Crypto Advice For A New Man.

I would post this on r/BitcoinBeginners but I know they mainly focus on BTC alone, and I just wanted to gain some advice from every wise Redditor in this sub whose knowledge far exceeds mine on this matter. If this isn’t the subreddit for it, let me know!

There may have been a previous post lik this, if that’s the case, my apologies you may ignore or link me to that thread. Say you, started from the very beginning, ground zero, basic newbie level, all you know is what an exchange is, and clicking the invest button, How would you or what would be the most optimal way of learning all about cryptocurrency?

I’ve been a lurker in this sub and sometimes regret opening comments sometimes as you’ll see people talking about DeFi, KYC, Web2/3, interoperability, Chain, Nodes, UTXO, the difference between a coin and token, learning TA, what exactly is smart contracts and blockchain and other high tech words, and futures. I haven’t a clue what any of those mean, Where would be the best way to start, books? courses, certain channels?

I mean I’m new to this, I ask because I seek to learn, and yes I am very much aware I could just ‘Google’ it but I wanted to learn from experts and degenerates like yourselves, How would I go about it?

Starting from the absolute very much bottom, how would I get to the level where all of you are? Have discussions like you all do. I am aware also it can take years. I am prepared. Appreciate all comments and suggestions also as well!

TDLR; provide me, a commoner, your wisdom.