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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
What is Ethereum? A Plain English Guide
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What is Ethereum? A Plain English Guide

AlanMay 29, 2026

Ethereum explained without the buzzwords. Smart contracts, gas fees, ETH vs Bitcoin, the merge to proof-of-stake, and how to actually buy and store ETH.

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21 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
BitGet Launchpool: Free Tokens for Staking BGB
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BitGet Launchpool: Free Tokens for Staking BGB

AlanMay 29, 2026

A trader’s BitGet Launchpool guide. How rewards work, which tokens to stake, real APYs from recent pools, and the dump-day risk every beginner misses.

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How to Buy Solana (SOL) on BitGet: Step-by-Step
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How to Buy Solana (SOL) on BitGet: Step-by-Step

AlanMay 29, 2026

How to buy Solana on BitGet: signup, KYC, deposit, your first SOL purchase, gas vs Ethereum, and where to store it. A trader’s walkthrough.

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Best Places to Learn Crypto Trading: Honest Comparison
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Best Places to Learn Crypto Trading: Honest Comparison

AlanMay 29, 2026

The best places to learn crypto trading, compared by a trader. YouTube vs paid courses vs trading communities. My honest pick and why.

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22 min read
How to Buy Dogecoin (DOGE) on BitGet: Step-by-Step
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How to Buy Dogecoin (DOGE) on BitGet: Step-by-Step

AlanMay 29, 2026

How to buy Dogecoin on BitGet — signup, KYC, deposit, first DOGE purchase, the Elon factor, and whether DOGE belongs in a serious portfolio.

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Are Crypto Trading Bots Profitable? The Honest Answer

AlanMay 29, 2026

Copy Trading vs Trading Bots: Which Should You Use?

AlanMay 29, 2026

DCA Bots: The Lazy Trader’s Edge

AlanMay 29, 2026

Grid Trading Explained: Profit From Sideways Markets

AlanMay 29, 2026

How to Buy Aptos (APT) on BitGet: Step-by-Step

AlanMay 29, 2026

How to Buy Filecoin (FIL) on BitGet: Step-by-Step

AlanMay 29, 2026

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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  • Are Crypto Trading Bots Profitable? The Honest Answer
  • Copy Trading vs Trading Bots: Which Should You Use?
  • DCA Bots: The Lazy Trader’s Edge
  • Grid Trading Explained: Profit From Sideways Markets
  • How to Buy Aptos (APT) on BitGet: Step-by-Step
  • How to Buy Filecoin (FIL) on BitGet: Step-by-Step
  • How to Buy Cosmos (ATOM) on BitGet: Step-by-Step
  • How to Buy Optimism (OP) on BitGet: Step-by-Step
  • How to Buy Arbitrum (ARB) on BitGet: Step-by-Step
  • How to Buy NEAR Protocol on BitGet: Step-by-Step
Crypto Rookie 101 is part of the Jigsaw Northstar Network — Founded by Alan Spicer.