A scrappy list of things to aim for and do in 2026 if you are new to crypto:
*especially if you are non-tech
1) Earn your first $100K
I deliberately picked 100K because we perceive it as a meaningful number.
That said, it’s okay to dream beyond your current constraints. Most people don’t fail because of a lack of ability, but because overthinking and self-doubt hold them back.
Take a moonshot. Worst case, you fall short. But in the process, you’re likely to 10x your current earnings.
Too basic, I know.
2) Become really good at verbal and written communication.
If you are non-tech and want to command a premium, you need to be in the top 10 percent at this.
Crypto is constantly looking for people who can simplify its complexity and make it understandable.
3) Learn prediction markets. Not at a surface level, but deeply.
This will be an important primitive shaping the next phase of crypto.
4) Unlearn how you currently learn new skills.
Speed and adaptability matter more than perfection.
5) Learn trading, but be very aware of what you’re getting into.
Always remember, gambling is not a way out.
6) Learn economics as much as you can.
7) Learn how money actually works. This is extremely critical.
8) Use onchain products.
Learn to differentiate between good and bad ones, and also understand which ones offer asymmetric upside.
The best way to learn is to step into the arena.
9) Learn how capital moves in crypto.
10) While building your personal brand, avoid chasing vanity. Iterate a lot. Find your own voice.
Fun content matters, but content that delivers outsized returns comes from providing real value and insights.
11) Learn to speak in front of a camera. Please teach me this, too.
12) Be ambitious.
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