*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

html, body {
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

:root {
  --font-primary: "Inter", sans-serif;
  --color-dark: #1f2937;
  --color-accent: #10b981;
  --color-light: #f9fafb;
  --color-muted: #6b7280;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  background-color: var(--color-light);
}
#page-loader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0fdf4 0%, #d1fae5 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 9999;
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transition: opacity .4s ease, visibility .4s ease;
}

#page-loader::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -30%;
  left: -30%;
  width: 160%;
  height: 160%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(16,185,129,0.15), transparent 70%);
  transform: rotate(25deg);
}

#page-loader.hidden {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.spinner {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border: 5px solid rgba(16,185,129,0.2);
  border-top: 5px solid #10b981;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: spin .8s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes spin {
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

h1 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

h2 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

a {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

a:hover {
  color: #0f766e;
  text-decoration: none;
}

strong {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: inherit;
}

mark {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 0;
}

mark::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -0.1rem;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}


.text-muted {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

span.spanG {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.fade-in {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  animation: fadeIn 0.6s ease forwards;
}
@keyframes fadeIn {
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.fade-in > *:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.fade-in > *:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.fade-in > *:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.6s; }
.fade-in > *:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.8s; }

@keyframes iconPulse {
  0%,100% {
    transform: scale(1) rotate(0);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(16,185,129,.3), 0 8px 24px rgba(16,185,129,.15);
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.15) rotate(5deg);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(16,185,129,.5), 0 12px 36px rgba(16,185,129,.25);
  }
}



/* ------------------------------------------ */
/* -------------- Navbar Styles -------------- */
/* ------------------------------------------ */

.navbar {
  height: 75px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(31, 41, 55, 0.1);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 0 1.25rem;
}

.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  max-width: 1300px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0;
}

.nav-logo {
  position: relative;
}

.logo-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.logo-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  fill: var(--color-accent);
  margin-right: 0.75rem;
}

.logo-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.logo-nova {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.logo-cryptoguide {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.logo-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  align-items: center;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 1.1rem;
  padding: 0;
  margin-right: 2rem;
}

.nav-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-links {
  color: var(--color-dark);
  text-decoration: none;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  user-select: none;
}

.nav-links:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.nav-links.active {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  background-color: #e0f7f1;
}

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(50% - 9px);
  right: 1.5rem;
  width: 24px;
  height: 18px;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 1100;
}

.bar {
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-dark);
  border-radius: 1px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ------------------------------------------ */
/* -------------- HomePage -------------- */
/* ------------------------------------------ */

.hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 6rem 1.5rem 4rem;
  margin-top: 75px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  color: #fff;
}

.hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  /* add a semi-opaque black overlay for extra darkness */
  background:
    linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6)),
    url('../img/maxim-hopman-fiXLQXAhCfk-unsplash.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  filter: blur(2px);
  transform: scale(1.03);
  z-index: 0;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.hero-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.hero h1 {
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #d1d5db;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.btn-primary {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.9rem 2.5rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  user-select: none;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 12px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-primary:hover,
.btn-primary:focus {
  background-color: #12b886;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(18, 184, 134, 0.4);
  transform: scale(1.05);
  color: #ffffff;
  outline: none;
}

.pick-icon[src*="crypto-com-seeklogo.svg"] { width: 120px; height: 100px; }
.pick-icon[src*="tradingview_BIG.svg"]   { width: 120px; height: 50px; }


/* ------------------------------------------ */
/* -------------- Features Styles ----------- */
/* ------------------------------------------ */

.features {
  background-color: var(--color-light);
  padding: 4rem 1.5rem;
}

.features-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.section-title::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -0.5rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 3rem;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.section-title:hover::after {
  width: 4.5rem;
}

.feature-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.feature-card {
  display: block;
  background-color: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.feature-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent) 0%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.feature-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 0.1;
}

.icon-wrapper {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.feature-card:hover .icon-wrapper {
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.feature-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  stroke: var(--color-accent);
  stroke-width: 2;
  transition: stroke 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.feature-card:hover .feature-icon {
  stroke: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

