Totally get the frustration! I struggled with this too until I found this no-nonsense cryptography guide that explains it like you're chatting with a tech-savvy friend https://paybis.com/blog/glossary/cryptography/ . Instead of heavy math, it uses real-world analogies (think digital lockboxes and secret handshakes) to show how cryptography protects your crypto transactions.

What helped me most was their side-by-side comparison of how old-school encryption differs from blockchain's approach. Finally understood why my wallet keys are so important! The article even includes a cool infographic showing how your data gets scrambled during transactions. Worth bookmarking for when you need a refresher!