Cryptocurrencies often gets stored on an exchange simply because it’s convenient. But in practice, that’s not storage — it’s trusting your funds to an exchange that controls the private keys. Sometimes that works for years. Sometimes it lasts until the first incident. Even large exchanges can be hacked: in February 2025, the FBI officially linked …
Where to store USDT: which network and wallet to choose
If you are deciding where to store USDT, start with how often you actually use the funds. An exchange is convenient for trading and regular swaps, a mobile self-custody wallet works well for smaller day-to-day balances, and a hardware wallet makes more sense for long-term storage of the main amount. The second decision is just …
What is Uniswap v4? How the most popular DEFI exchange works.
What is Uniswap? Uniswap is a service where you can swap one token for another without an exchange being involved. All you need is a wallet and an internet connection.The main difference from regular centralized exchanges (CEXs) is that here there’s no registration, no KYC, and no intermediaries — all operations are performed by smart …
What Is Shamir Backup and SLIP39?
Welcome! In this article, we will explain how Shamir Backup works. We will look at why it is one of the best ways to protect your crypto investments, compare the SLIP39 and BIP39 standards, and answer the question: “How can you protect your cryptocurrency from theft and sleep better at night?” I will try to …
