Decoding the mechanisms of the Cryptocurrency world is intimidating. This often discourages the individual seeking to transform their economic situation from accepting the challenge and opportunity the market could offer. The Blockchain becomes less menacing when the gears which enable it to turn are put into context for the purpose they serve; a decentralized system of finance. The value of this technology is not simply in its potential financial rewards, but in its capacity to shift the economic power back to the individual.