Beginners Guide

What is Base? Complete Guide to Coinbase’s Layer 2 Network Last Updated: January 2026 If you’ve been paying attention to the cryptocurrency space lately, you’ve likely heard about Base—the Layer 2 blockchain that’s been making waves across the industry. But what is Base crypto, and why has it become the fastest-growing blockchain network in the […]

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

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

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

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

“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

Crypto Burning – How It Works and Why It Matters Key Points Section Key Points Burning crypto means: permanently removing tokens from circulation by sending them to an inaccessible wallet, often to increase scarcity. It’s commonly used to manage token supply: potentially boost value, or signal project commitment, but price increases aren’t guaranteed. You won’t

What is Circulating Supply in Cryptocurrency? Explained with Examples & Tools When you dive into the world of cryptocurrencies, you’ll quickly encounter the term circulating supply. It’s the number of coins or tokens publicly available and actively traded in the market. Unlike the total supply (all coins ever created) or maximum supply (the hard cap,