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Crypto lover since 2020. I have worked with Crypto Banter, Coin Bureau, Trade Travel Chill and other Fintech companies. I want help people learn about web3 and the potential of cryptocurrency.
How to Buy Polygon (MATIC) on BitGet: Step-by-Step
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How to Buy Polygon (MATIC) on BitGet: Step-by-Step

AlanMay 29, 2026

How to buy Polygon on BitGet: signup, deposit, first MATIC/POL purchase, the MATIC→POL migration explained, and Ethereum L2 context.

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19 min read
How to Buy Polkadot (DOT) on BitGet: Step-by-Step
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How to Buy Polkadot (DOT) on BitGet: Step-by-Step

AlanMay 29, 2026

How to buy Polkadot on BitGet: signup, first DOT purchase, parachains explained, DOT staking returns (~10-15% APY), and where to store it.

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19 min read
How to Buy TRON (TRX) on BitGet: Step-by-Step
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How to Buy TRON (TRX) on BitGet: Step-by-Step

AlanMay 29, 2026

How to buy TRON on BitGet: signup, first TRX purchase, why TRC-20 USDT dominates stablecoin transfers, and the Justin Sun question.

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20 min read
Revolut Crypto Review: Worth It for Beginners?
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Revolut Crypto Review: Worth It for Beginners?

AlanMay 29, 2026

Honest Revolut crypto review. Fees, supported coins, the withdrawal restrictions, and whether it’s a good starting point before moving to BitGet.

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16 min read
BitGet vs KuCoin: Honest Comparison
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BitGet vs KuCoin: Honest Comparison

AlanMay 29, 2026

BitGet vs KuCoin compared from a trader who’s used both. Fees, futures, copy trading, security (and the 2023 KuCoin DoJ case), and which to pick.

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15 min read
Crypto Staking Explained: Real Returns vs Hype
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Crypto Staking Explained: Real Returns vs Hype

AlanMay 29, 2026

Crypto staking explained: what it actually is, realistic APYs by coin (ETH, SOL, ADA, DOT), centralised vs self-custody staking, lock-ups, and slashing risk.

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28 min read
Grass Review: Earning Crypto From Spare Internet
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Grass Review: Earning Crypto From Spare Internet

AlanMay 29, 2026

Honest Grass review from someone running the extension. What you actually earn, how the AI training model works, GRASS token, and whether it’s worth installing.

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22 min read
What is DePIN? A Beginner’s Guide
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What is DePIN? A Beginner’s Guide

AlanMay 29, 2026

DePIN explained: decentralised physical infrastructure networks. How they work, top projects (Helium, Filecoin, Render, Grass), real earnings, and the risks.

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24 min read
Blockchain Explained Like You’re Five
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Blockchain Explained Like You’re Five

AlanMay 29, 2026

Blockchain explained without the jargon. What it is, why people care, the difference vs a database, and where blockchain actually matters.

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20 min read
Crypto Wallets Explained: Hot, Cold, Custodial
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Crypto Wallets Explained: Hot, Cold, Custodial

AlanMay 29, 2026

Crypto wallets explained: the difference between hot, cold, and custodial wallets, when to use each, and which one I actually use.

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19 min read

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Lost Seed Phrase: What You Can (and Can’t) Recover

AlanJuly 12, 2026

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Crypto Tax USA: How the IRS Treats Crypto

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Crypto Tax UK: How HMRC Treats Crypto (and How to Stay Compliant)

AlanJuly 9, 2026

Best Crypto to Buy Now: A Trader’s Framework

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How Much Money Do You Need to Start Trading Crypto?

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About Crypto Rookie 101

Crypto Rookie 101 is run by Alan Spicer, a retail crypto trader who's been in the space since 2020. He's contributed work alongside Coin Bureau and Crypto Banter — two of the largest crypto channels on YouTube — and is part of the Trade Travel Chill trading community.

The site exists to give beginners and intermediate traders honest, useful crypto content from someone who's actually placed the trades. Nothing here is financial advice.

More of Alan's work: alanspicer.com

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  • Earn (15)
  • Learn (20)
  • Reviews (11)
  • Security (10)
  • Trading (29)
  • Lost Seed Phrase: What You Can (and Can’t) Recover
  • How Long Does It Take to Mine 1 Bitcoin?
  • Crypto Tax USA: How the IRS Treats Crypto
  • Crypto Tax UK: How HMRC Treats Crypto (and How to Stay Compliant)
  • Best Crypto to Buy Now: A Trader’s Framework
  • How Much Money Do You Need to Start Trading Crypto?
  • How to Send Bitcoin to Someone: Step-by-Step
  • How to Cash Out Crypto: Withdraw to Bank Account
  • What is USDC? Circle’s Stablecoin Explained
  • What is USDT? Tether Explained
Crypto Rookie 101 is part of the Jigsaw Northstar Network — Founded by Alan Spicer.