Topic: Why knowledge alone is not enough in crypto. (Read 315 times)

With the statement in number one with this recent thread tons of projects shows related this is the airdrops, yeah theres an no assurances at the end theres a value but once it has theres a potential you can get income here but again not all projects are the same so take care what you join for. But if you dont want to join this capital is a must now.
In the next statement invest in crypto what you can afford yes crypto can get gains but it can easily lose your money instantly but just having a wrong decision making.  As possible make your self and asset safe. Recently people do anything for the sake of money they click links and join into different platform just to gain access and be part of the project. Stay vigilant in crypto space.

When you want to invest in bitcoin you have to be ready in but knowledge and in money because when you have the knowledge and you don't have money then there is no way it's going to to work because sometimes it's better to have the capital ready then latter you can seek for the knowledge and that is when you will be able to go on with your plan very well because when you have a plan and you don't have money to invest in then you won't have a choice than to eventually just let it go.

And from the process of getting knowledge you should be able to find another means of acquiring money that will be use to invest, because one of the challenges that a lot of people use to face when it comes to bitcoin investment, getting money to startup the investment is usually a problem, and that is why bitcoin is one complicated business to venture into only few people understand the way it works and that is why only few people are making it from the investment.

Yes, all these will be achieved if you have good knowledge about what you are about do, but if you don’t have knowledge you can never think in good directions that will lead you to such better circumstances.

However, learning is the best thing you need to have before you start your investment, trading and other crypto related jobs, you need fundamental knowledge and good background in order to be able to make such decisions because if you don’t have good knowledge, you can also lose the money in the process, that is why knowledge is important.

Don't sleep on acquiring any available skill that we are opportune to learn. Skills and knowledge that was acquired 10 years ago can be the ultimate source of income for a person, some of this crypto skills are just temporal and not person should build their future on them, you may not leave them for a life time but there should be a basic physical earning source, in crypto skills there is always time for gains and loses.

Whatever we are enjoying today was all the effort of someone who had the knowledge then utilized it, some persons are scholars in diverse fields but still unable to comfortably activate a potential source for profits, knowledge is important but takes more than that to be successful.

It's foolish to consider signature campaigns a stable source of income because they are not, they are nothing more than a bonus that you get for your efforts and participation in the forum discussions, and they don't have a fixed duration, which means that a signature campaign that you are a part of can end next week; what after that?

And, crypto is not a get-rich-quick scheme, so even if you make investments, you shouldn't think getting rich very quickly with it. It can generate profits for you if you do it properly using the capital you have.


A person is not supposed to invest money that they might need in the near future for an emergency or anything. The money that one should invest in crypto should be the one that they can spare, which means that even if they buy a coin and the market dumps, they wouldn't worry about it no matter how long the market takes to recover.


Someone with crypto knowledge shouldn't face such things; if you get scammed, you don't have any knowledge. Simple.

actually, it all depends on the desires and interests of each person. not everyone who is interested in Bitcoin or crypto has plans to invest. maybe their interest is in using the technology. having a little Bitcoin or other crypto will be simple and not intended for investment plans.
if you want to make money from Bitcoin investment, of course besides having knowledge you must also invest funds. related to the process of making money, it all depends on the knowledge and learning of each person which is different.

 Actually, this applies not only to crypto, it applies to any sphere, only theory will not be enough, I consider theoretical knowledge to be knowledge, which without practice, that is, without practical experience, is ineffective. You can read all the books you can find about success and wealth, but if you do not start doing anything, you will not be able to achieve anything. Sometimes it even happens that people without a full education start working earlier and achieve great success, because they understand these principles in practice, which is very important.

Actually knowledge without action in this crypto space is totally nothing, because what most people are suffering today in their Bitcoin investment is lack of not utilizing their basic knowledge very well. And also experience is very necessary for us to get first before venturing into Bitcoin investment, that's why knowledge alone is not a enough. It is good when you have knowledge you make use of it rather than having it without applying.

I agree that knowledge and action are equally important, they are inseparable. If we only have knowledge without doing anything, it is the same as nonsense because we will not get anything, if only theory.

Likewise with action, if action is not accompanied by knowledge and experience it will be like walking in the forest without knowing the direction, only relying on instinct and courage, this is the same as killing yourself slowly.

Another thing is to never borrow money to invest, this will only ruin everything, plus borrowing in the short term. This will only force us to take greater risks than long-term investors.

Like I will keep saying, "Knowledge can never take the place of money, and money can never take the place of knowledge". They are both important, but what do we see these days, people prioritizing the money over the knowledge. Definitely, money can help anyone to acquire some certain amount of information, because I'm the type that has always believed that life changing information don't come in a platter of gold. But when the zeal or hunger for the knowledge is not there, then there is a higher chance of that person failing, though some people(especially the rich) have resorted to using their wealth to get aquire people with knowledge to do the workings for them. That knowledge is very important especially when getting into crypto. It will prevent lots of financial mistakes.

Theoretical knowledge with practical application in crypto, it's like understanding the recipe for a dish versus actually cooking it.

