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BuyExchanges

Start with crypto

Best for first-time buyers

For: First-time buyers who want the simplest setup

9 min readBeginnerLow risk

BuyExchanges

Buy crypto safely

Best for first-time buyers

For: First-time buyers who want the simplest setup

9 min readBeginnerLow risk

StoreWallets

Choose a crypto wallet

Lowest-friction setup

For: Anyone moving funds off an exchange for the first time

9 min readBeginnerLow risk

StoreWallets

Crypto wallet vs exchange

Lowest-friction setup

For: Anyone moving funds off an exchange for the first time

9 min readBeginnerLow risk

UseStablecoins

Use stablecoins

Most-used onchain setup

For: Users interacting with dapps day-to-day

9 min readBeginnerMedium risk

PayPayment Gateways

Accept crypto payments

Real-world payment path

For: People actually spending crypto in real life

9 min readIntermediateLow risk

UseStablecoins

Stablecoins vs keeping cash on an exchange

Most-used onchain setup

For: Users interacting with dapps day-to-day

9 min readBeginnerMedium risk

PayPayment Gateways

Crypto payments vs stablecoin invoicing

Real-world payment path

For: People actually spending crypto in real life

9 min readIntermediateLow risk

TaxesTax Software

Choose crypto tax software

Most compliant approach

For: DIY filers who want records that hold up

9 min readIntermediateLow risk

UseBridges

Bridge assets safely

Most-used onchain setup

For: Users interacting with dapps day-to-day

9 min readAdvancedHigh risk

BuyFiat Onramps

Buy crypto for the first time

Best for first-time buyers

For: First-time buyers who want the simplest setup

15 min readBeginnerLow risk

EarnStaking

Stake crypto and earn yield

Recommended path

For: Holders who want yield without active trading

15 min readIntermediateMedium risk

PayCrypto Cards

Spend crypto with a card

Real-world payment path

For: People actually spending crypto in real life

15 min readIntermediateMedium risk

TaxesPortfolio Tracking

Track your crypto portfolio

Most compliant approach

For: DIY filers who want records that hold up

15 min readBeginnerLow risk

EarnLending & Borrowing

Lend or borrow crypto

Advanced operators only

For: Holders who want yield without active trading

15 min readAdvancedHigh risk

UseWeb3 Apps

Use web3 apps safely

Most-used onchain setup

For: Users interacting with dapps day-to-day

15 min readAdvancedHigh risk

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