First, let me say the most important thing: there are still opportunities in the crypto world, but absolutely do not touch contracts! If an exchange tries to recruit you for contracts, block and delete them immediately, don't let them harm you.
1. How to make money in the crypto world from 0 to 1? Airdrops are the first bucket of gold for many people.
Most people’s first money earned in the crypto world, even their first 1 million, comes from 'airdrops'—early participation in quality projects, waiting for the project to issue tokens, then cashing out and leaving. Just like the 2024 Stark airdrop, the lowest odd number can get over 1000U, and another batch of people achieved short-term 'freedom' through this.
With this “first bucket of gold,” the following path becomes smoother: follow promising projects, aim for a few times the returns, and achieve the leap from 0 to 1. As long as you don't touch contracts, there are plenty of opportunities in this circle; who knows, catching one could let you “retire” directly.
2. Why is the crypto world a shortcut for ordinary people to leapfrog?
Because there are always new opportunities here—at the beginning of 2025, there are signs of recovery in chain games, and no one can be sure where the next windfall will be. The key is that you have to “be present”: as long as you stay in this circle, you will definitely encounter opportunities; the fear is that when the opportunity arises, you are not prepared.
Moreover, compared to other industries, the crypto world has lower requirements for “background” and places more emphasis on “choice” rather than “brute force.” The 28 law does exist; a small number of people hold more resources, but as long as ordinary people choose the right direction and step to the right rhythm, they can also get a piece of the cake—this might be one of the easiest paths for ordinary people to approach “class leap.”
3. The pitfalls that newcomers are most likely to fall into: Don't be swayed by FOMO emotions
Many newcomers fall into pits as soon as they enter the circle, and the root cause is “FOMO (fear of missing out):
Seeing others flaunting their wealth and talking about freedom makes you think “If he can do it, so can I,” leading to blind confidence;
Just making a little money makes you feel elated, thinking you are the “chosen one,” and you begin to add positions recklessly;
Listening to so-called “big shots” shouting orders, chasing highs, and ultimately getting trapped—actually, where are these “big shots”? Everyone has stepped on countless pits to get here.
Remember this: “If your understanding is correct, why don't you have what you want in your pocket?” Don't think about taking shortcuts; it's more important to calm down, study, and understand the industry logic than anything else.
4. Three practical suggestions for newcomers
Enter the market with “idle mind” and “idle money”: don't put in living expenses or retirement funds; if it drops 10%, you'll have a mental breakdown and won't be able to hold good projects;
Prevent scams before taking action: when operating according to tutorials, always identify whether it's a phishing website, protect your assets well, and don’t get stolen as soon as you enter the market;
Execution is more important than “fantasy”: if you know airdrops can make money, then study how to participate; if you think chain games have opportunities, then learn about the gameplay—“Ants share the cake, how much you get depends on your own effort.”
Finally, let me emphasize once again: Restart in 2025
