2026-01-18 13:30:56

Getting started in Web3 this year? Here's what actually matters. First, prioritize security over everything—use a hardware wallet, enable 2FA, and never share your seed phrase. Period. Second, start small. You'll make mistakes; accept that early losses are tuition fees in this space. Third, understand the basics before diving into tokens. Learn how blockchain works, what smart contracts do, why decentralization matters. It's not boring—it's your foundation. Fourth, be skeptical of hype. If someone's pushing guaranteed returns or making FOMO claims, walk away. Most projects aren't worth your capital. Fifth, diversify your learning. Follow builders, read whitepapers, join genuine communities—avoid echo chambers. Finally, set clear goals. Are you here to trade? Stake? Explore DeFi? Build? Your strategy changes everything. Web3 rewards those who do their homework and stay patient.

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OldLeekMaster

· 4h ago

NGL, this is the usual way of advising people to do their homework, but there's no fault in it. The ones who truly survive are those who can stay calm and not chase after highs; the others have already been harvested.

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PumpDetector

· 4h ago

ngl this is basically what i've been saying since mt. gox... but yeah, the "tuition fees" part hits different when you've actually lost it all before. most newbies won't listen tho, they're already in the telegram pumps lmao

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MoonBoi42

· 4h ago

Hardware wallets are truly a necessity, not an option. Too many people have learned this the hard way.

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SchrodingersFOMO

· 4h ago

It's the same old story, but to be honest, hardware wallets are indeed easy to overlook. I've seen too many people get wrecked by a phishing link.

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OnchainDetective

· 4h ago

ngl You really can't skimp on that hardware wallet setup; I've seen too many people rug pulled.

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MelonField

· 4h ago

ngl, this set of explanations is a blood and tears story only understood after being scammed... The section on hardware wallets is really a must-read.

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