Basics5h ago
What is a crypto wallet, really?
Your wallet doesn't hold coins — it holds keys. Understanding that one distinction changes how you think about security.
Sofia Lindqvist
Jul 4, 2026 · 6 min read
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Learn Crypto
No jargon, no hype. Short guides that explain how this actually works, one idea at a time.
Markets6h ago
How to read market cap without fooling yourself
Market cap is the most quoted crypto number and the most misunderstood. Here's what it does and doesn't tell you.
Sofia Lindqvist
Jul 3, 2026 · 5 min read
Basics1w ago
Understanding gas fees in five minutes
Why does the same transaction cost pennies one hour and a small fortune the next? It comes down to an auction.
Sofia Lindqvist
Jul 2, 2026 · 4 min read
Trading2w ago
Crypto Risk Management: How to Size Positions and Limit Losses
A practical framework for managing crypto risk: position sizing, diversification, using only capital you can lose, and the rules that keep volatility from wiping you out.
Sofia Lindqvist
Jun 23, 2026 · 7 min read
Basics2w ago
Proof of Work vs Proof of Stake: Consensus Explained
How do blockchains agree on a single truth without a central authority? This guide breaks down proof of work and proof of stake, and what each means for security and tokenomics.
Sofia Lindqvist
Jun 23, 2026 · 8 min read
Basics2w ago
How to Set Up Your First Self-Custody Wallet Step by Step
A beginner walkthrough for creating a non-custodial wallet safely, from choosing software to backing up your keys and sending a first test transaction.
Sofia Lindqvist
Jun 21, 2026 · 7 min read
Basics2w ago
What Is Dollar-Cost Averaging in Crypto? A Beginner's Guide
Learn how dollar-cost averaging works in crypto, why it smooths out volatility, how to set up a DCA plan, and the real trade-offs and risks of the strategy.
Sofia Lindqvist
Jun 20, 2026 · 7 min read
DeFi3w ago
Staking vs Liquidity Providing: What Are the Key Differences?
Both earn passive yield in crypto, but staking and liquidity providing carry very different mechanisms and risks. Here is how to tell them apart.
Sofia Lindqvist
Jun 18, 2026 · 7 min read
Security3w ago
How to Spot and Avoid the Most Common Crypto Scams
Learn to recognise the recurring patterns behind phishing, rug pulls, fake support, and approval drains, and the checks that keep your funds out of a scammer's reach.
Sofia Lindqvist
Jun 16, 2026 · 7 min read
Security3w ago
How Do Blockchain Bridges Work, and Why Are They Risky?
Bridges move assets between blockchains that cannot talk to each other natively. This guide explains lock-and-mint, liquidity pools, and why bridges are a top hacking target.
Sofia Lindqvist
Jun 16, 2026 · 8 min read
Basics3w ago
Crypto Trading Fees Explained: Maker, Taker, Spread and Gas
A clear breakdown of the fees you pay when buying and trading crypto — maker and taker fees, the spread, network gas, and withdrawal costs — and how to keep them low.
Sofia Lindqvist
Jun 14, 2026 · 7 min read
Security3w ago
How to Avoid Crypto Wallet Scams and Phishing Attacks
Most stolen crypto is not hacked, it is handed over by users tricked into signing or revealing secrets. Learn the common scams and how to defend against them.
Sofia Lindqvist
Jun 14, 2026 · 7 min read
DeFi3w ago
What Is Yield Farming and How Does It Actually Work?
A clear breakdown of yield farming: where DeFi returns come from, how APR differs from APY, and why token incentives can be temporary.
Sofia Lindqvist
Jun 12, 2026 · 8 min read
Security4w ago
Crypto Wallet Security: How to Protect Your Keys and Funds
A practical walkthrough of wallet security hygiene: seed phrases, hot versus cold storage, hardware wallets, and the habits that stop attackers reaching your funds.
Sofia Lindqvist
Jun 9, 2026 · 7 min read
Basics4w ago
What Are Layer 2 Rollups? Optimistic vs ZK Explained
Layer 2 rollups scale Ethereum by processing transactions off-chain and posting proofs back to the base layer. Here is how optimistic and zero-knowledge rollups differ.
Sofia Lindqvist
Jun 9, 2026 · 8 min read
Trading4w ago
Crypto Order Types Explained: Market, Limit and Stop Orders
Understand the core order types on crypto exchanges — market, limit, stop-loss and stop-limit — and learn when each one protects you and when it works against you.
Sofia Lindqvist
Jun 8, 2026 · 7 min read
Security4w ago
What Is a Seed Phrase and How Do You Back It Up Safely?
Your seed phrase is the master key to every account in your wallet. Here is how it works and how to store it so you never lose access or get robbed.
Sofia Lindqvist
Jun 8, 2026 · 7 min read
DeFi4w ago
How Does DeFi Lending Work? Collateral and Interest Rates
Learn how over-collateralized lending protocols set interest rates, manage liquidations, and let you borrow against crypto without a credit check.
Sofia Lindqvist
Jun 7, 2026 · 7 min read
Basics5w ago
How Do Crypto Taxes Work? A Practical Beginner's Guide
A plain-English guide to how crypto is taxed: taxable events, cost basis, capital gains versus income, and the record-keeping habits that keep you compliant.
Sofia Lindqvist
Jun 3, 2026 · 7 min read
Basics5w ago
How Does Gas Work? The Ethereum Fee Market Explained
A plain-English guide to gas on Ethereum: what units, base fees, priority tips, and EIP-1559 mean, and how to read a transaction fee before you sign it.
Sofia Lindqvist
Jun 3, 2026 · 7 min read
DeFi5w ago
How Do Automated Market Makers Work? DEXs Explained
A plain-English guide to how decentralized exchanges price trades without order books, using constant-product formulas, liquidity pools, and arbitrage.
Sofia Lindqvist
Jun 3, 2026 · 7 min read
Basics5w ago
How to Buy Crypto Safely: A Beginner's Step-by-Step Guide
A plain-English walkthrough of buying your first cryptocurrency safely: choosing an exchange, passing verification, funding your account, and moving coins into custody you control.
Sofia Lindqvist
Jun 3, 2026 · 7 min read
Security5w ago
What Is a Crypto Wallet? Hot vs Cold Wallets Explained
A plain-English guide to what a crypto wallet actually stores, how public and private keys work, and the trade-offs between hot and cold storage.
Sofia Lindqvist
Jun 3, 2026 · 7 min read