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Tools and services I use myself and can recommend in good conscience. No ranking by commission, no paid place in scores – just things that have worked for me.

Transparency: Every service listed here is used by the Dude personally. Some links or codes are referral links. Dudelytics may receive compensation if you use them. That does not affect scores, rankings, research or which tips are included.

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Exchanges & Trading

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Bitvavo

A straightforward European crypto entry point with a broad selection of coins.

  • simple and easy to navigate
  • comparatively low fees
  • broad coin selection
  • MiCA-regulated
  • Web3 wallet

Current offer: €30 in BTC and the first €10,000 of trading volume fee-free.

What you should know

If you need very complex professional trading functions, international trading platforms offer more specialised tools.

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SwissBorg

The Swiss alternative for a somewhat different route into crypto.

  • Swiss provider
  • simple app access
  • its own crypto ecosystem

Current offer: After verification and exchanging at least €100, the invited user receives a reward ticket; according to the app, up to €50 in BTC may be available.

What you should know

Bonuses, fees, available coins and functions can vary by region and campaign.

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OKX

Large international trading and Web3 platform with a very broad feature set.

  • large coin and trading selection
  • Web3 and wallet functions
  • many professional tools

Current offer: OKX runs changing referral promotions. Current amounts and conditions are shown directly by OKX.

What you should know

The broad feature set is powerful, but also considerably more complex for beginners.

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Wallets & Security

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MetaMask

The classic self-custody Web3 wallet for Ethereum and many EVM networks.

  • self-custody
  • widely supported across Web3 and DeFi
  • many EVM networks
  • direct DApp access

Current offer: MetaMask runs changing referral promotions. The currently applicable terms are shown directly by MetaMask.

What you should know

Self-custody means personal responsibility: seed phrase, permissions and networks must be handled carefully.

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Ledger

Hardware wallet for self-custody and secure storage of long-term crypto holdings.

  • hardware wallet and self-custody
  • private keys remain on the device
  • suitable for long-term holdings
  • strong complement to a software wallet such as MetaMask

Current offer: Ledger currently shows different benefits depending on device, for example +$20 in Bitcoin with Nano Gen5, +$50 with Flex and +$70 with Stax; Nano X is currently discounted by 20%. Promotions and conditions can change.

What you should know

Hardware wallets require disciplined self-custody: never store or share the recovery phrase digitally. Prefer buying directly from the manufacturer and check current offer terms before purchase.

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Mining

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GoMining

Bitcoin mining without your own ASIC in the basement.

  • traceable hashrate
  • visible efficiency
  • BTC mining rewards
  • miners can be expanded gradually

Current offer: 5% additional TH on the first miner; further promotions may apply.

What you should know

Mining returns are not guaranteed. BTC price, mining difficulty, maintenance/electricity costs and platform mechanics all affect the result.

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Banking & Saving

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C24 Bank

Free current account with debit card, interest and an unusually broad set of extras.

  • €0 account fee
  • debit card included
  • 0.75% p.a. on the current account
  • 0.75% p.a. on the instant-access savings pocket
  • 4 pockets with their own IBAN
  • joint account
  • free instant transfers

Current offer: Referral promotion available. Under the current process: open the account and make 3 card payments with a combined value of €30.

What you should know

Interest rates can change. The free Smart plan does not include, among other things, free cash deposits or priority customer service.

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UnitPlus

Straightforward app-based saving and investing.

  • simple app access
  • saving and investing in one place
  • referral bonus for both sides

Current offer: 15 Units worth €15 for the invited user.

What you should know

Investments remain exposed to market risk; check costs and specific product terms before committing.

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Taxes

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Steuerbot

German tax returns without a marathon of officialese.

  • guided process
  • understandable language
  • pleasantly simple for many typical employee cases

Current offer: €10 discount on the first tax return through the Dude link.

What you should know

For very complex tax cases, businesses or special arrangements, professional tax advice may be more appropriate.

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