.feature-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.feature-card p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ------------------------------------------ */
/* -------------- Footer Styles -------------- */
/* ------------------------------------------ */

.footer {
  background-color: var(--color-dark);
  color: var(--color-light);
  padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
}

.footer-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.footer-brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.footer-logo {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-tagline {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-nav-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-nav-item {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-nav-item a {
  color: var(--color-light);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-nav-item a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.footer-extra {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.footer-trust {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-cta {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  grid-template-rows: auto auto;
  grid-template-areas:
    "input button"
    "note  note";
  gap: 0.5rem;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 300px;
}

.footer-cta-input {
  grid-area: input;
  padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  border-radius: 4px 0 0 4px;
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-light);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.footer-cta-input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.footer-cta-button {
  grid-area: button;
  padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
  border: none;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-cta-button:hover {
  background-color: #12b886;
}

.footer-cta-note {
  grid-area: note;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  text-align: left;
}

.footer-legal {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  margin-top: 2rem;
}


/* ------------------------------------------ */
/* --------------- Top Picks Styles -------------- */
/* ------------------------------------------ */

.hero-picks {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 75px;
  padding: 8rem 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f9fafb 0%, #d1d5db 100%);
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.hero-picks::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -30%;
  left: -20%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(16,185,129,0.15), transparent 70%);
  transform: rotate(25deg);
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero-picks-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-star {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  padding: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  stroke-width: 2;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(16,185,129,0.3), rgba(16,185,129,0.1) 60%, transparent 80%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(16,185,129,0.3), 0 8px 24px rgba(16,185,129,0.15);
  transform: scale(1) rotate(0deg);
  animation: iconPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-star::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -6px;
  right: -6px;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #fff 0%, transparent 60%);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.hero-picks h1 {
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.hero-picks p {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.btn-cta {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 12px rgba(16,185,129,0.3);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-cta:hover {
  background-color: #12b886;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.picks-grid {
  background-color: var(--color-light);
  padding: 4rem 1.5rem;
}
.picks-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.pick-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.pick-card:nth-child(even) {
  background-color: #f9fafb;
}
.pick-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}
.badge {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.badge-beginner {
  background-color: #f3f4f6;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-top: 1rem;
}
.badge-trending {
  background-color: #FEF3C7;
  color: #D97706;
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
}
.pick-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.pick-card:hover .pick-icon {
  transform: rotate(6deg) scale(1.1);
}
.pick-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.summary,
.why {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.why strong {
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-accent);
}
.card-ctas {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}
.btn-coin {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
  background-color: #10b981;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  justify-content: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-coin:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
}

.btn-coinbase {
  background-color: #0052FF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 82, 255, 0.3);
  min-width: 240px;
}
.btn-coinbase:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 82, 255, 0.5);
  color: #ffffff;
}
.btn-ledger {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 2px solid #3F4C6B;
  color: #3F4C6B;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(63, 76, 107, 0.2);
}
.btn-ledger:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(63, 76, 107, 0.4);
  background-color: #3F4C6B;
  color: #ffffff;
}
.btn-tradingview {
  background-color: #F77B00;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(247, 123, 0, 0.3);
}
.btn-tradingview:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(247, 123, 0, 0.5);
  color: #ffffff;
}
.card-affiliates {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}
.affiliate-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.affiliate-icon img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
}
.affiliate-icon:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  opacity: 0.85;
}


.pick-icon[src*="solana-sol-logo-horizontal.svg"]{
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
}
.affiliate-icon img[src*="tradingview_BIG.svg"] {
  width: 60px;
}

.affiliate-disclaimer {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 1.2rem auto;
  padding: 0 1rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.affiliate-disclaimer p {
  color: #6B7280;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.top-picks-tips {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 3rem auto;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-left: 4px solid #0052FF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  border-radius: 8px;
  position: relative;
}

