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Dan

@danly.io

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Father of 5 Daughters | Crypto Enthusiast | Long Term Investor | Tech Lover 🔗 https://danly.io

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Dan @danly.io · 10d

Want AUD without selling your BTC/ETH/XRP?

I tested Block Earner’s crypto-backed loans after years on Swyftx. Pros/cons, LVR tips, risk playbook + who it’s for.

Deep dive 👇 danly.io/posts/block-...

#BlockEarner #CryptoBackedLoans #CryptoAU #XRP

Block Earner Review (2025): Is It Safe, Worth It, and Better Than Swyftx for Loans?

I moved part of my stack from Swyftx to Block Earner to test crypto-backed loans. Here’s a practical, risk-aware review with LVR tips, pros/cons, and who should use it.

Dan @danly.io · 28d

BTC is the real chain.

Dan @danly.io · 28d

Bitcoin Vs Bitcoin Cash... Do you know the difference?

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#bitcoin #bitcoincash #btc #bch #crypto #cryptocurrency #trading #investing

Bitcoin vs Bitcoin Cash: History, Hash Wars & Which One Makes Sense (2025 Guide)

A beginner-friendly, plain-English comparison of Bitcoin vs Bitcoin Cash: why BCH forked from BTC in 2017, what the 2018 hash wars were about, fees, block sizes, security trade-offs, adoption, and my ...

Dan @danly.io · 28d

Bitcoin....The people's money.

Lets explore why Bitcoin was created by Satoshi Nakamoto.

#bitcoin #btc #finance #fiat #crypto #cryptocurrency #future

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Bitcoin’s Future: Why I Believe It’s the People’s Money (2025 Guide)

My 2025 guide to the bitcoin future—why I believe Bitcoin is the people’s money, whether it will survive, where it fits next to altcoins and stablecoins, plus risks, regulation, tech upgrades, and FAQ...

Dan @danly.io · Sep 25

Directory websites are making a comeback.

Have you ever wanted to run your own online business and generate income while you sleep?

GeoDirectory is the best Wordpress plugin to start your online business without any fuss.

#onlinebusiness #passiveincome #wealth #income

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GeoDirectory Review: Is This the Best WordPress Directory Plugin for Beginners?

Read my in-depth GeoDirectory review. Discover features, pricing, pros & cons, and why it’s the best WordPress directory plugin for beginners.

Dan @danly.io · Sep 20

Support and Resistance - Fundamentals every trader needs to know.

#supportandresistance #trading #technicalanalysis #charts #investing

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Support and Resistance Trading: A Beginner’s Guide to Smarter Charts

Learn support and resistance trading with this beginner’s guide. Discover how to draw support and resistance levels, the difference vs supply and demand, and simple strategies to use these tools in yo...

Dan @danly.io · Sep 18

This one tool could could change your trading forever.

#trading #investing #crypto #stocks #bonds #technicalanalysis

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Dow Theory, Explained: The Beginner’s Blueprint I Still Use Every Week

Discover what Dow Theory is, its six principles, and how I use it with other tools to trade crypto and stocks with confidence.

Dan @danly.io · Sep 18

Who's ready for an XRP ETF?

Dan @danly.io · Sep 18

New to trading and want to learn about candlestick charts?

Here is a quick introduction to candlesticks and how they are read on technical charts.

#trading #investing #candlesticks #patterntrader

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How to Read a Candlestick Chart (Beginner’s Guide to Trading Patterns)

Learn how to read candlestick charts with this beginner’s guide. Discover key patterns, trading strategies, and tips to improve your market decisions.

Dan @danly.io · Sep 15

Comparing Swyftx vs Coinstash.

Which Australian crypto exchange is best for you.

#crypto #investing #Australia #exchange #bitcoin #swyftx #coinstash

danly.io/posts/coinst...

Coinstash Review (Australia, 2025): Fees, Safety, DeFi Connector & How It Compares

My hands-on Coinstash review for Australian beginners: AUSTRAC registration, fees & spreads, DeFi Connector, Bundles, funding, SMSF/OTC, and comparisons vs Swyftx & Independent Reserve.

Dan @danly.io · Sep 10

Everything you need to know about DePIN - Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks.

#DePIN #crypto #decentralization #communitynetworks

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DePIN, Decoded: My Beginner’s Guide to Community-Owned Infrastructure

DePIN explained in plain English—what it is, how it works, why it empowers communities, and examples like Presearch, Helium, Filecoin, Render, and more.

Dan @danly.io · Sep 10

Presearch goes live with Web3.

Learn more about Presearch and where this DePIN project is heading.

#Presearch #DePIN #Web3 #Decentralization #PRE

danly.io/posts/presea...

Presearch Review (2025): My Honest Take on the Decentralized, Privacy-First dePIN Search Engine

I’ve used Presearch since 2022 and even run nodes. Here’s my first-person, no-spin review of how Presearch stacks up vs Google, how its Web3/dePIN model works, and whether it’s worth your time.

Dan @danly.io · Sep 9

Looking for an alternative crypto exchange in Australia?

Here is my 2025 review of Cointree.

