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How to Use Stablecoins with DeFi

Stablecoins like USDT, USDC, TUSD, PAX and DAI are essential for decentralized finance. Knowing how they work can help you get the most out of your crypto.

By MEW

Decentralization 5 min read

Probability of Generating an Active Ethereum Wallet (Do you feel lucky? You shouldn’t.)

As Ethereum gains more active users and wallets are generated daily, do you wonder if you can happen on an active wallet? The chances are extremely slim.

By MEW

Blockchain 2 min read

I Don't See the Right Addresses When Using Mnemonic Phrase! MEW FAQ

Mnemonic phrases, or seeds, are essential tools for crypto wallet management, but it's important to have correct information for successful wallet recovery.

By MEW

Blockchain 5 min read

Domain Names on the Ethereum Blockchain

Blockchain domains give crypto wallets human-readable names and pave the way for a decentralized, uncensorable internet.

By MEW

Blockchain 3 min read

The Essential Wallet Guide, Part 5: Smart Contract Wallets

Smart contract wallets are the latest innovation in private key management for cryptocurrencies. Here's what you need to know about the technology.

By MEW

Wallets 3 min read

Decentralization as a Lifestyle

Why does blockchain decentralization matter? If you want to have full ownership of your finances with crypto, keep it decentralized.

By MEW

Exchange 4 min read

What does it mean that my assets are not 'in my wallet' but 'on the blockchain'? MEW FAQ

Where is your crypto, if it's not 'in your wallet' or 'on an account'? What does it mean for it to be 'on the blockchain? MEW FAQ explains.

By MEW

Blockchain 2 min read

The Essential Wallet Guide, Part 4: Browser Extensions

Ethereum wallets that are based right in the browser facilitate interaction with Dapps and DeFi, and help build infrastructure for Web3.

By MEW

Web3 2 min read

What's Inside a Smart Contract? Reading ERC20, ERC223, and ERC721

If you use Ethereum, you are using smart contracts. They are the reason tokens, Dapps, and DeFi are possible. So what does a smart contract do, and how?

By MEW

Blockchain 5 min read

The Essential Wallet Guide, Part 3: Custodial and Non-Custodial Mobile Wallets

Not all mobile crypto wallets are the same – some give you full control of your assets, and some don't. See if custodial or non-custodial is right for you.

By Katya Michaels MEW

Wallets 4 min read

Why Is My Transaction Pending For So Long? MEW FAQ

Why do Ethereum transactions get stuck sometimes? Is there a way to prevent this? Can you get a pending transaction to go through? MEW FAQ has the answer.

By MEW

Blockchain 5 min read

Are Mobile Crypto Wallets Safe? MEW FAQ

Are desktop wallets safer than mobile? What if someone keylogs your phone? Can they decrypt your private key? Find answers in MEW FAQ.

By MEW

Security 5 min read