> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.gammaswap.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.gammaswap.com/introduction/for-crypto-beginners.md). # For Crypto Beginners ### Overview GammaSwap provides the best of both worlds. The experience feels fast and simple like using a traditional broker. However, all transactions settle on the blockchain meaning trades are irreversible once they settle and you maintain custody of your assets. ### Benefits The benefits of the blockchain are that you maintain full custody of your own assets. Our exchange cannot withdraw funds on your behalf or re-hypothecate your assets. It is impossible given the cryptographic protections of the technology.\ \ You don't need to know how wallets work or manage your own seed phrase to benefit from these advantages. You can login via Single Sign On (SSO) using your email or a social login. A third party entity, [Magic Labs](https://magic.link/), will create the wallet for you and help manage it. They have their own encrypted security set up to ensure you are the only one who has control of your funds. ### Getting Funds You can use an exchange like Binance or Coinbase to get access to USDC, a tokenized crypto representing US Dollars launched by [Circle](https://www.circle.com/). --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://docs.gammaswap.com/introduction/for-crypto-beginners.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.