Ohh, receiving merit is definitely subjective on the giver's end as it depends on the topics that generally warrants merit. It could be anything under the sun but generally, you may want to create posts that contribute to the forum as a whole.

I highly advise that you contribute to the forum by creating threads that serve as a backdrop for beginners (like you) in the cryptocurrency world. Avoid spams and replying to some "mega-threads" if you do want to receive merits. But typically, the whole merit system is really subjective as it depends upon the sender on what they find "useful" or "entertaining" for them.

Good luck on your forum journey and just remember to contribute!