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2FA for Crypto: Authy vs Google Authenticator vs YubiKey
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2FA for Crypto: Authy vs Google Authenticator vs YubiKey

AlanMay 29, 2026

2FA for crypto compared: SMS, Authy, Google Authenticator, YubiKey. Which one I use, sim swap risk, and the setup that protects exchange accounts.

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19 min read
Crypto Exchanges Explained: CEX vs DEX
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Crypto Exchanges Explained: CEX vs DEX

AlanMay 29, 2026

CEX vs DEX explained without buzzwords. How centralised and decentralised exchanges differ, when to use each, fees, risks, and the setup I actually use.

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23 min read
Gas Fees Explained: Why You Paid $40 to Move $10
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Gas Fees Explained: Why You Paid $40 to Move $10

AlanMay 29, 2026

Gas fees explained: what they are, why they spike, EIP-1559, gwei, base fee vs priority fee, and how to actually pay less.

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18 min read
KYC Explained: Why Exchanges Want Your ID
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KYC Explained: Why Exchanges Want Your ID

AlanMay 29, 2026

KYC explained: what Know Your Customer means, why exchanges demand it, how it actually works, privacy implications, and what’s possible without KYC.

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20 min read
How to Buy Bitcoin Cash (BCH) on BitGet: Step-by-Step
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How to Buy Bitcoin Cash (BCH) on BitGet: Step-by-Step

AlanMay 29, 2026

How to buy Bitcoin Cash on BitGet: signup, deposit, first BCH purchase, why it forked from BTC, and where to store it.

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How to Buy Chainlink (LINK) on BitGet: Step-by-Step
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How to Buy Chainlink (LINK) on BitGet: Step-by-Step

AlanMay 29, 2026

How to buy Chainlink on BitGet: signup, KYC, deposit, first LINK purchase, oracle use case explained, and where to store it.

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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 Litecoin (LTC) on BitGet: Step-by-Step
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How to Buy Litecoin (LTC) on BitGet: Step-by-Step

AlanMay 29, 2026

How to buy Litecoin on BitGet: signup, deposit, first LTC purchase, Litecoin’s “silver to Bitcoin’s gold” pitch, and where to store it.

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18 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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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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What is the Clarity Act? A Plain-English Explainer

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Crypto Trading for Beginners: The Honest Roadmap

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How Long Does It Take to Learn Crypto Trading?

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Crypto Trading vs Investing: Which Is Right for You?

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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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  • What is the Dollar Debasement Trade? Bitcoin, Debt, and Why the Thesis Broke
  • What is the Japanese Yen Carry Trade? A Plain-English Explainer
  • What is the Clarity Act? A Plain-English Explainer
  • Crypto Trading for Beginners: The Honest Roadmap
  • How Long Does It Take to Learn Crypto Trading?
  • Crypto Trading vs Investing: Which Is Right for You?
  • Crypto Trading Mistakes Beginners Make (and How to Avoid Them)
  • Crypto Trading Journal: What to Log and Why It Changes Everything
  • Crypto Trading Position Sizing: The 1% Rule and How to Actually Apply It
  • How to Set Stop Losses in Crypto Trading
Crypto Rookie 101 is part of the Jigsaw Northstar Network — Founded by Alan Spicer.