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BINANCE STARTER GUIDE · WEB3 WALLET · AIRDROPSIssue 01 — 2026
Lesson oneBeginners · starting from zero

Understand Binance first,
then decide whether to jump in.

Registering, opening a Web3 Wallet, claiming airdrops — we walk through every step ourselves first, pitfalls and all, then explain it to you. If it looks right, use the invite code on the right to open an account.

Through this site's invite code
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Lead writer Zhou An (pen name)Years on Binance · walks through every step before writing it up
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From zero to your first on-chain transaction

Three steps to take you from "lost" to "I can do this myself"

We don't throw a pile of jargon at you — just follow along and you're done. Every step has screenshots and the pitfall that's easiest to hit.

1

Sign up for Binance

Open an account with invite code BNB3311 and get up to 20% off your fees. We walk you through identity verification and funding, step by step.

2

Open a Web3 Wallet

Open a self-custody wallet inside the Binance app. How to write down your seed phrase, where to keep it, and why you should never screenshot it — all explained.

3

Claim airdrops safely

Tell real airdrops from fake sites and malicious signatures. The first time you claim, don't hand your wallet to the wrong people.

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The things beginners get stuck on most

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19 guides, all in one place

From signing up to your first on-chain transaction, every spot where beginners get stuck is covered here. Pick the one you're stuck on and jump straight in.

Sign-up Web3 Wallet
Web3 Wallet

The complete Binance Web3 Wallet guide: opening, backup, transfers, FAQ

How to open it, how to back up your seed phrase, how to move coins in and out — all in one read.

Read the guide →13 min read
Web3 Wallet

A complete intro to self-custody wallets: how they differ from exchanges, and how to choose

What a self-custody wallet is, hot vs. cold wallets, and how a beginner should choose.

Read the guide →11 min read
Web3 Wallet

Binance Web3 Wallet vs. exchange account: where should your money live?

Custodial vs. self-custody, the risks of each, and where a beginner's money should sit.

Read the guide →6 min read
Web3 Wallet

What is a seed phrase? How to write it down, where to keep it, and why you must never screenshot it

How seed phrases work, the right way to back them up, and common ways they get stolen.

Read the guide →7 min read
Web3 Wallet

How to pick a crypto wallet: a comparison for beginners

What to look for, and exchange-built vs. standalone vs. hardware wallets.

Read the guide →8 min read
Web3 Wallet

What is a wallet address? The things to check before you paste one

Address formats, checksums, and the most common paste mistakes — with a checker tool.

Read the guide →6 min read
Web3 Wallet

How to move funds from your Binance Web3 Wallet back to the exchange

Pick the right chain, paste the right address, gas, arrival times, and what happens if you get it wrong.

Read the guide →5 min read
Web3 Wallet

How to use the Binance Web3 Wallet web version, and how it differs from the app

The web entry point, how it differs from the app, and connecting to dApps and fake-URL risks.

Read the guide →5 min read
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A few small tools that actually help

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