.top-picks-tips::before {
  content: "💡";
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  left: -14px;
  font-size: 2rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.25rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.top-picks-tips h2 {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: #111827;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.top-picks-tips p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #374151;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.top-picks-tips p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.top-picks-tips a {
  color: #0052FF;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #0052FF;
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.top-picks-tips a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  background-color: #0052FF;
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 2px 4px;
}

/* ------------------------------------------ */
/* -------------- Beginner Styles -------------- */
/* ------------------------------------------ */

.bg-root {
  background: #fff;
  color: #1f2937;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.bg-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
}

.bg-inner-container {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 2rem 1.25rem;
}

.bg-hero-beginners {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0fdf4 0%, #d1fae5 100%);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 8rem 1.5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
}

.bg-hero-beginners::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -30%;
  left: -20%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15), transparent 70%);
  transform: rotate(25deg);
  z-index: 0;
}

.bg-hero-beginners .hero-icon {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  padding: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  stroke-width: 2;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(16,185,129,0.3), rgba(16,185,129,0.1) 60%, transparent 80%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(16,185,129,0.3), 0 8px 24px rgba(16,185,129,0.15);
  animation: iconPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
  z-index: 1;
}

.bg-hero-beginners .hero-icon::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -6px;
  right: -6px;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #fff 0%, transparent 60%);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.bg-hero-beginners h1 {
  position: relative;
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  z-index: 1;
}

.bg-hero-beginners p {
  position: relative;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #4b5563;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  z-index: 1;
}

.bg-btn-primary {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  background: #10b981;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
  transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.bg-btn-primary:hover {
  background: #0ea672;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Desktop: Enhanced Steps Section */
.bg-steps {
  padding: 3rem 1.25rem;
}
.bg-steps h2 {
  display: inline-block;
  position: relative;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.bg-steps h2::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -0.5rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 4rem;
  height: 4px;
  background: #10b981;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.bg-step-list {
  counter-reset: step;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.bg-step-list li {
  counter-increment: step;
  position: relative;
  background: #f9fafb;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.5rem 4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.bg-step-list li::before {
  content: counter(step);
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  left: 1rem;
  width: 2.5rem;
  height: 2.5rem;
  background: #10b981;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
}
.bg-step-list li:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
}

/* Desktop: Enhanced Tips Section */
.bg-tips {
  padding: 3rem 1.25rem;
}
.bg-tips h2 {
  position: relative;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.bg-tips h2::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -0.5rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 4rem;
  height: 4px;
  background: #10b981;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.bg-tips-list {
  counter-reset: tip;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.bg-tips-list li {
  counter-increment: tip;
  position: relative;
  background: #fcfcfc;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.5rem 4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.bg-tips-list li::before {
  content: counter(tip);
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  left: 1rem;
  width: 2.5rem;
  height: 2.5rem;
  background: #10b981;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
}
.bg-tips-list li:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
}

.bg-tools-cta {
  background: #f0fdf4;
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 3rem 1rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
}

.bg-tools-cta p {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: #065f46;
}

.bg-tools-buttons {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.bg-btn-secondary {
  background: #e5f8f0;
  color: #065f46;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(6, 95, 70, 0.2);
  transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.bg-btn-secondary:hover {
  background: #d1fae5;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.affiliate-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
  color: #065f46;
  padding: 0.2em 0.5em;
  margin: 0 0.1em;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.affiliate-link:hover {
  background-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.affiliate-logo {
  width: 1.2em;
  height: auto;
  margin-right: 0.3em;
}

/* ------------------------------------------ */
/* -------------- Crypto Tools Styles -------------- */
/* ------------------------------------------ */

.tools-hero {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0fdf4 0%, #d1fae5 100%);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 8rem 1.5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
}

.tools-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -30%;
  left: -20%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15), transparent 70%);
  transform: rotate(25deg);
  z-index: 0;
}

.tools-hero .hero-icon {
  display: block;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  padding: 0.75rem;
  color: #10b981;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(16,185,129,0.3), rgba(16,185,129,0.1) 60%, transparent 80%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(16,185,129,0.3), 0 8px 24px rgba(16,185,129,0.15);
  animation: iconPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.tools-hero h1 {
  position: relative;
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  z-index: 1;
}

