Why Expand Beyond Maya to other Crypto Wallets

Here's a beginner-friendly guide on how to expand from Maya to other crypto platforms like Coins.ph and Binance, including what each platform is best for, how to get started, and tips for managing multiple platforms.

🏁 Why Expand Beyond Maya?

While Maya Crypto is great for beginners, other platforms offer:

More coins and tokens
Advanced trading features
Lower fees
Earning options (like staking or crypto savings)

Let’s go through the top two platforms most Filipinos use after Maya:

🪙 1. Coins.ph – Best for Local Crypto + Bills + Cash In/Out

✅ What It Offers:

Regulated by BSP (Philippines)
Buy/sell crypto and pay bills in one app
Accepts Gcash, Maya, and bank transfers
Supports Bitcoin, ETH, USDT, XRP, SLP, and more

🔧 How to Get Started:

Download the Coins.ph app
Sign up using your mobile number
Verify your identity (upload a valid ID)
Cash in using Maya, GCash, or a bank
Go to Crypto, select a coin, and tap “Buy”

🟢 Pros:

Beginner-friendly interface
Easy cash-in options (7-Eleven, GCash, banks)
Supports remittances and bills

🔴 Cons:

Fewer coins than Binance
Slightly higher trading fees than pro platforms

🧠 2. Binance – Best for Serious Crypto Traders & Investors

✅ What It Offers:

Largest crypto exchange in the world
Over 350+ cryptocurrencies
Advanced features: spot trading, staking, margin, NFTs
Lower trading fees (as low as 0.1%)

🔧 How to Get Started:

Download Binance app or go to binance.com
Sign up using email or mobile
Verify identity (KYC) – upload ID and facial scan
Fund your account:
- Directly via GCash or Maya through P2P (person-to-person)
- Or send crypto (like USDT) from Maya to Binance wallet
Start trading or investing

🟢 Pros:

Wide selection of coins and tokens
Earn interest with crypto savings or staking
P2P trading to buy crypto with PHP directly
Professional tools for growth

🔴 Cons:

Can feel overwhelming for beginners
No direct PHP support without P2P
Must learn to use crypto wallets more carefully

🔐 Managing Multiple Crypto Accounts (Tips)

Tip #	Best Practice
✅ 1	Use the same email/number across platforms (if possible) for consistency
✅ 2	Enable 2FA (two-factor authentication) on every app
✅ 3	Use a notebook or password manager for your logins and wallet addresses
✅ 4	Label transactions (e.g., “Maya to Binance”) to track them better
✅ 5	Start with small transfers when testing wallets between apps
✅ 6	Learn about non-custodial wallets (like MetaMask) once you’re more advanced

🧭 Which Should You Try Next?

Goal	Platform
Pay bills and trade crypto locally	Coins.ph
Buy more tokens and explore DeFi	Binance
Keep things simple and local	Maya
Use Web3 or NFTs in future	Binance + MetaMask

Absolutely! Here's a beginner-friendly guide on how to expand from Maya to other crypto platforms like Coins.ph and Binance, including what each platform is best for, how to get started, and tips for managing multiple platforms.