Editorial Policy

Our commitment to providing accurate, unbiased, and educational content about cryptocurrency.

Content Principles

1. Education Only

All content on Crypto Money Basics is strictly educational. We:

  • Explain concepts, mechanisms, and risks
  • Provide context for news and events
  • Teach security and safety practices
  • Do NOT give investment advice or recommendations
  • Do NOT make price predictions or market forecasts
  • Do NOT promote trading strategies or signals

2. Risk-First Approach

Every article includes:

  • Clear explanation of risks and limitations
  • Common pitfalls and scams to avoid
  • Security best practices
  • Prominent disclaimers

3. No Commercial Conflicts

We maintain editorial independence by:

  • Using NO affiliate links or referral codes
  • Accepting NO paid placements or sponsored content
  • Receiving NO commissions from exchanges, wallets, or crypto companies
  • Making NO specific product recommendations

Content Standards

Prohibited Language and Topics

We never use language that:

  • Promises returns or profits ("guaranteed returns," "100x gains")
  • Creates urgency or FOMO ("buy now," "limited time")
  • Recommends specific purchases ("best coin," "top pick")
  • Promotes trading signals or insider information

Required Elements

Every educational post includes:

  • Who this is for: Intended audience and use case
  • Key risks: What can go wrong
  • Common scams: How people get tricked
  • Checklist or action steps: Practical guidance
  • Further reading: Internal links to related topics
  • Disclaimer: Educational purposes only notice

Research and Accuracy

Sources

We rely on:

  • Official documentation from established projects
  • Security research from reputable firms
  • Academic papers and educational institutions
  • Government regulatory guidance (for context, not legal advice)
  • Established news sources for factual events

What We Avoid

  • Anonymous sources or rumors
  • Price speculation disguised as analysis
  • Unverified claims about specific projects
  • Promotional materials from crypto companies

Corrections and Updates

Cryptocurrency technology and regulations evolve quickly. When we discover errors or outdated information:

  • We correct mistakes promptly and transparently
  • We note the correction date at the bottom of the article
  • We update "last updated" dates when content is refreshed
  • Significant changes are noted explicitly

AI and Content Creation

We may use AI tools to:

  • Draft initial content outlines
  • Check grammar and clarity
  • Generate educational examples

However:

  • All final content is reviewed and edited by humans
  • Factual claims are verified independently
  • We ensure content meets our editorial standards
  • We do not blindly publish AI-generated content

Reader Feedback

We welcome:

  • Corrections and factual feedback
  • Suggestions for new educational topics
  • Questions about unclear explanations

Please use our Contact form to reach us.

Compliance with Advertising Policies

This site is built with future AdSense approval in mind. We ensure:

  • Substantial, original content (no thin or duplicate content)
  • Clear navigation and site structure
  • Transparent about our educational mission
  • All required pages present (Privacy, Terms, Disclaimer, Contact)
  • Mobile-friendly and performant
  • No prohibited content or misleading claims

Last updated: February 2026