Entry to Crypto: Essential Resources
- Get Started: Buying & Trading Crypto - Coinbase: A user-friendly platform for buying, selling, and holding cryptocurrencies. Changelly: Preferred for trading, though Coinbase offers better options for buying crypto with cash.
- Secure Your Crypto: Wallets - Phantom (Solana blockchain assets & DApps), Core (secure self-custody), MetaMask (Ethereum & ERC-20 tokens).
- Track & Manage Your Portfolio - CoinMarketCap (real-time prices), CoinGecko (DeFi insights), Delta or Blockfolio (portfolio tracking).
- Learn & Stay Updated - Messari (research & insights), Decrypt (news & explainers), The Defiant (DeFi-focused news), Twitter & Reddit Cryptocurrency (communities & thought leaders).
- Sell Your Crypto for Cash - Trade into BTC, then convert to USD using HodlHodl or Bisq.
- Security & Scams to Avoid - Never share your private keys, verify websites, enable 2FA, and always double-check transaction addresses.