Web3Seeker

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Step 1 of 6

Know the Web3 basics

Understand Web3 is the next internet happening now, not only Bitcoin. Web1 let people read. Web2 let people interact. Web3 adds ownership through open networks, digital identity, and programmable value.

Learn the difference between Web1, Web2, and Web3 in plain language. Read Ethereum.org Web3 ·
Understand Web3 is broader than trading and includes apps, identity, and communities. Read Coinbase Learn ·
Watch a beginner video introducing Solana and other major chains. Read Solana docs overview ·

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Binance Academy
Beginner-first guides for wallets, exchanges, and core crypto concepts.
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Coinbase Learn
Entry-level explainers for blockchain basics and safe onboarding.
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Step 2 of 6

Install your wallet

Set up the tool you use to communicate with Web3 apps. A wallet is your Web3 account. It helps you sign actions, connect to apps, and prove ownership.

Install one mainstream wallet from the official website (MetaMask, Phantom, or similar). Open Phantom ·
Create a new wallet profile and turn on device PIN or biometrics. Open MetaMask ·
Confirm you can open the wallet and view your public address. Open Coinbase Wallet ·

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Binance Academy
Beginner-first guides for wallets, exchanges, and core crypto concepts.
Guides Website
Coinbase Learn
Entry-level explainers for blockchain basics and safe onboarding.
Guides Website

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Step 3 of 6

Create your private key

Understand and create the key that gives you digital ownership. Your private key (or seed phrase) is the master key in Web3. It is what lets you own digital assets, identity, and content directly.

Generate your wallet's private key or seed phrase during setup. Read MetaMask Support ·
Write the recovery phrase offline and verify you copied it correctly. Read Ledger Academy ·
Learn why key possession equals ownership in Web3. Read Coinbase key basics ·

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Binance Academy
Beginner-first guides for wallets, exchanges, and core crypto concepts.
Guides Website
Coinbase Learn
Entry-level explainers for blockchain basics and safe onboarding.
Guides Website

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Step 4 of 6

Explore assets in Web3

See real assets and activity across open networks. Browse crypto assets, NFTs, and on-chain activity to understand what already exists in Web3 today.

Browse a market index to see major assets and categories. Open CoinGecko ·
Open an NFT marketplace and explore collections and creators. Open OpenSea ·
Check one blockchain explorer to view public transaction activity. Open Solana Explorer ·

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Step 5 of 6

Own your first asset

Take your first ownership step with a small amount. Start small to learn the flow: fund, receive, and confirm your first on-chain asset with confidence.

Use a reputable exchange or wallet on-ramp to buy a small amount of crypto or stablecoin. Open Coinbase ·
Double-check network and address before any transfer. Read Circle USDC docs ·
Confirm receipt in your wallet and on an explorer. Verify on Etherscan ·

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Binance Academy
Beginner-first guides for wallets, exchanges, and core crypto concepts.
Guides Website
Coinbase Learn
Entry-level explainers for blockchain basics and safe onboarding.
Guides Website

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Step 6 of 6

You are now a Web3 resident

Review your setup and secure your key as an owner. You now have a wallet, a key, and your first asset. The final step is building simple habits that protect what you own.

Review where your recovery phrase is stored and keep it offline. Review Trust Wallet security ·
Never share your private key or seed phrase with anyone. Read MetaMask safety ·
Use trusted links and verify domains before signing or connecting. Read OpenZeppelin security blog ·

Suggested sources for this step

Coinbase Learn
Entry-level explainers for blockchain basics and safe onboarding.
Guides Website
Binance Academy
Beginner-first guides for wallets, exchanges, and core crypto concepts.
Guides Website

Web3 Seeker

New to Web3

Know the Web3 basics

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Install your wallet

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Create your private key

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Explore assets in Web3

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Own your first asset

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You are now a Web3 resident

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