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A new article every day on swapping safely, stablecoin networks, Monero and wallet privacy.
Address poisoning: how a fake entry in your history steals your next send
Scammers drop a tiny transfer from an address that looks just like yours, then wait for you to copy it. Here is how to see it coming.
New swap, new Bitcoin address: the free privacy habit
Reusing one Bitcoin address tells the world more than you think. Here is what leaks, and how your wallet already makes fresh addresses easy.
Monero privacy, explained without the jargon
Stealth addresses, ring signatures and hidden amounts each cover a different part of a transaction. Here is what they protect, and where Monero needs your help.
Beat clipboard malware with one quick address check
A clipper quietly replaces the address you copied with one the attacker owns. Thirty seconds of checking is all it takes to stop it.
Memos and destination tags: the tiny field that keeps your deposit safe
Deposits of XRP, Stellar, Cosmos and TON often call for an extra code. Skip it and your coins show up with no owner attached.
Held swaps: why a deposit gets paused and what comes next
Seeing your swap on hold is unsettling. Here is why it happens, what you will usually be asked and how to get things moving again.
TRC20, ERC20 or BEP20: picking the right network for your USDT
One dollar, three separate chains. How fees and speed compare, plus the single mistake that can cost you your stablecoins for good.
Floating or fixed: picking the right rate for your swap
A floating rate tracks the market until your deposit confirms, while a fixed rate locks your amount. Here is when each one comes out ahead.
Bitcoin to Monero, privately: a step by step walkthrough
BTC to XMR is the private swap people ask about most. Here is what to set up, what to double check and how to leave as little trail as possible.
Non custodial swaps explained: what they are and why they matter
In a non custodial swap, nobody keeps your coins along the way. Here is how the flow works, what you keep and what you trade off.