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Yield Farming Explained (and Why It’s Risky)
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Yield Farming Explained (and Why It’s Risky)

AlanMay 29, 2026

Yield farming explained: how DeFi protocols pay you yields, where the yield comes from, impermanent loss, smart contract risk, and why I prefer simpler products.

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22 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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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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Crypto Tax USA: How the IRS Treats Crypto

AlanJuly 10, 2026

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

AlanJuly 9, 2026

Best Crypto to Buy Now: A Trader’s Framework

AlanJuly 8, 2026

How Much Money Do You Need to Start Trading Crypto?

AlanJuly 7, 2026

How to Send Bitcoin to Someone: Step-by-Step

AlanJuly 6, 2026

How to Cash Out Crypto: Withdraw to Bank Account

AlanJuly 5, 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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  • 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
  • USDT vs USDC: Honest Stablecoin Comparison
  • Scalping Crypto: The Honest Reality
Crypto Rookie 101 is part of the Jigsaw Northstar Network — Founded by Alan Spicer.