A crypto-literacy project

Learn how crypto works.
Then take your first small step.

Most people meet crypto through hype and scams. We do it backwards: a free plain-English book first, and an honest welcome match if you decide to start — funded by us, not by anyone else's deposits.

We fund this
Example welcome match
$10 from your $5
You add $5We add $5
LEARN FIRST  •  START SMALL  •  REAL CRYPTO YOU CONTROL  •  NO HYPE  •  NO "GUARANTEED" RETURNS  •  FREE PLAIN-ENGLISH BOOK  •   LEARN FIRST  •  START SMALL  •  REAL CRYPTO YOU CONTROL  •  NO HYPE  •  NO "GUARANTEED" RETURNS  •  FREE PLAIN-ENGLISH BOOK  •  
How it works

Three honest steps.

No tricks. You learn, you choose, and if you start, the match is real money we add — capped and disclosed.

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Step 01

Learn the basics

Read our free plain-English book. Five minutes, no jargon, and you'll spot the scams everyone else falls for.

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Step 02

Start tiny

Deposit $5, $10 or $20 if you want to try. We match it once with our own money as a welcome gift.

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Step 03

Own real crypto

It's yours to hold, learn from or withdraw. No lockups, no "returns" promised, no catch.

Play to learn

Learn crypto by playing.

17 mini-games that teach for real: spot a scam, read a chart, build a portfolio with practice money. You earn points and climb the leaderboard.

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Stay safe

Spot fake messages, protect your recovery phrase, and uncover hidden fees.

Scam Inbox · Seed Guardian · Fee Detective
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Read the markets

Practice with live prices and pretend money — never your own: build portfolios, read candles, gauge risk.

Build a Portfolio · Candle Reader · Risk Sim

Quick games

Under-a-minute challenges that stick: speed rounds, memory match, scrambles and quizzes.

Speed Round · Memory Match · Word Scramble
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Streak & ranking

Come back daily, keep your streak, and see where you rank against everyone else.

Daily Streak · Leaderboard
Play → Earn points → Climb the leaderboard Points only · no wagering · no cash-out · zero risk
Play free — no deposit →
Radical honesty

What we are — and what we're not.

Crypto is full of things pretending to be what they aren't. Here's exactly where we stand.

✓ What we are

  • A crypto-literacy project that helps total beginners start safely.
  • A real, one-time welcome match funded by us — our marketing cost.
  • A bridge to a licensed partner that handles fiat conversion properly.
  • Honest about risk: crypto can lose value, so start with pennies.

✕ What we're not

  • Not an investment scheme — we never promise your money will grow.
  • Not a "double your deposit" trap. That's always a scam, everywhere.
  • Not holding your fiat — conversion happens at a regulated partner.
  • Not interested in pressure tactics, countdowns or fake testimonials.

Your welcome match

Pick a first deposit. We match it once, dollar for dollar — funded by us, capped at $20. This is a signup bonus, not a promised return.

Your deposit$5.00
FirstBlock match+$5.00
Starting balance$10.00

Claim it

Create your account, choose how to fund, and your free book unlocks too.

The honest terms:
• One match per person, first deposit only.
• Match funded by FirstBlock, capped at $20.
• A signup bonus, NOT an investment that grows.
• Crypto value can go down. Only deposit what you can lose.
Crypto,
Plainly.
NO JARGON · 5 MIN
Free · no deposit needed

Start with the words,
not the wallet.

Drop your email and we'll send the plain-English explainer — what crypto is, how fees work, and how to dodge scams. Yours free, whether or not you ever deposit.

Questions

The stuff people actually ask.

Is the "match" too good to be true?

Fair question — that instinct is exactly right in crypto. The difference is what's being promised. We don't say your money grows; we add a fixed, one-time bonus of our own money when you make a first deposit, capped at $20. It's a marketing cost, like a "spend $5, get $5" coupon. Anything promising your deposit will multiply on its own is a scam.

Do I have to deposit to get the book?

No. The book is free with just your email, no deposit required. We'd rather you learn first and decide later — or never deposit at all. That's genuinely fine.

Who handles turning my money into crypto?

A licensed third-party on-ramp. When you choose to pay by card or bank, you're handed to a regulated partner that performs the conversion and any identity checks. This page never holds your fiat.

Can I lose money?

Yes. Crypto prices move a lot and can fall. That's why we tell you to start with an amount you'd be completely fine losing — five or ten dollars to learn, not your savings.

What if I already own crypto?

Then you can pay directly from your own wallet — no account conversion needed on our side. Low-fee networks like Lightning or stablecoins keep small payments from being eaten by fees.

Legal

Terms & Conditions

Read the Terms & Conditions

1. About FirstBlock. FirstBlock is an educational crypto product for beginners. The practice portfolio and games use pretend money and points for learning only — they have no monetary value and cannot be wagered, withdrawn, or converted to cash.

2. Eligibility. You must be at least 18 and legally permitted to use crypto services in your country.

3. Deposits. Deposits are made in cryptocurrency to the wallet address shown for your chosen network. You are responsible for sending the correct asset on the correct network — funds sent to a wrong address or network may be lost permanently. Your balance is credited only after the transaction is confirmed on the blockchain.

4. Welcome match. The welcome match is a one-time promotional bonus (capped at $20) added to your first deposit. It is a bonus credit, not a guarantee or interest. The match is not withdrawable until it unlocks: it unlocks after your deposit has been held for 30 days, or sooner as soon as you make a second deposit — whichever comes first. Before the match unlocks, only your own deposited funds can be withdrawn.

5. Withdrawals. Withdrawals are requested in-app and reviewed and processed manually by our team to the wallet address you provide. We may decline or delay requests we believe are fraudulent, abusive, or in breach of these terms. Processing times vary. You are responsible for the accuracy of the withdrawal address and network.

6. Points & games. Points are earned for learning and fun. They carry no monetary value and cannot be cashed out, transferred, or exchanged.

7. Risk. Crypto assets are volatile and you can lose money. Only use funds you can afford to lose. Nothing on FirstBlock is financial, investment, legal, or tax advice.

8. No guarantees. We provide the service "as is." We do not guarantee profits, returns, uptime, or that the service will be error-free.

9. Acceptable use. You agree not to use FirstBlock for money laundering, fraud, or any unlawful purpose, and not to attempt to exploit the welcome match or any feature through multiple or fake accounts.

10. Changes. We may update these terms; continued use means you accept the updated terms.

Last updated June 2026. For questions, use the in-app chat. This is a plain-language summary and not a substitute for professional legal advice.