January 2026

You tried to swap $100 of tokens and the fee was $50. Welcome to Ethereum gas fees—the necessary evil of blockchain transactions. Gas fees frustrate newcomers and cost experienced traders thousands annually. This comprehensive guide explains what gas fees are, why they vary so dramatically, how they’re calculated, and practical strategies to minimize them in […]

Solana processes thousands of transactions per second at a fraction of a cent each. After surviving the FTX collapse, multiple network outages, and intense market scrutiny, it has emerged as one of crypto’s most active ecosystems—ranking in the top 5 by market cap with growing ETF speculation. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to

Starting January 2026, cryptocurrency exchanges must issue Form 1099-DA to the IRS, reporting your crypto sales, cost basis, and gains. The era of hoping the IRS won’t notice your crypto activity is officially over. But crypto taxes don’t have to be overwhelming. This comprehensive guide explains exactly how cryptocurrency is taxed, what you need to

“Not your keys, not your coins.” This crypto mantra exists for good reason. In 2022 alone, the collapse of FTX, Celsius, and Voyager wiped out billions in customer funds held on centralized platforms. The solution? Self-custody with your own wallet. But should you use a hot wallet or cold wallet—and what’s the difference? This guide

Over 300,000 scam tokens have been created, defrauding more than 2 million investors. Rug pulls—where developers abandon projects and steal investor funds—are the most common crypto scam. Approximately 90% of rug pulls happen within 48 hours of a token’s launch. The good news: most rug pulls share obvious warning signs. This guide teaches you exactly