The best way I can think of to “get your feet wet” in crypto ownership, is to participate in the Coinbase Earn program. It actually pays you to learn about different blockchains and tokens. It does require a deposit into a coinbase account to activate, however you can do so virtually risk free by depositing US dollars into your account and then purchasing USDC through the coinbase interface. This will activate the “Earn” section of the Coinbase website and enable you to earn up to $161 in various tokens by watching videos and taking a simple quiz after each video.
To set up an account with Coinbase will require a few minutes. You should have a copy of your drivers license handy for the identity verification portion of registration, as well as a bank statement or access to your banking ACH info. If you want to save money, don’t buy with a credit card! You might incur Cash Advance fees and interest from your bank, plus you’ll pay larger fees from Coinbase.
Steps:
1) Create an account at Coinbase by clicking here
2) Verify your email address to confirm you account registration.
3) Purchase Crypto to activate “Coinbase Earn”
To activate the “Earn” Portion of the account, you’ll need to purchase some crypto. Once you have funds in your Coinbase account, you can click “Trade” at the top of the screen and you’ll see a popup.
Select the coin you want to buy. I’d personally start with Ethereum or XRP or XTZ (for rewards)
4) Add $100 funds to your account via ACH or Debit Card.
Select “Add New Account”
Enter your bank account and ACH routing number or link your debit card.
Buy the coin.
Once you have purchased some crypto, the Coinbase earn section of the site should open up for you. You can find it here: Coinbase Earn (click my link and i’ll earn a small reward, and so will you!)