HOLDING vs FUTURES explained for babies and boomers:
Holding:
You buy it. You own it. You keep it. (Like your favorite teddy bear or your house deed.)
Futures:
You bet on its price. You don't own it. It's risky. (Like betting on if it rains tomorrow, without having an umbrella.)
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Now, we include three important things into consideration:
1. Blockchain: (The "Forever Ledger")
Imagine a special digital list where every single crypto transaction is written down. Once something is added to this list, it's there forever and can't be changed or erased. Everyone has a copy, so it's always honest. This is how crypto stays safe and works without a bank.
2. Decentralization (The "Shared Control")
Think of it like a system where no single person or company is in charge. Instead, lots of computers all around the world work together to run the crypto. This makes the system strong and fair, because no one can control it all or shut it down.
3. Volatility lol