The Problem

Digital currencies (a.k.a “cryptocurrencies” or “coins”) are completely revolutionizing the way we think about and exchange money online. But from a recent study conducted by the University of Cambridge, it appears that less than 1% of the global population is actually using them. Why is that? I can offer one answer to this question through my own, personal story.

If this is you, you’re not alone!

Getting Started is Hard

I first learned about Bitcoin (the first digital currency that was invented) in 2014. As much as I’d like to claim that I just read the white paper and “got it”, this couldn’t be any further from the truth. It took me thousands of articles, hundreds of hours on YouTube, and years of experimentation with digital currencies before I fully understood the basics. I’m talking about…

What are digital currencies and what makes them different?

How do I buy?

Which ones should I buy?

Which service should I use to buy?

How do I store my coins in a secure manner?

Which service should I use to secure my coins?

How do I send and receive from friends and family?

What’s the difference between coin A and coin B?

… and the list goes on and on!

If any of these questions have crossed your mind, trust me — you’re not alone! A quick search through Reddit and you’ll find countless people just like you who are struggling to take their first step towards using a digital currency:

Left and Right

Why is getting started so hard? A number of reasons:

The information you need is scattered across the deepest corners of the internet and it’s up to you to find it.

Most of the existing tools and resources are too technical, or assume you already know what’s going on.

The world of digital currency is evolving rapidly and it’s hard to keep up.

All of this takes way too much time and energy.

In summary:

That is… until now!

Introducing Cheddur

I’m proud to introduce Cheddur — an app for iOS and Android that is your new, personal guide to digital currency.

Cheddur

At Cheddur, we believe that everyone should be empowered to not only take their first step, but to navigate the world of digital currencies with as little effort as possible. Designed from the ground up with beginners in mind, the Cheddur app combines the wisdom and experience from our team of experts with a huge set of features that will help you, regardless of your level of experience. That’s right — no experience is required!

Here are some of our favorite features:

Feature: Learn the Basics

New to digital currency? No problem! Use the Cheddur app to learn the basics in just 1 minute.

Meet our mascot, Chedd!

If you come across a technical term (e.g. “blockchain”, “market capitalization”, “ICO”) while you’re using the app, we’ve done our best to ensure that there is a short and sweet explanation nearby. In most cases, you can simply tap on the “ⓘ” icon!

Explanations… explanations everywhere!

Feature: Find Any Coin or Service

Whether you’re looking for a digital currency that just launched or a digital wallet to safely store your coins, Cheddur can guide you to the perfect coin or service. We put an extensive set of filters at your fingertips so you can hone in on exactly what you’re looking for!

Left: Show me coins that have been around for 1–3 years, are legal to use in my country, and sort them by price. Right: Show me digital wallets that are available to use in my country, support both Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), and sort them by popularity.

Feature: Everything You Need, In One Place

Stumble upon a new coin or service? Understand what makes it stand out from the rest through a short video or description. See what others have to say about it by browsing through reviews. And if you really want to dig into the details, we capture dozens of different metrics for each coin and service.

No more scouring the internet — we did it for you!

Feature: Get Started

Ready to take your first step with a coin or service? Cheddur will help guide you through the process, empowering you to take action right now.

Get started with any coin (left) or service (right)!

Feature: Compare Coins, Side-by-Side

Trying to figure out the difference between Bitcoin and Litecoin? Compare them side-by-side and we’ll show you!

Compare any two coins, side-by-side!

Feature: Connect with Friends & Followers

Discover coins and services that your friends love to use. Once you’re set up with a digital wallet to store your coins, share your coin addresses to start receiving tips, payments, and donations in ANY digital currency!