Crypto beginner guides
- How to Buy Bitcoin in India (2026 Guide) A beginner guide to buying Bitcoin in India — choosing an exchange, completing KYC, funding via UPI/bank transfer, and understanding the 30% tax and 1% TDS rules.
- What Is a Crypto Wallet? (Hot vs Cold Explained) A plain-English explainer of crypto wallets — what they actually store, the difference between hot (software) and cold (hardware) wallets, and how to choose.
- How to Use a Ledger Hardware Wallet A step-by-step beginner guide to setting up and using a Ledger hardware wallet safely — initialising the device, recording your recovery phrase, and sending/receiving crypto.
- Crypto Tax in India: 30% + 1% TDS Explained A clear explainer of how crypto is taxed in India — the flat 30% tax on gains, the 1% TDS, what counts as a taxable event, and how to stay compliant.
- How to Use MetaMask (Beginner Guide) A beginner guide to installing and using MetaMask safely — creating a wallet, securing your seed phrase, adding networks, and avoiding common scams.
- What Is DeFi? A Beginner Guide A plain-English introduction to decentralised finance (DeFi) — what it is, how DEXs, lending and yield work, and the real risks to understand before participating.
Reviewed by Arjun Mehta
Crypto analyst; 8+ years covering exchanges, wallets and DeFi
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