Hey, newbie here. Plan: buy a little BTC/ETH and move to self-custody without screwing it up. Ok to start with a mobile wallet for a few weeks or just grab a Ledger day one? First withdrawal - send a $5 test with the same fee settings, right? Weekly DCA: leave a small balance on the exchange or withdraw every time? Also, is PayPal/card buying worse for fees/withdrawals? Got 2FA + seed sorted what's the day-one checklist you wish you had?

I'd say start with something easy like MetaMask or Coinbase Wallet so you get comfortable with sending/receiving crypto. Once you've got the basics down and hold more value, definitely move to a hardware wallet for long-term security.

Hey y'all - if I just want to buy some BTC and hold it, should I go with a cold wallet right away or start with something like Trust Wallet first? 🤔

(Also... is buying on PayPal a bad idea?)

Don't try to learn everything at once. Pick 1 topic (wallets, exchanges, or security) and go deep before jumping to the next.

When I was starting out, the most confusing part was understanding the difference between tokens and coins.

🔹 Coins (like BTC or ETH) usually live on their own blockchain.
🔸 Tokens (like USDT, LINK) run on top of another blockchain (like Ethereum or Solana).

Also, if you're buying for the first time:

• Use a well-known exchange (Kraken, Coinbase, WhiteBit)
• Always enable 2FA right away
• Start with small amounts until you get comfortable

I made the mistake of aping into a memecoin early on and learned the hard way about exit scams 😅

Happy to answer more beginner Qs. We all started somewhere!

New to crypto? You're in the right place!

This thread is dedicated to beginners. Don't be shy – ask any question, no matter how basic it seems. We've all been there.

Topics you can ask about:

• Choosing a wallet (hot vs cold)
• How to buy your first crypto
• Understanding blockchain and tokens
• How to avoid scams

Let's make crypto simpler – one question at a time.