We cannot under estimate the cognitive aspect of cryptocurrency. There are different ways by which you can make your earnings through cryptocurrency. Lookout for the one of interest, learn it and do it well, like know not others. Some of the different aspects are as outlined:
1. Trading
2. ICO investment
3. Bounty
4. Airdrop
5. Mining
Although, there are other ways, but these five areas of specializations are very common.
You may try other aspects, but pick one and do it well like a professional.

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