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Aalind Sharma

Aalind Sharma

Aalind makes crypto, Web3, & DeFi easy to understand for newcomers, skipping the jargon & explaining things clearly. He's grown 30k+ followers & 6M+ views, & studied 100+ crypto projects. His writing is for education only, not financial advice.

Latest from Aalind Sharma

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September 2, 20268 min read

What Is Market Cap in Crypto? A Beginner's Guide

Confused about why a ten-cent coin isn't automatically "cheaper" than Bitcoin? Learn what market cap in crypto actually means, how to calculate it, and how to use it to size up any coin before you Buy, Sell, or Swap.

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August 26, 20267 min read

Why Banks and Fintech Apps Are Starting to Offer Crypto?

A year ago, your banking app didn't have a Buy Bitcoin button. Now plenty do. Here's why banks offer crypto now, what actually changed behind the scenes, and what it means for how you manage your money day to day.

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August 19, 20268 min read

What Are Stablecoins? A Plain-English Guide to USDC, USDT

USDC and USDT sit right next to Bitcoin in most crypto apps, but they're built for the opposite job: staying at a dollar while everything else moves. Here's what stablecoins are, how they hold that peg, and where they fit next to Bitcoin in a portfolio.

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August 12, 20268 min read

Bitcoin ETF vs Buying Bitcoin in a Wallet: What's the Difference?

Both options have Bitcoin on the label, but they are not the same product. One gives you shares in a fund that tracks the price. The other puts real Bitcoin in your portfolio, ready to send, swap, or hold. Here's what changes depending on which one you pick.

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Crypto Taxes Explained: A Beginner's Guide for 2026
August 5, 202610 min read

Crypto Taxes Explained: A Beginner's Guide for 2026

How are crypto taxes handled in the US? A beginner's guide to capital gains, crypto income, reporting, and simple ways to keep your tax bill lower.

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RockWallet is now available in Oklahoma!
August 3, 20261 min read

RockWallet is now available in Oklahoma!

RockWallet LLC, makers of the non-custodial, multi-currency wallet designed to make it simple to buy, use, store, and trade digital assets securely, today announced it has received an Oklahoma Money Transmitter License (“MTL”) 2246395. The MTL gives RockWallet’s  Oklahoma customers the ability to buy, sell, and swap digital assets directly within the RockWallet non-custody app, in addition to securely holding their assets.    RockWallet continues to monitor regulatory developments closely as i

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Bitcoin vs. Stablecoins: What's the Difference?
July 29, 20267 min read

Bitcoin vs. Stablecoins: What's the Difference?

Bitcoin and stablecoins both sit in your crypto portfolio, but they do different jobs. One moves with the market, the other holds steady. Here's the difference in plain words, including USDC vs USDT, so you know which one belongs in your portfolio.

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What Is Fiat? A Crypto Beginner's Guide
July 22, 20268 min read

What Is Fiat? A Crypto Beginner's Guide

If you've spent time reading about crypto, you've run into the word "fiat." Here's what fiat means in plain language, and why it's the starting point for almost everyone's first Bitcoin or stablecoin purchase.

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How to Start Bitcoin Beginner Investing With Dollar-Cost Averaging
July 10, 20266 min read

How to Start Bitcoin Beginner Investing With Dollar-Cost Averaging

Bitcoin's price swings all day, and trying to time the perfect buy is what stops most beginners before they start. Dollar-cost averaging drops the timing game.

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RockWallet is now available in Arizona!
July 9, 20261 min read

RockWallet is now available in Arizona!

RockWallet LLC, makers of the non-custodial, multi-currency wallet designed to make it simple to buy, use, store, and trade digital assets securely, today announced it has received an Arizona Money Transmitter License (“MTL”) MT-2018136. The MTL gives RockWallet’s  Arizona customers the ability to buy, sell, and swap digital assets directly within the RockWallet non-custody app, in addition to securely holding their assets.    RockWallet continues to monitor regulatory developments closely as

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What Is Bitcoin? A Beginner’s Guide
June 11, 20268 min read

What Is Bitcoin? A Beginner’s Guide

Bitcoin explained in plain English: how it differs from regular money, who made it, whether it is legal in the US, why its price moves, and the risks to know first.

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RockWallet is now available in Nebraska
June 9, 20261 min read

RockWallet is now available in Nebraska

RockWallet LLC, makers of the non-custodial, multi-currency wallet designed to make it simple to buy, use, store, and trade digital assets securely, today announced it has received a Nebraska Money Transmitter License (“MTL”) 2246395.  The MTL gives RockWallet’s  Nebraska customers the ability to buy, sell, and swap digital assets directly within the RockWallet non-custody app, in addition to securely holding their assets.    RockWallet continues to monitor regulatory developments closely as i

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The CLARITY Act: A Crypto Beginner’s Guide
May 26, 20265 min read

The CLARITY Act: A Crypto Beginner’s Guide

A plain-language guide to "The CLARITY Act": what it does, how it splits crypto oversight between the SEC and CFTC, and where it stands in May 2026 ?

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How to Avoid the Most Common Crypto Mistakes (And Why Your Wallet Matters)
May 20, 20266 min read

How to Avoid the Most Common Crypto Mistakes (And Why Your Wallet Matters)

The mistakes RockWallet prevents by design: These are mistakes that are structurally impossible or extremely difficult to make when using RockWallet, because of the way it is fundamentally designed.

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The scariest part of crypto is losing it. Here is how that problem got solved.
May 14, 20266 min read

The scariest part of crypto is losing it. Here is how that problem got solved.

Most people avoid non-custodial ownership of crypto because they are afraid of making a mistake they cannot undo.

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RockWallet is now available in New Hampshire!
May 11, 20261 min read

RockWallet is now available in New Hampshire!

RockWallet LLC, makers of the non-custodial, multi-currency wallet designed to make it simple to buy, use, store, and trade digital assets securely, today announced it has received a New Hampshire Money Transmitter License (“MTL”) 2246395MT.  The MTL gives RockWallet’s  New Hampshire customers the ability to buy, sell, and swap digital assets directly within the RockWallet non-custody app, in addition to securely holding their assets.    RockWallet continues to monitor regulatory developments

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