Category: Security Tips

  • Beginner guide to evaluating crypto lending platforms for safety and low risk

    Beginner guide to evaluating crypto lending platforms for safety and low risk

    Why safety matters more than APY in 2025 If you’re new to crypto, lending platforms can look incredibly tempting. “Deposit USDC, earn 8% APY, no lockup.” In a world where your bank gives you 1–2%, that sounds like free money. But after Celsius, BlockFi, Voyager and FTX all blew up between 2022–2023, we learned the…

  • Best wallet for defi use cases: how to choose a secure and flexible option

    Best wallet for defi use cases: how to choose a secure and flexible option

    Why your DeFi wallet choice actually matters Over the last three years DeFi stopped быть «игрушкой для гиков» и превратился в огромный рынок. TVL в DeFi после пика в ~$180 млрд в 2021 просел до ~$40–50 млрд в конце 2022, но к середине 2024 снова держался в районе ~$90 млрд. При этом безопасность почти не…

  • Foundational concepts for new crypto investors: how to start investing safely

    Foundational concepts for new crypto investors: how to start investing safely

    Why “Foundational Concepts” Matter More Than Hot Tips If you’re new to crypto, your feed is probably screaming about the “next 100x coin” and the “best cryptocurrency to invest in right now”. That noise is exactly why you need foundations. Crypto is unforgiving to people who skip the basics. Unlike a bank, there’s usually no…

  • Blockchain explorers: how to use them to verify cryptocurrency transactions

    Blockchain explorers: how to use them to verify cryptocurrency transactions

    Why blockchain explorers matter when you verify transactions If you move any serious amount of crypto in 2025, knowing how to verify transactions on a blockchain explorer isn’t “nice to have” anymore — it’s basic operational hygiene. Explorers let you see what’s *actually* on-chain instead of trusting an exchange interface, a wallet notification, or a…

  • Tokenomics and token distribution: a practical guide to crypto project design

    Tokenomics and token distribution: a practical guide to crypto project design

    Why tokenomics still matters more than hype Token price pumps come and go, но токеномика остается фундаментом. По данным Messari и Binance Research за 2021–2023 годы, проекты с прозрачным расписанием анлоков и умеренной эмиссией в среднем показывали меньшую просадку после листинга, чем токены без внятной модели (разница доходила до десятков процентов по просадке от ATH)….

  • How to stay secure when collaborating on crypto projects and protect your assets

    How to stay secure when collaborating on crypto projects and protect your assets

    Why collaboration in crypto is risky by default Когда вы собираетесь делать криптопроект не в одиночку, а командой, уровень риска резко подскакивает. У каждого партнёра свой ноутбук, свои привычки, свои “быстрые” решения. Достаточно одному участнику открыть фишинговый сайт или сохранить seed-фразу в Google Docs — и весь проект под угрозой. В отличие от классического IT,…

  • Crypto learning habit: how to build skills and track your progress daily

    Crypto learning habit: how to build skills and track your progress daily

    Why a crypto learning habit beats random hype-checking Most people “learn crypto” как? Скачали пару приложений, открыли YouTube, влетели в монету по чьему‑то совету и либо повезло, либо нет. Это не обучение, а лотерея. При том, что к 2024 году совокупная капитализация рынка держится в диапазоне 1,7–2,5 трлн долларов, а более 400 млн человек хотя…

  • Practical guide to evaluating a token’s community strength and developer activity

    Practical guide to evaluating a token’s community strength and developer activity

    Why community and dev activity matter more than price candles When you look at a new token, price charts scream the loudest, yet over the last three years the quieter signals — community health and developer activity — объяснили большую часть выживаемости проектов. According to Electric Capital’s public developer reports, monthly active open‑source crypto developers…

  • Crypto budget guide for beginners: how to set up your personal finance plan

    Crypto budget guide for beginners: how to set up your personal finance plan

    Why You Need a Personal Crypto Budget Cryptocurrency is volatile by nature. Prices can swing wildly within hours, and without proper planning, it’s easy to lose control of your finances. Setting up a personal crypto budget isn’t just about tracking your investments — it’s about protecting your capital, managing risk, and making informed decisions. Whether…

  • On-chain metrics to identify strong crypto projects and make informed investment decisions

    On-chain metrics to identify strong crypto projects and make informed investment decisions

    Essential Tools for Analyzing On-Chain Metrics in 2025 The crypto landscape has evolved significantly by 2025, and so have the tools that help decode on-chain data. If you’re serious about identifying strong projects, you need more than just CoinMarketCap. Platforms like Nansen, Glassnode, Santiment, and Dune Analytics have become industry standards. These tools offer real-time…