Sometimes, entering the crypto world feels like a game: 'Getting started is like a beginner's village, you can casually look at guides to get through, but to level up and defeat the boss, you need a strategy.'
Therefore, I specifically organized a set of advanced guides to help those who have a bit of understanding of basic crypto knowledge but don't know how to continue avoid detours.
(❗️Friendly reminder❗️ If you are starting from scratch, first look for introductory blockchain courses from MIT or Tsinghua on Coursera or Bilibili to build a foundation. This guide is prepared for newcomers with some background!)
1. Read news daily to understand market trends.
The first step in advancing is to make reading community news a daily habit. He recommended several news platforms worth following:
CoinDesk: More systematic content, it's the 'big brother' of crypto news.
CoinTelegraph and Decrypt: Also good, providing comprehensive coverage of market trends, project hotspots, and regulatory policies.
Compared to the fragmented comments on X, the analyses on these platforms are deeper and less likely to be swayed by emotions. Although they may not be as timely as X, they excel in professionalism and clear logic.
2. Dive into mainstream communities and listen to how insiders are discussing things.
On several mainstream community platforms:
X: The platform with the fastest information flow in the community. It is recommended to follow some alpha crypto bloggers and regularly check posts, as the algorithm will help you stay updated with the latest trends.
Reddit: Newcomers should start with the r/cryptocurrency and r/Bitcoin communities, where they can see a friendly discussion atmosphere and find some neutral in-depth analysis posts.
Discord: For those who want to understand projects more deeply, they can join some bloggers' group chats. But the rule remains: direct private messages will be blocked!
As for YouTube, I initially thought it would be easy to start, watched a bunch of vloggers' videos, only to find that many were 'filler'! Videos lasting dozens of minutes but with little valuable content. I found the learning efficiency on YouTube to be low, time cost high, and the cost-effectiveness inferior to news and communities. So, if you use YouTube or podcasts (like Unchained), it is suitable as background sound.
3. Learn to use data tools to become a more rational investor.
Data tools are the most hardcore aspect of advanced learning; mastering these tools allows you to move from 'hearing others say' to 'making decisions based on data.'
CoinMarketCap: This tool is basically a must-have for all crypto newcomers, providing information on coin prices, market capitalization, official websites, trading platforms, etc., along with a knowledge module that is convenient for casual browsing.
TradingView: An essential tool for technical analysis enthusiasts, great for viewing candlestick charts, analyzing trends, and planning trading strategies.
CoinGecko: Similar to CoinMarketCap, it can serve as a supplementary tool, each having its advantages in data and interface.
