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Bitcoin, Altcoins, and $GRAS:
A Beginner’s Guide to Crypto
If you’re just now taking your first real steps into the digital age, our hope is that this guide will explain these concepts in relatable terms.
WHAT IS BITCOIN? Imagine you have a notebook where you write down every dollar you give to someone and every dollar they give back. Now imagine this notebook is shared with millions of people around the world, and everyone agrees on what’s written in it. The shared notebook is called a blockchain.
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What makes Bitcoin special?
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No banks: You don’t need a bank or a middleman. You can send Bitcoin to someone just like handing them cash, but it happens online.
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Always open: Bitcoin works 24/7, no matter where you are.
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Secure: Once it’s in the notebook (blockchain), it can’t be erased or changed.
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Think of Bitcoin as the first big step toward digital money—like moving from using paper checks and cash to debit cards.
WHAT ARE ALT COINS?
After Bitcoin, people came up with other types of digital money called altcoins (short for "alternative coins"). These coins are like different tools for specific jobs:
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Some are faster or cheaper than Bitcoin.
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Some are designed for certain tasks, like supporting businesses or projects.
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Imagine if Bitcoin is like the first car ever made—altcoins are newer cars with different designs, colors, and features.
What is $GRAS?
$GRAS is one of these altcoins, but it’s not just digital money—it’s designed to help communities and projects grow. Think of $GRAS as a tool to support good causes while being part of a bigger team.
Here’s what $GRAS does:
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Support Projects You Care About: If you hold $GRAS and you are a lineage verified Black American, you can vote on how the money is used.
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Earn More Coins: You can grow your $GRAS by participating in the system—like planting seeds in a garden and watching them grow.
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Limited Supply: Only a set amount of $GRAS exists, so it can become more valuable over time.
Imagine $GRAS as a “community coin.” When you use it, you’re part of a group working together to make things better.
Why Does This Matter?
Just like learning to use a smartphone or send an email was once new, Bitcoin, altcoins, and $GRAS are the next step in how we interact with money. They let you:
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Be in control of your finances without needing a bank.
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Support causes you care about.
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Take part in a global community, all from your own computer or smartphone.
It might feel strange at first, but just like learning anything new, you’ll get the hang of it—and you’ll be ready for the future!
What is a
crypto coin
a notebook THAT'S open to the public.
ALWAYS OPEN and SECURE.
Alt coins are tools for specific jobs.
$GRAS is designed as a tool to support those who support us.
Support causes that directly benefit you, while sharing in their success.

ROOTING FOR CHANGE,
one coin at a time
$GRAS
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