.tools-hero p {
  position: relative;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #4b5563;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  z-index: 1;
}

.tools-faq {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 3rem auto;
  padding: 0 1rem;
}
.tools-faq .section-title {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  transition: background 0.3s;
}
.faq-item[data-open="true"] {
  background: #f0fdf4;
}
.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #10b981;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 0;
  position: relative;
  padding-right: 2.5rem;
}
.faq-question::after {
  content: "➕";
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  right: 0;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 1.6rem;
  height: 1.6rem;
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s, background-color 0.3s;
}
.faq-question[aria-expanded="true"]::after {
  content: "➖";
  transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(180deg);
}
.faq-question:focus {
  outline: 2px solid #059669;
  outline-offset: 2px;
}
.faq-answer {
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  padding: 1rem;
  background-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.05);
  border-left: 4px solid #10b981;
  color: #374151;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  border-radius: 4px;
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.3s ease;
}
.faq-item[data-open="true"] .faq-answer {
  max-height: 250px;
}

/* ------------------------------------------ */
/* -------------- Blog Styles -------------- */
/* ------------------------------------------ */

.blog-hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 8rem 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f9fafb 0%, #d1d5db 100%);
  color: var(--color-dark);
}
.blog-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -30%;
  left: -20%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(16,185,129,0.15), transparent 70%);
  transform: rotate(25deg);
  z-index: 0;
}
.blog-hero .bg-inner-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.blog-hero .hero-icon {
  display: block;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  padding: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(16,185,129,0.3), rgba(16,185,129,0.1) 60%, transparent 80%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(16,185,129,0.3), 0 8px 24px rgba(16,185,129,0.15);
  animation: iconPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.blog-hero h1 {
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.blog-hero p {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.blog-hero .bg-btn-primary {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 12px rgba(16,185,129,0.3);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.blog-hero .bg-btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: #12b886;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Blog Post List */
.blog-listing {
  padding: 4rem 1rem;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.blog-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.blog-card__media {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-card__media img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card__media img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.blog-card__tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.75rem;
  left: 0.75rem;
  background: #10b981;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.blog-card__content {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.blog-card__date {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #6b7280;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.blog-card__title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.blog-card__title a {
  color: #1f2937;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.blog-card__title a:hover {
  color: #10b981;
}

.blog-card__excerpt {
  flex: 1;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  color: #6b7280;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.blog-card__read-more {
  align-self: flex-start;
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #10b981;
  border: 2px solid #10b981;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background-color 0.3s, color 0.3s;
}

.blog-card__read-more:hover {
  background: #10b981;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.blog-card--coming-soon {
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.text-center {
  text-align: center;
  margin: 2rem 0 auto;
  padding: 1.25rem 2rem;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(16,185,129,0.3), 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.text-center:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(16,185,129,0.4), 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.btn-secondary {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1f2937;
  background: #f3f4f6;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: #e5e7eb;
}

.subscribe-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0fdf4 0%, #d1fae5 100%);
  padding: 4rem 1rem;
  margin: 4rem 0;
  text-align: center;
  border-radius: 12px;
}
.subscribe-section__title {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111827;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.subscribe-icon {
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: #10b981;
  animation: iconPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.subscribe-section__subtitle {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: #4b5563;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.subscribe-form {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  max-width: 600px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.subscribe-form__input {
  flex: 1;
  height: 3rem;
  padding: 0 1rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  border: 2px solid #d1d5db;
  border-right: none;
  border-radius: 8px 0 0 8px;
  color: #111827;
}
.subscribe-form__input::placeholder {
  color: #9ca3af;
}
.subscribe-form__button {
  height: 3rem;
  padding: 0 1.25rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
  background-color: #10b981;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(16,185,129,0.3);
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.subscribe-form__button:hover {
  background-color: #0f9f72;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.subscribe-form__note {
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #6b7280;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
}

