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**Beginner's Corner** - indigostrader - 23.11.2025
### **Beginner's Corner**
Welcome to the Indigo Trader community! Every expert was once a beginner, and this is your dedicated space to learn, ask, and grow without judgment. The world of crypto and trading can be complex and intimidating—we're here to change that.
Consider this your base camp. Ask any question, no matter how basic it seems. Our community is built on the principle of lifting each other up. The only bad question is the one you don't ask.
This is a no-shill, no-ego zone dedicated to building a strong foundation. We focus on education and safety first.
* **Crypto Glossary:** From AMM to ZK-Rollup, decode the jargon.
* **How to Buy Your First Bitcoin (Safely):** A step-by-step walkthrough.
* **Security 101: The Non-Negotiable Basics:** Protect your assets from day one.
* **Understanding Market Basics:** What are bulls, bears, bids, and asks?
* What is Bitcoin? What is Ethereum? What is a blockchain?
* Understanding Wallets: Hot vs. Cold, Custodial vs. Non-Custodial.
* How to send and receive crypto without losing it.
* What is a spot market? What are limit and market orders?
* Introduction to charts: What is a candlestick?
* Risk Management: The most important lesson you'll ever learn.
* How to find the right sub-forum for your questions.
* How to search effectively before posting.
* "What's the difference between a CEX and a DEX?"
* "I just installed MetaMask; what are the first security settings I should change?"
* "Can someone explain what 'staking' means in simple terms?"
* "How do I know if a project is legitimate or a scam?"
* **Patience is a Virtue:** Answer questions with respect and clarity.
* **No Shaming:** We were all new once. Foster a supportive environment.
* **Focus on Foundations:** Avoid promoting complex, high-risk strategies to beginners.
* **Safety First:** Always emphasize security best practices in every answer.
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* _Reading Charts: A Beginner's Guide to Candlesticks_
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