When I started exploring crypto, these three phrases came up constantly:
Staking. Airdrops. Passive income.
They sounded like shortcuts to easy money.
But here’s what I learned — they’re not shortcuts. They’re tools. And if you don’t understand them, you’re the product.
Staking: Not Just Free Rewards
Staking means locking your tokens to support a network and earn rewards. Sounds great — until the price drops or your funds get stuck.
If something is offering high returns, ask why it needs your tokens so badly.
Airdrops: Free, but Often Useless
Some airdrops are valuable. Most are just noise. You’ll burn time and gas fees chasing tokens that never gain real value.
Do your research. Don’t blindly chase hype.
Passive Income: Not Always Passive
Some platforms offer real yield. Most are just risky schemes wrapped in fancy terms. If you don’t know who’s paying you and why, think twice.
Final Thought
None of this is financial advice. It’s just what I’ve learned by losing time, money, and patience.
Crypto has powerful tools — but only if you understand what you’re touching.
Follow @mythoughts — no hype, just thoughts.