.
We don't only listen to users through comments but also support tickets and articles. We are always told to read the tickets. We also keep a record of the articles in which readers stop halfway through. The places where people decide to leave the website tell us the exact point at which they get lost.
Questions asked in the community discussions later become article topics. If five people are asking the same question, then there are probably thousands of people that are also wondering the same thing.
Personalized Learning Experiences
Quick Tests That Make a Difference
Tests are disliked by everybody, but our skill assessments are necessary. They are brief - probably five questions - and they take people to content that is suitable for their level.
A person that understands what a smart contract is doesn't have to learn blockchain basics. A person that has never used a DEX shouldn't be going through advanced arbitrage strategies.
The system is like a friend that knows your taste. If you always choose technical content, it doesn't show you simplified explanations anymore. If you find complex topics difficult, it advises you to go back to the basics.
Content That Changes Itself for You
How one reads is indicative of their learning style. There are people who just skim through articles in search of key points. There are also people who read every word without missing a single one. And some people, they just randomly jump between sections.
Such behavior we monitor and make our adjustments accordingly. Learners who are visual will find more charts and diagrams. Readers who are detail-oriented will receive more comprehensive explanations. Scanners will have better headers and summaries.
Interactive and Engaging Learning Instruments
Learning by Doing
Reading a piece about DeFi swaps is fine. However, really, when you connect your wallet and do the trade? That's when you really understand what was).
We have designed the sandbox environment so that users can perform operations if they wish but without the risk of losing their real money. In this way, they can exchange fake tokens, create pretend liquidity, and test various strategies. Real interfaces, simulated funds.
After weeks only seeing people struggling with explanations from the text, we have seen people who have grasped the concept of impermanent loss within a couple of minutes by using simulators.
Hands-on practice accelerates learning—simulators help users understand DeFi by doing, without risking real funds.
Videos In Which They Actually Help
Coinminutes Crypto is not producing videos just for the sake of doing what others are doing. Some concepts simply have to be shown visually. The rest of the concepts can be explained by text.
Wallet tutorials can greatly benefit from screen recordings. The use of animations facilitates the understanding of the blockchain mechanisms. The interviews with the experts help to get the different perspectives on the market trends.
However, we will not make a 20-minute video out of a simple explanation just to be able to say that we have a video.
Commitment to Lifelong Learning and Growth
Staying Ahead of Changes
Crypto technology changes quicker than content for education can be updated. So, we try to teach one concept that can be changed with the protocol rather than changing the specific user interfaces.
Knowing the general idea of automated market makers is more important than just knowing the current Uniswap interface. Gaining risk management skills is better than just blindly following trading strategies.
We work closely with developers who are building the protocols that we are explaining. They spot the technical side of things when we don't. They give us a heads-up on the changes before they are done.
Building Critical Thinking
The top crypto education equips people with skills to do their own evaluation of new projects. Using templates and frameworks is more important than following the exact suggestions.
We teach people how to investigate teams, understand tokenomics, and find out red flags. These skills can be used both for determining the value of going with a trusted protocol or a new project.
Conclusion
Crypto education needs to change as crypto keeps changing nonstop.
We have learned that being flexible is better than being perfect. Very fast updating is better than very comprehensive coverage. User feedback is better than editorial assumptions.
The platforms that change stay alive. Those that quickly become if you continue to rely on old models. We are committed to changing as fast as our users need us to.
As a matter of fact, if we are not constantly adapting, we are hardly useful anymore.