Back to Course
Beginner10–15 minLesson 1

Start Here — Fast, Safe Path to Crypto Payments

Get your wallet ready, buy crypto via a suitable route, and make your first payment safely. Use a tiny test transaction, confirm networks, and double-check addresses.

Lesson Progress0%

1.1What you need: wallet + crypto + recipient details

Wallet

Exchange wallet (custodial) or self-custody (software/hardware)

Crypto

Choose a practical coin for payments (e.g., USDT TRC20/USDC on low-fee networks)

Recipient Details

Correct address/network; memo/tag if required; QR code if provided

Safety First

Run a tiny test transaction first; verify first/last characters of address

1.2Safe path map (step-by-step)

1
Choose wallet type — Exchange (custodial) vs self-custody
2
Pick a purchase route — Direct / P2P / BestChange
3
Acquire stablecoin — Get a small amount of a low-fee stablecoin (e.g., USDT TRC20)
4
Confirm details — Recipient's network, fees, and any memo/tag
5
Test transaction — Send a tiny test; wait for confirmations; then send balance
6
Save record — Keep tx hash/ID and timestamp for the invoice

Tip: If any step fails or is unclear, stop and verify (network/memo, address, fees)

1.3Choosing networks and stablecoins for payments

TRON (TRC20)

Fee: Low

Fast

Solana

Fee: Low

Very Fast

Polygon

Fee: Low

Fast

Ethereum

Fee: High

Medium

Bitcoin

Fee: Variable

Slow

Use the network required by the payee; mismatches can cause permanent loss

Stablecoins: USDT/USDC commonly accepted; verify the specific network accepted

Some services accept only one network for a given coin (e.g., USDT TRC20 only)

1.4QR codes, addresses, memos & tags (how not to make mistakes)

Prefer QR codes

Scan a QR provided by the payee; otherwise copy carefully

Verify characters

Check first/last characters of the address (and memo/tag if required)

Beware poisoning

Fake look-alikes in history; paste from verified sources only

Never mix networks

ERC20 vs TRC20 vs SOL — check both sender & receiver sides

1.5Test transaction planner

Double-check first and last characters

Fill in the fields above to generate instructions

1.6Practice: build your "First Payment" checklist

1.7Deliverable: One-page "My First Payment Plan"

My First Payment Plan:

Wallet type & app/exchange: ___
Purchase route: ___
Coin & network: ___
Test tx amount & confirmations: ___
Final payment flow: ___

1.8Mini-Quiz

Mini-Quiz

Test your understanding with 3 questions. Pass with 2/3 correct.

Back to CourseNext: Wallets — Exchange vs Self-custody

Lesson 2 coming soon

Educational content only. Not financial advice. Crypto involves risk of capital loss. Never share seed or API keys; do not grant remote access. Verify networks and addresses; use a tiny test first.