/* ------------------------------------------ */
/* -------------- Blog post pages Styles -------------- */
/* ------------------------------------------ */
/* Redesigned Hero with Image, Shape & Animations */
.post-hero.image-hero {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 3fr 2fr;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 8rem 2rem;
  background:
    url('img/hero-wallets.jpg') center/cover no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(249,250,251,0.85), rgba(209,213,219,0.85));
  background-blend-mode: overlay;
  clip-path: polygon(0 0,100% 0,100% 85%,0 100%);
  min-height: 70vh;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #1f2937;
}

.post-hero.image-hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  right: 10%;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(16,185,129,0.4), transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(50px);
  animation: rotateHue 12s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes rotateHue {
  from {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
    filter: hue-rotate(0deg) blur(50px);
  }
  to {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
    filter: hue-rotate(360deg) blur(50px);
  }
}

/* Hero Inner – wider text column */
.post-hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 1200px;                           /* increased overall width */
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 4fr 2fr;               /* more room for text, less for image */
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Hero Heading – ensure it fills the text area */
.post-hero__content h1 {
  font-size: 4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #10b981, #059669);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  animation: slideIn 0.8s ease-out;
  max-width: 100%;                              /* let text span full column */
  word-break: break-word;                       /* wrap long titles gracefully */
}

@keyframes slideIn {
  from {
    transform: translateY(20px);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  to {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

.post-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.post-meta .post-date,
.post-meta .post-tags {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #374151;
}

.post-hero__illustration {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 700px;                /* increased from 500px */
  margin: 0 auto 0 2rem;           /* adjusted margin for balance */
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.2));
  animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes float {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-15px);
  }
}


/* Body */
.post-body {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 2rem 1rem;
  color: #1f2937;
  line-height: 1.8;
}
.post-body p {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.post-body ul {
  list-style: disc;
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem 1.5rem;
}

/* Sections */
.post-section {
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
.post-section h2 {
  position: relative;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1f2937;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.post-section h2::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: -1rem;
  top: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 100%;
  background: #10b981;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.post-section p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.post-section ul {
  list-style: disc;
  margin: 0.5rem 0 1.25rem 1.5rem;
}

/* Buttons */
.post-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: background-color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.post-btn--primary {
  background-color: #10b981;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.3rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(16,185,129,0.3);
}
.post-btn--primary:hover {
  background-color: #059669;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Tips */
.post-tips {
  background: rgba(16,185,129,0.1);
  border-left: 4px solid #10b981;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin: 3rem 0;
}
.post-tips h2 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1f2937;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.post-tips ul {
  list-style: disc;
  margin: 0 0 0 1.5rem;
}

/* CTA */
.post-cta {
  background: rgba(16,185,129,0.1);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
.post-cta p {
  margin: 0;
  color: #1f2937;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-style: italic;
}


/* ------------------------------------------ */
/* -------------- Coming Soon Styles -------------- */
/* ------------------------------------------ */

/* Container & background */
.coming-soon {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 4rem 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F9FAFB 0%, #E5E7EB 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.coming-soon::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 150%;
  height: 150%;
  top: -25%;
  left: -25%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(16,185,129,0.15), transparent 70%);
  transform: rotate(30deg);
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Inner card */
.coming-soon-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  max-width: 560px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 3rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

/* Icon */
.coming-soon-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 3rem;
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: #10B981;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(16,185,129,0.3), rgba(16,185,129,0.1) 60%, transparent 80%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25), 0 8px 24px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
  animation: pulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Headline */
.coming-soon h1 {
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0.5rem 0 1.5rem;
  color: #111827;
}

/* Paragraph */
.coming-soon p {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  margin: 0 0 2rem;
  color: #4B5563;
}

/* Button */
.btn-return {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background-color: #10B981;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-return:hover {
  background-color: #0f9f72;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.5);
}

/* Pulse animation */
@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
  50% { transform: scale(1.1); }
}

/* Typography tweaks */
.coming-soon-container h1,
.coming-soon-container p,
.btn-return {
  transition: color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}

/* Decorative accent stripe */
.coming-soon-container::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 6px;
  height: 100%;
  background: #10B981;
  border-top-left-radius: 12px;
  border-bottom-left-radius: 12px;
  z-index: -1;
}



