#300 – Trading vs. Investing; the Rise Up Rewind; & POAPs – The Rise Up Morning Show – April 24, 2025
Good now, revolutionaries—
Today marks 300 episodes of The Rise Up Morning Show—and on this Web3 101 Wednesday, Evan & Alex break down a fundamental misunderstanding many newcomers have: that crypto is only about trading. We contrast trading vs. investing, and walk through a tutorial of futures trading (showcasing how platforms like MEXC and Hyperliquid work) before spotlighting two "dino cryptos," Hedera (HBAR) and Stellar (XLM), and the infrastructure they’re still building for the future of the internet.
We also answer your questions about crypto taxes, long-term holding, and where to…
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