Crypto

Crypto

How cryptocurrency actually works — blockchains, keys, wallets, transactions, mining and validation, security, and the regulation around it. Clear mechanics, written by named authors with sources. Editorial only; not a trading platform.

Crypto

What happens when an exchange is hacked

What happens when a crypto exchange is hacked: how breaches occur, who bears the loss, why deposit insurance rarely applies,…

Liam Chen · Aug 26, 2026 · 6 min
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Token approvals and why they drain wallets

Token approvals explained: how the permissions you sign let contracts move your tokens, why unlimited approvals drain wallets, and how…

Liam Chen · Aug 26, 2026 · 6 min
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How crypto phishing attacks actually work

How crypto phishing attacks work: the tricks that steal wallets, the wallet-drainer signature scam, and the simple habits that stop…

Liam Chen · Aug 26, 2026 · 6 min
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How to read a block explorer

A block explorer is a search engine for a blockchain. Here is how to look up transactions, addresses, blocks and…

Liam Chen · Aug 26, 2026 · 6 min
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What gas fees actually pay for

Gas fees pay for the computation your transaction needs and ration limited block space. Here is what they actually fund…

Liam Chen · Aug 26, 2026 · 6 min