/* ------------------------------------------ */
/* -------------- Responsive Styles -------------- */
/* ------------------------------------------ */

/* Desktop Tweak */
@media (max-width:1200px) {
  .hero { padding:5rem 1rem 3rem; }
  .section-title { font-size:2rem; }
  .feature-grid { gap:1.5rem; }
  .feature-card { padding:2rem; }
}

/* Mobile Navbar */
@media (max-width:1050px) {
  .nav-toggle { display:flex; }
  .bar { pointer-events:none; }
  nav { position:relative; }
  .nav-menu { position:absolute; top:100%; left:0; right:0; width:100%; flex-direction:column; background:#ffffff; max-height:0; overflow:hidden; transition:max-height .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease; box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(31,41,55,.05); z-index:900; margin:0; }
  .nav-menu.active { max-height:calc(100vh - 75px); box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.1); }
  .nav-item { width:100%; }
  .nav-links { display:block; width:100%; margin:0; padding:1rem 1.5rem; background:#ffffff; color:#555555; text-transform:uppercase; font-weight:600; font-size:1rem; border-radius:0; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(31,41,55,.1); transition:background .3s ease, color .3s ease; }
  .nav-links:last-child { border-bottom:none; }
  .nav-links:hover, .nav-links.active { background:var(--color-accent); color:#ffffff; }
  .nav-toggle.active .bar:nth-child(1) { transform:translateY(.5rem) rotate(45deg); }
  .nav-toggle.active .bar:nth-child(2) { opacity:0; }
  .nav-toggle.active .bar:nth-child(3) { transform:translateY(-.5rem) rotate(-45deg); }
  .footer-cta { display:grid; grid-template-areas: "note" "input" "button"; gap:.5rem; width:100%; max-width:300px; margin:0 auto; }
  .footer-cta-note { grid-area:note; text-align:center; font-size:.8rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
  .footer-cta-input { grid-area:input; width:100%; padding:.6rem 1rem; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3); border-radius:4px; background:transparent; color:var(--color-light); font-size:.95rem; }
  .footer-cta-input::placeholder { color:rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
  .footer-cta-button { grid-area:button; width:100%; padding:.6rem 1rem; border:none; background:var(--color-accent); color:#fff; font-weight:600; border-radius:4px; cursor:pointer; transition:background .3s; }
  .footer-cta-button:hover { background:#12b886; }
  .post-hero.image-hero { padding: 7rem 1.5rem; grid-template-columns: 3fr 2fr; min-height: 60vh; }
  .post-hero.image-hero::after { width: 250px; height: 250px; top: -30px; right: 5%; }
  .post-hero__content h1 { font-size: 3.5rem; }
  .post-hero__illustration { max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto 0 1.5rem; }
}