#crypto #exchange #Australia #trading #investing #cointree

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Cointree Review (2025): Is This Australian Exchange Safe, Easy—and Worth It?

My hands-on Cointree review for Australians: safety, fees, PayID funding, bill pay with crypto, SMSF setup, tax tools, pros/cons, and how it compares.

Dan @danly.io · Sep 8

Presearch 3.0 | A new beginning. Internet how it should be.

#presearch #PRE #DePin #decentralized #internet #Web3

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Presearch 3.0 | The Internet You Were Meant to See

YouTube video by Presearch

Dan @danly.io · Sep 8

Looking for reputable crypto exchanges in Australia?

Here is my guide to help you find the best crypto trading platforms in Oz.

#crypto #exchanges #australia #trading #investing

danly.io/posts/crypto...

Crypto Exchange Australia: My 2025 Guide to Australian-Registered Platforms

My beginner-friendly guide to Australian crypto exchanges: how I choose, what to watch for, and detailed reviews of CoinSpot, Independent Reserve, BTC Markets, Cointree, Coinstash, Digital Surge, Waye...

Dan @danly.io · Sep 7

Do you know the difference between Bitcoin and Altcoins?

Lets take a look at what differentiates the two and look at some of the altcoins I'm currently invested in.

#XRP #XDC #ADA #ALGO #PRE #HBAR #ICP #Crypto #Altcoins

danly.io/posts/what-a...

What Are Altcoins? Why I Hold Some (and How to Research Them Like a Pro)

Discover my honest BTC Markets review for 2025. Learn fees, security, pros & cons, and how it stacks up against Independent Reserve in Australia.

Dan @danly.io · Sep 6

Have you leant out your crypto to earn yield or borrowed against your digital assets to invest?

I have been using Nexo for 4+ years now. Here is my take on the lending platform.

#nexo #lending #crypto #cryptoloans #yield #investing

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Nexo Review (2025): Earn Interest, Crypto Loans & Card — My Honest Take

My hands-on Nexo review: how I earn interest, use crypto-backed loans, and manage risk—plus fees, regional gotchas, and beginner tips.

Dan @danly.io · Sep 6

Do you know the difference between RLUSD, USDT and USDC?

Want to learn more about stablecoins?

Here in an introduction to what stablecoins are and how they can be used.

#crypto #investing #trading #money #RLUSD #USDC #USDT

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What Are Stablecoins and How Do They Work?

Stablecoins explained in plain English—what they are, how they hold $1, why I use RLUSD, and how USDT and USDC compare. Practical risks, tips, and FAQs.

Dan @danly.io · Sep 4

New to the world of crypto and digital assets?

Discover the difference between a cold wallet and a hot wallet.

#coldwallet #hotwallet #crypto #digitalassets #investing

danly.io/posts/hot-wa...

Hot Wallet vs Cold Wallet: How I Split My Crypto for Speed and Safety

Hot wallet vs cold wallet explained in plain English. I show exactly how I use both—hot wallets for trading speed and cold wallets for long-term security—plus pros and cons, setup steps, security tips...

Dan @danly.io · Sep 1

Do you know the difference between a seed phrase and a private key?

In this article I explain what a crypto seed phrase is and how to keep yours safe.

#crypto #cryptocurrency #seedphrase #coldwallet

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What Is a Seed Phrase in Crypto? How I Protect Mine (and You Should Too)

Discover my honest BTC Markets review for 2025. Learn fees, security, pros & cons, and how it stacks up against Independent Reserve in Australia.

Dan @danly.io · Aug 30

Crypto traders in Australia.

Here is my BTC Markets review for 2025.

#btcmarkets #review #investing #trading #crypto

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BTC Markets Review (Australia): My Honest Take for New Crypto Investors

Discover my honest BTC Markets review for 2025. Learn fees, security, pros & cons, and how it stacks up against Independent Reserve in Australia.

Dan @danly.io · Aug 28

New to technical analysis and trading?

Here is a introduction to the world of technical analysis I have written for those who don't know where to start.

#trading #technicalanalysis #investing

danly.io/posts/techni...

What Is Technical Analysis in Trading? (A Beginner-Friendly, First-Person Guide)

Beginner-friendly guide to technical analysis trading: I cover chart basics, RSI/MACD, ATR stops, a simple rules-based strategy, risk, and my TradingView setup.

Dan @danly.io · Aug 28

Presearch up almost 250% in the last 7 days.

Finally starting to see some price action after all of the internal restructuring and rebuilding for a new launch.

Can't wait to see where this can go.

#presearch #privacy #searchengine #brave #duckduckgo

Dan @danly.io · Aug 27

Here is my in depth review of CoinSpot for those in Australia trying to decide which Crypt Exchange to use.

#crypto #cryptoexchange #trading #cryptocurrency

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CoinSpot Review: Everything You Need to Know in 2025

My hands-on CoinSpot review for Australians—AUSTRAC compliance, security, fees, funding, CoinSpot Mastercard, NFT marketplace, pros/cons, and a head-to-head with Swyftx.

Dan @danly.io · Aug 23

His only mistake is, not cutting earlier.