Articles to Get Started in Crypto - MEWtopia: A blog by MyEtherWallet

What is an Ethereum Wallet

If you want to hop on the latest crypto trends like NFTs and DeFi, you need a non-custodial Ethereum wallet. Find out what that means and how to get one.

By Katya Michaels

Getting Started 4 min read

How to Buy Crypto and Start Trading on Ethereum: Buy ETH, Swap, Invest, and Earn with MEW Mobile

New to crypto? Unsure what the benefits are and where to start? Get all the info, buy ETH, and start trading tokens right away with MEW wallet app.

By Katya Michaels

Getting Started 13 min read

How to Recover Your Old Ethereum Wallet with MEW

If you have an old wallet that you haven’t used in years, MEW is a great place to restore access, get a more secure wallet, and catch up on Ethereum news.

By Katya Michaels

Getting Started 6 min read

What is DeFi? Lend, Borrow, and Put Your Crypto to Work

DeFi is the hottest thing in crypto, but what is it really and how do you get onboard? Learn about the most popular DeFi uses, benefits, and risks.

By MEW

DeFi 6 min read

How to Exchange Crypto: Five Things to Know Before You Swap

To get the best value out of your trade every time and avoid mistakes, read through these five newbie tips before you exchange ETH and tokens.

By Katya Michaels

DeFi 4 min read

The Many Ways to MEW: A Suite of Tools for All Your Ethereum Needs

Which MEW is right for you? With MEW web, MEW wallet, MEWconnect, MEW CX, and MEWtopia, we've got you covered for anything you want to do on Ethereum.

By MEW

Wallets 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

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

How to Cash Out and Protect Your Crypto Gains

How to protect your crypto investments and put them to good use, with or without cashing out to fiat.

By Katya Michaels

Getting Started 5 min read

What Crypto Wallets Mean When They Say “We Are Not a Bank”

How crypto client-side services are different from traditional banks, and what that means for the user.

By Katya Michaels

Getting Started 5 min read

Ethereum Tokens 101

A quick guide to Ethereum tokens and what purposes they serve. What you need to know to get started with ETH, tokens, NFTs and keep your wallet secure.

By Katya Michaels MEW

Getting Started 5 min read