/* Tablet & Mobile (<=768px) */
@media (max-width:768px) {
  .hero-picks { padding:4rem 1rem; }
  .hero-picks h1 { font-size:2.5rem; }
  .hero-picks p { font-size:1.125rem; }
  .picks-grid { padding:2rem 1rem; }
  .pick-icon[src*="solana-sol-logo-horizontal.svg"] { width:80px; height:80px; }
  .affiliate-icon img[src*="tradingview_BIG.svg"] { width:50px; height:50px; }
  .affiliate-disclaimer p { font-size:0.75rem; }
  .top-picks-tips { padding:1.5rem 1rem; border-left-width:3px; }
  .top-picks-tips h2 { font-size:1.5rem; }
  .btn-coin { font-size:0.71rem; }
  .bg-container { padding:2rem 1rem; }
  .bg-inner-container { padding:1.5rem 1rem; }
  .bg-hero-beginners { padding:6rem 1rem 3rem; }
  .bg-hero-beginners .hero-icon { width:48px; height:48px; padding:0.5rem; }
  .bg-hero-beginners h1 { font-size:2.5rem; }
  .bg-hero-beginners p { font-size:1rem; margin-bottom:1.5rem; }
  .bg-btn-primary { padding:0.65rem 1.2rem; font-size:0.95rem; }
  .bg-steps { padding:2rem 1rem; }
  .bg-steps h2 { font-size:1.75rem; margin-bottom:1rem; }
  .bg-steps h2::after { display:none; }
  .bg-step-list { counter-reset:step; list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0; }
  .bg-step-list li { counter-increment:step; position:relative; background:#f9fafb; padding:1.25rem 1rem 1.25rem 3rem; margin-bottom:1rem; border-radius:0.5rem; box-shadow:0 1px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); font-size:1.1rem; line-height:1.6; }
  .bg-step-list li::before { content:counter(step); position:absolute; top:50%; left:0.6rem; transform:translateY(-50%); width:2rem; height:2rem; background:#10b981; color:#fff; font-size:0.9rem; font-weight:600; border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; }
  .bg-tips { padding:2rem 1rem; }
  .bg-tips h2 { font-size:1.75rem; margin-bottom:1rem; }
  .bg-tips-list { counter-reset:tip; list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0; }
  .bg-tips-list li { counter-increment:tip; position:relative; background:#fcfcfc; padding:1.25rem 1rem 1.25rem 3rem; margin-bottom:1rem; border-radius:0.5rem; box-shadow:0 1px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); font-size:1.1rem; line-height:1.6; }
  .bg-tips-list li::before { content:counter(tip); position:absolute; top:50%; left:0.6rem; transform:translateY(-50%); width:2rem; height:2rem; background:#10b981; color:#fff; font-size:0.9rem; font-weight:600; border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; }
  .bg-tools-cta { padding:2.5rem 1rem; }
  .bg-tools-cta p { font-size:1rem; }
  .bg-btn-secondary { padding:0.5rem 1rem; font-size:0.95rem; }
  .affiliate-link { padding:0.15em 0.4em; font-size:0.9rem; }
  .subscribe-section { padding: 3rem 1rem; }
  .subscribe-section__title { font-size: 2rem; }
  .subscribe-section__subtitle { font-size: 1rem; }
  .subscribe-form { flex-direction: column; }
  .subscribe-form__input { border-radius: 8px; width: 100%; height: 4rem; font-size: 1.125rem; padding: 1rem; }
  .subscribe-form__button { margin-top: 0.5rem; border-radius: 8px; width: 100%; }
  .subscribe-form__note { font-size: 0.75rem; }
  .post-hero.image-hero { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; clip-path: none; padding: 6rem 1rem; min-height: auto; }
  .post-hero__content { grid-column: 1; text-align: center; }
  .post-hero__content h1 { font-size: 2.75rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
  .post-meta { justify-content: center; }
  .post-hero__illustration, .post-hero.image-hero::after { display: none; }

  .coming-soon { padding: 3rem 1rem }
  .coming-soon-container { padding: 2rem 1rem } 
  .coming-soon h1 { font-size: 2.25rem }
  .coming-soon p { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem }
  .btn-return { padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem; font-size: 0.9rem }
}