Theoretical Knowledge: This is the "textbook" stuff. You understand the concepts—things like blockchain technology, cryptographic principles, consensus mechanisms (like proof of work, proof of stake), and how tokens and coins work. You also learn about different crypto use cases, such as decentralized finance (DeFi), NFTs, and how all this ties into the bigger picture of decentralization and financial freedom.

In theory, you know why blockchain is secure, how cryptography ensures privacy, and why decentralization is a huge selling point. You’ve read about it, studied the economics, and know the tech behind it. But it’s all in the abstract—like reading about how a car engine works without ever having driven a car.

Practical Application: This is when you actually dive into the crypto world—buying tokens, using decentralized apps, managing wallets, or even working in the field. This is where the rubber hits the road.

For example, you may theoretically understand how a smart contract works, but when you’re interacting with one on Ethereum, there are issues like gas fees, transaction delays, or wallet security that come into play. You might know how to keep your private keys safe on paper, but then realize how easy it is to make mistakes when dealing with actual wallets and exchanges.

Practical application also exposes you to real-world volatility, security risks (like hacks or scams), and human error. You might understand the market cycles and trends theoretically, but in practice, your emotions (FOMO, fear, greed) play a big role when trading or holding assets.

Theoretical knowledge gives you the roadmap, but practical application teaches you the detours, bumps, and shortcuts that don't always show up in the textbook.

Knowledge is necessary on investment and practicals is also necessary. Having knowledge alone without practicing them is like judging a book by its cover. When making investment you will understand how the market works and you might not be interested to use other analysis to trade, investment again.. Some gambler that are using others predictions from x Twitter to gamble can not practice how to make their own a bets that's why they take from other gamblers.. If it comes to Bitcoin investment, while using DCA method to invest gradually in Bitcoin one can understand the ups and the downs of Bitcoin investment.

Knowledge may be not enough if you ask me but if you did apply the knowledge you have then it is enough. It may be a waste if you think about it but in my opinion, it is now entirely useless if you didn't apply it because you can teach it to someone who will apply the knowledge they learned from you. Let's say, I don't know how to set up a wallet but you taught me how to set it up so it means I did apply the knowledge you taught me when all you did is tell me how to do it. In short, knowledge is power.

Of course, we don’t just stop on acquiring knowledge and even skills, but what we know, we need to apply them in real life, most especially when it comes to investment. Being knowledgeable alone is never enough but it will never go into waste. If you have good knowledge on crypto, make it as your advantage to live a good and productive life. With bitcoin investment, you will realize that it’s not only for your present profitability, but definitely you are starting to invest now because you want to prepare for your future.

OP, with all due respect to your desire ...

Yes, you are right that without practice, your knowledge of cryptocurrencies, I want to focus on Bitcoin, will not be fully felt. You need to learn step by step how to store your seed phrases so that there are no losses; you can always avoid this by approaching the storage issue correctly. Another point, selling sheep and goats, although not everyone has them in life , will not always be able to fully cover your problems. You misunderstand such points. You should invest only what you can do without for some time. But this should not concern the sale of property that is probably valuable to you. I again suggest using a strategy that will allow you to invest regularly, not in large quantities. However, depriving yourself of something important, saving on the health and nutrition of yourself and your family is wrong. Find an additional source of income from which you will invest.

If you have knowledge, you must action to see if your knowledge help you to gain benefits or you need to learn more about that. Without taking action such as investing or trading or other things, you will not see if your knowledge is right or wrong or do you need to improve your knowledge or it is enough to be like that.

Taking action after you know something will be necessary so you can know how far your learning and what you need to learn more or improve so you can grow yourself to be better.

Everything will be back to you whether what you will to do with your knowledge so you should make a decision.

even though one way of utilizing the knowledge one has acquired on crypto in general is by investing in a crypto and joining some signature campaign if the person is of the forum, there are other ways one can earn from being knowledgeable about crypto and it can include educating others about crypto or creating crypto related content and selling it to newbies that are looking for a well organized crypto courses that will help them and by so doing, you stand to also earn from your knowledge outside of investing. from what you have earned, you can decide to start investing from it.

again, priority differs and when looking at what to do in times of emergency, scale of preference is the key factor that determines the alternative you should be willing to forgo just so you can meet certain needs. if you had an emergency funds on ground, you would not need to sell your goat and crops that might be also useful to you in the future and have better market value if you can hold them for longer. knowledge has a lot of application and one of such is that it helps you plan ahead of emergency so when it finally comes, you already have a backup that solves the emergency and you are sure that your holding is shielded from being tampered with.

Knowledge doesn’t just mean understanding the blockchain and how it works. There’s also knowledge of how to use it. When you say knowledge, it’s supposed to include the market mechanisms that enable Bitcoin and all cryptocurrency networks.

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Knowledge is all different from finding a good source of income, I will always advise to learn more about crypto while exploring other financial means. All this are common knowledge anyone should be able to understand first before investing, a good management plan first then invest what you can afford to lose not everything. No one will be able to invest for a long run without a source of income luckily the dca strategy is available not minding the market price buying can be considered.

Investing should be done freely without any stress meaning investors should avoid selling properties or other investment for emergency purpose. That’s why management planing is important and it helps plan perfectly including back up funds so in such situation the back up funds can be of help.