Atomic Academy

Crypto basics guide

Start with wallet control, signatures, custody, settlement rails, and the difference between a read-only proof page and a live money-moving route.

Wallets

A wallet proves control of keys. It does not automatically prove safety of the site you are using.

Signatures

A signature can prove control, authorize a message, or approve token movement. Users must know which one they are doing.

Settlement

Access rails and settlement rails have different jobs. Treat them differently when evaluating risk.