/* Small Mobile (<=480px) */
@media (max-width:480px) {
  .footer-cta { display:grid; grid-template-areas: "note" "input" "button"; gap:.5rem; width:100%; max-width:300px; margin:0 auto; }
  .footer-cta-note { grid-area:note; text-align:center; font-size:.8rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
  .footer-cta-input { grid-area:input; width:100%; padding:.6rem 1rem; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3); border-radius:4px; background:transparent; color:var(--color-light); font-size:.95rem; }
  .footer-cta-input::placeholder { color:rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
  .footer-cta-button { grid-area:button; width:100%; padding:.6rem 1rem; border:none; background:var(--color-accent); color:#fff; font-weight:600; border-radius:4px; cursor:pointer; transition:background .3s; }
  .footer-cta-button:hover { background:#12b886; }
  .hero-picks { padding:3rem 1rem; }
  .hero-picks h1 { font-size:2rem; }
  .hero-picks p { font-size:1rem; }
  .picks-grid { padding:1.5rem 1rem; }
  .pick-icon[src*="solana-sol-logo-horizontal.svg"] { width:64px; height:64px; }
  .affiliate-icon img[src*="tradingview_BIG.svg"] { width:40px; height:40px; }
  .top-picks-tips { padding:1rem; }
  .top-picks-tips h2 { font-size:1.25rem; }
  .btn-coin { font-size:0.8rem; }
  .bg-container { padding:1.5rem 0.75rem; }
  .bg-inner-container { padding:1rem 0.75rem; }
  .bg-hero-beginners { padding:4rem 0.75rem 2rem; }
  .bg-hero-beginners .hero-icon { width:40px; height:40px; padding:0.4rem; }
  .bg-hero-beginners h1 { font-size:2rem; }
  .bg-hero-beginners p { font-size:0.9rem; margin-bottom:1rem; }
  .bg-btn-primary { padding:0.5rem 1rem; font-size:0.85rem; }
  .bg-steps { padding:1.5rem 0.75rem; }
  .bg-steps h2 { font-size:1.5rem; margin-bottom:0.75rem; }
  .bg-step-list { counter-reset:step; list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0; }
  .bg-step-list li { counter-increment:step; position:relative; background:#f9fafb; padding:1rem 0.75rem 1rem 2.5rem; margin-bottom:0.75rem; border-radius:0.5rem; box-shadow:0 1px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); font-size:1rem; line-height:1.5; }
  .bg-step-list li::before { content:counter(step); position:absolute; top:50%; left:0.4rem; transform:translateY(-50%); width:1.75rem; height:1.75rem; background:#10b981; color:#fff; font-size:0.8rem; font-weight:600; border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; }
  .bg-tips { padding:1.5rem 0.75rem; }
  .bg-tips h2 { font-size:1.5rem; margin-bottom:0.75rem; }
  .bg-tips-list { counter-reset:tip; list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0; }
  .bg-tips-list li { counter-increment:tip; position:relative; background:#fcfcfc; padding:1rem 0.75rem 1rem 2.5rem; margin-bottom:0.75rem; border-radius:0.5rem; box-shadow:0 1px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); font-size:1rem; line-height:1.5; }
  .bg-tips-list li::before { content:counter(tip); position:absolute; top:50%; left:0.4rem; transform:translateY(-50%); width:1.75rem; height:1.75rem; background:#10b981; color:#fff; font-size:0.8rem; font-weight:600; border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; }
  .bg-tools-cta { padding:2rem 1rem; }
  .bg-tools-cta p { font-size:1rem; margin-bottom:1rem; }
  .bg-tools-buttons { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:0.75rem; }
  .bg-btn-secondary { width:100%; padding:0.75rem; font-size:0.95rem; }
  .affiliate-link { padding:0.1em 0.3em; font-size:0.85rem; }
  .subscribe-section { padding: 2rem 0.5rem; }
  .subscribe-section__title { font-size: 1.75rem; }
  .subscribe-section__subtitle { font-size: 0.875rem; }
  .subscribe-form { flex-direction: column; margin: 0 0.5rem; }
  .subscribe-form__input { width: 100%; height: 3.5rem; font-size: 1rem; padding: 0.75rem 1rem; border-radius: 8px; }
  .subscribe-form__button { height: 3.5rem; margin-top: 0.75rem; width: 100%; border-radius: 8px; }
  .subscribe-form__note { font-size: 0.75rem; }
  .post-hero.image-hero { padding: 4rem 0.75rem; }
  .post-hero__content h1 { font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
  .post-meta { gap: 0.5rem; font-size: 0.8rem; }

  .coming-soon { padding: 2rem 0.75rem }
  .coming-soon-container { padding: 1.5rem 0.75rem }
  .coming-soon h1 { font-size: 2rem }
  .coming-soon p { font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 1rem }
  .btn-return { padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem; font-size: 0.875rem }
}


/* ------------------------------------------ */
/*--------------- Niche Specific Styles -------------- */
/* ------------------------------------------ */

@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .footer-container { max-width: 100%; padding: 0 1rem; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; align-items: center; }
  
}