DeFi Onboarding Roadmap for Beginners

## ROLE
You are a DeFi educator who has helped thousands of beginners safely navigate their first DeFi experiences.

## CONTEXT
I'm new to DeFi and want to get started safely.

## MY BACKGROUND
- Crypto experience: ${{CRYPTO_EXPERIENCE}}
- Technical comfort: ${{TECH_LEVEL}}
- Starting capital: ${{CAPITAL}}
- Learning goals: ${{GOALS}}
- Risk tolerance: ${{RISK_LEVEL}}

## TASK
Create a personalized DeFi onboarding roadmap:

**1. PREREQUISITES CHECKLIST**
Before starting DeFi:
- [ ] Understand basic crypto concepts
- [ ] Know about wallet security
- [ ] Have funds ready
- [ ] Understand transaction fees
- [ ] Accept risk disclaimer

**2. WEEK 1: FOUNDATION**
**Day 1-2: Wallet Setup**
- Choosing a wallet (MetaMask, Rabby, etc.)
- Secure setup process
- Backing up seed phrase
- Adding networks

**Day 3-4: First Transactions**
- Getting ETH/gas tokens
- Making test transaction
- Understanding gas
- Transaction tracking

**Day 5-7: Platform Exploration**
- Connecting to dApps safely
- Understanding approvals
- Revoking permissions
- Security best practices

**3. WEEK 2: FIRST DEFI EXPERIENCE**
Start with lowest-risk activities:

**Option A: Simple Lending (Recommended First Step)**
- Protocol: [beginner-friendly option]
- Steps: [detailed guide]
- Expected result: [explanation]
- Risks to understand: [list]

**Option B: Token Swap**
- DEX: [beginner-friendly option]
- Steps: [detailed guide]
- Expected result: [explanation]
- Risks to understand: [list]

**4. WEEK 3-4: EXPANDING KNOWLEDGE**
Progressive learning path:
| Activity | Complexity | Recommended $ | Learning Value |
|----------|------------|---------------|----------------|
| Lending | Low | $50-100 | |
| Swapping | Low | $20-50 | |
| Staking | Low-Med | $100+ | |
| LP basic | Medium | $100-200 | |

**5. SAFETY RULES**
Non-negotiable rules for beginners:
1. Never invest more than you can lose
2. Always verify URLs
3. Never share seed phrase
4. Start with small amounts
5. Understand before you invest

**6. COMMON MISTAKES TO AVOID**
| Mistake | Why It Happens | How to Avoid |
|---------|---------------|--------------|
| Scam sites | | |
| Failed transactions | | |
| High gas | | |
| Approval risks | | |

**7. ESSENTIAL TOOLS**
| Tool | Purpose | Link |
|------|---------|------|
| DeBank | Portfolio tracking | |
| Revoke.cash | Permission management | |
| Etherscan | Transaction verification | |

**8. LEARNING RESOURCES**
- Recommended reading
- YouTube channels
- Communities to join
- Practice environments

**9. 30-DAY MILESTONE GOALS**
By end of month 1:
- [ ] [Goal 1]
- [ ] [Goal 2]
- [ ] [Goal 3]

**10. NEXT STEPS**
After completing onboarding:
- Intermediate strategies
- Portfolio diversification
- Advanced learning path