Newb

Newb, short for "newbie", is informal slang for someone who has only recently started using cryptocurrency, trading or a particular online community and is still learning how things work. In crypto forums and chat groups it is usually a neutral or friendly label, often used by people about themselves ("newb question here"), whereas the spelling "noob" tends to carry mockery. Typical newb mistakes include sending coins to the wrong network, leaving a seed phrase in a screenshot, chasing a rally out of FOMO and trusting strangers who offer help by direct message, which is a common opening for scams. Experienced users often point newbs to beginner guides such as blockchain for beginners before they put real money at risk. Also see no-coiner and NGMI.