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 …
Which Hardware Wallet Should You Choose for Storing USDC?
If you hold USDC and don’t want to live with the thought that an exchange could freeze your account, suspend withdrawals, or face liquidity issues — a hardware wallet removes that uncertainty. This article is for those who want to store stablecoins under their own control: without exchange risks and without relying …
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 …
How to update the firmware of the Ledger Nano X
This guide walks you through how to update Ledger Nano X firmware to the latest version safely. At the time of writing, that’s firmware 2.1.0. Before you start, check the following: Let’s get started. Connecting to a PC 1) Connect your Ledger Nano X to your computer and unlock the device. You can use a …
How to solve the OUT OF ENERGY problem in the TRON network?
In this article, we’ll try to explain why the OUT OF ENERGY error occurs on the TRON network when working with TRC20 tokens such as USDT, USDC, and others, and how to fix it. The error in Ledger Live When making a transaction through the Ledger Live app, you got the error “REVERT-OUT OF ENERGY“. …
How to Stake Solana on Ledger Nano X
In this article, we want to explain how to stake Solana on Ledger Nano X device using the standard Ledger Live client. It is also worth noting that you can stake Solana coins on all hardware wallets made by Ledger SAS, such as the Ledger Nano S Plus and Ledger Nano S. What do you [...]
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Buy a Hardware Wallet Safely: Why Online Marketplaces Are Risky
Buy a hardware wallet safely: avoid fake devices, used units, and sellers who can’t provide a proper warranty. In this guide, we’ll explain why buying hardware wallets from online marketplaces is risky — and which purchase options actually protect your funds, your warranty, and your personal data. We’ll compare the most common ways to buy …
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 …
What Is a Mnemonic Phrase? BIP39 Word List
What is a mnemonic phrase? This is a question our customers often ask us. Let’s figure it out. A mnemonic phrase is a group of words that provides access to your assets and serves as a backup for your crypto wallet. It is also often called a seed phrase or BIP39 phrase. A phrase can …
