Blockchain Tools & Guides

In this article, I explain the concept of account abstraction for Ethereum wallets, how it works by decoupling accounts from private keys, and its benefits like simplified transactions and social recovery that could enable mainstream adoption.

In this article, I present a comprehensive list of 20 popular blockchain analytics tools and companies, offering insights on their main features and helping you elevate your crypto research and gain a deeper understanding of the blockchain ecosystem.

In this article, I delve into the fundamentals of crypto asset valuation, teaching you how to value crypto protocols and blockchains by creating a detailed valuation framework, analyzing market metrics, and examining the crucial role of tokenomics in the modern crypto landscape.

FDV is a metric that gets ignored until the bear market hits. Investors wake up to fantastical valuations and panic sell their coins. In this article, I look at the significance of the fully diluted market cap.

The network effects blockchains develop will make or break their long-term success. In this article, I look at case studies of Bitcoin and Ethereum network effects.

I have had to read more shitty white papers than I would like, so I know how to tell apart the legit ones. Prepare yourself for the next bull run and learn what makes a good white paper here:

A selection of country guides: > Crypto in the EU> Crypto in Russia> Crypto in the UAE> Crypto mining in Kazakhstan> Crypto in Jordan

The ultimate guide on crypto slang and memes out there. Consider this your dictionary when you enter Crypto Twitter the next time and have no clue what everyone is talking about. Learn all 44 terms:

In this article, I explain what blockchain network congestion is, what causes it, and its effects like increased fees and delays. I analyze real cases of congestion on Bitcoin and Ethereum, and potential solutions like layer 2 and sharding.

In this article, I explain what Ethscriptions are - a way to share image data on Ethereum without NFTs. I compare Ethscriptions to NFTs, walk through how to create and trade them, and examine the debated future outlook on whether they are really necessary.

In this article, I explain Olympus, a DAO building a decentralized global currency. I cover how it allows staking and bonding OHM tokens, its innovations like protocol-owned liquidity, use of calculators, and adoption of the (3,3) meme.

In this article, I explain the difference between coins like Bitcoin and Ethereum that are independent cryptocurrencies, and tokens like Tether and Uniswap that depend on an existing blockchain.

In this article, I explain what application-specific blockchains (appchains) are, how they connect to a broader network for security while remaining specialized for their particular application.

In this article, I explain who Andre Cronje is - an influential DeFi developer known for yearn.finance and other protocols. I cover his background, views on crypto culture, reasons for departing DeFi, and the impact his absence may have.

In this article, I explain what multi-party computation (MPC) wallets are, how they differ from other wallet types, the benefits and risks of MPC wallets, and tips on how to select the right MPC wallet for your needs.

In this article, I explain what smart contract wallets are and how they differ from regular wallets by enabling users to control funds via a smart contract.

NFTs are well-known ponzis but if you want to play in the casino, you have to know the strength of your hand. In this article, I explain how to assess the value of an NFT.

There’s this new sorcery called fractionalized NFTs. In this article, I look into whether it’s a scam worth knowing about or whether you should put your shekels elsewhere.

In this article, I explain the new ERC-6551 NFT standard that enables NFTs to hold assets, interact with contracts, and have on-chain identity. I cover use cases like composability and provenance tracking, as well as challenges around adoption and security.

In this article, I explain what dynamic NFTs are, how they leverage smart contracts and oracle data to evolve over time, key differences from static NFTs, the process for creating dynamic NFTs, their benefits like increased interactivity, and use cases in gaming, sports fantasy, and more.

In this article, I explore several emerging Ethereum token standards like ERC-6956, ERC-5773, ERC-6059, ERC-6220, ERC-6381, and ERC-6454.

In this article, I explain what xNFTs are - a new type of executable NFT on Solana that can function as web3 applications.

In this article, I explain what utility NFTs are and how they offer intrinsic value by granting access to exclusive privileges and examine the potential of utility NFTs to move beyond just digital ownership.