How I Started Earning Crypto as a Teenager (Without PayPal or a Bank)

How I Started Earning Crypto as a Teenager (Without PayPal or a Bank)

By the2008writer | CryptoTeen | 7 May 2025


Hey! I’m 17, and for a while now I’ve been looking for ways to make money online. But the problem is... most websites want you to be 18 or have PayPal or a bank account. And yeah, I don’t have any of that.

So I started looking into crypto. That’s when I found Publish0x – a site where you can actually earn crypto just by writing blog posts. And this is my first post. I’ll tell you how I got started, why it’s pretty cool, and how you can try it too.

 

What is Publish0x?

It’s kind of like Medium or a blogging site, but with a twist: when people read your posts, they can tip you in crypto. It doesn’t cost them anything – the site pays you from a pool of crypto rewards.

So basically:
You write → People read → You get paid in crypto. Boom.

 

Why crypto?

Honestly, crypto is super useful if you don’t have a bank or PayPal. Here’s why I’m using it:

  • You don’t need to be 18 to receive it

  • You can save it until you’re older

  • It’s global – no need for local banks or weird payment systems

  • It’s cool tech, and I’m learning while earning

I’m using MetaMask and Trust Wallet to store what I earn for now.

 

How you start?

I made a free account on Publish0x, applied to become an Author (just wrote a short sample), and got accepted after a day or two. Then I created my own blog on the site and started writing this post.

 

Some tips

Before I was accepted, I also did a few surveys on the site just to earn a little crypto while waiting. Not amazing money, but hey – it's something.

  1. Write about stuff you like. Doesn’t have to be pro-level. Just be real.

  2. Keep it simple. You don’t need to be an expert – just share your experience.

  3. Add a good image. It helps get clicks.

  4. Share your posts. Reddit, Discord, Instagram – wherever people might read it.

 

My plan for the future

I’m gonna keep writing when I have time, and slowly build up some crypto. When I turn 18, I’ll look into cashing it out or maybe reinvesting it. Until then, it’s fun to learn and stack a bit.

 

Conclusion

So yeah, that’s how I started making money in crypto without a bank, without PayPal, and without being 18. If you’re in the same boat, I’d say go for it. It’s free to try, and who knows – it might actually turn into something.

Thanks for reading! Let me know what you think or if you’ve tried this too.

👋

 

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the2008writer
the2008writer

I'm a 17-year-old content creator who writes about a variety of subjects. Crypto, technology, and online earning. I'm here to learn and share what I discover along the way. All feedback is welcome!


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Publish0x

Send a $0.01 microtip in crypto to the author, and earn yourself as you read!

20% to author / 80% to me.
We pay the tips from our rewards pool.