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Learn · Stablecoins & Networks · 3 min read

How to check whether a stablecoin can be redeemed

Check stablecoin redemption by reading the issuer's terms, finding the official portal, and confirming the token contract. Pegs do not guarantee direct redemption.

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Learn · Stablecoins & Networks · 3 min read

How stablecoins maintain their peg

Stablecoins usually hold their peg through reserves and arbitrage. Many fiat-backed issuers publish attestations, and an attestation is not a full audit.

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Learn · Wallets & Security · 3 min read

How to avoid fake crypto customer support scams

Real crypto support will not ask for your seed phrase, password, or two-factor code, so get help inside the official app and report imposters to the FTC.

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Learn · Wallets & Security · 3 min read

Crypto self-custody: what it is and how it works

Crypto self-custody means you hold the private keys, not an exchange. A recovery phrase usually restores access if your device is lost or broken.

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Learn · Wallets & Security · 3 min read

Sent crypto to the wrong address? What you can do

Crypto transfers cannot be reversed. Recovery depends on the address mistake. Check the address and network, then contact the owner or exchange support.

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Learn · Wallets & Security · 3 min read

How to document a suspected crypto scam

Collect hashes, wallet addresses, dates, amounts, and scammer messages, then save unedited copies, build a timeline, and report to the FTC and IC3.

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Learn · Wallets & Security · 3 min read

How to verify a crypto wallet download link

Start at the wallet's official website, then compare the installer checksum with the release page. Avoid search ads and links sent in messages.

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Learn · Wallets & Security · 3 min read

How to test a wallet backup before relying on it

Test a wallet backup by restoring it on a clean device and comparing the addresses and balances with your current wallet before you rely on it.

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Learn · Wallets & Security · 3 min read

What is a paper wallet and what are its risks?

A paper wallet is a printed private key or seed phrase kept offline. Anyone who sees the paper can spend the crypto, and losing it means losing the funds.

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Learn · Wallets & Security · 3 min read

How to secure a crypto account after a data breach

Secure a crypto account after a data breach by changing passwords, adding app-based codes, revoking sessions and API keys, and checking withdrawals.

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Learn · Wallets & Security · 3 min read

How to recognize a crypto phishing site

You can recognize a crypto phishing page by checking the web address, the certificate, and the domain's registration date. A padlock is not proof.

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Learn · Wallets & Security · 2 min read

How to plan inheritance for cryptocurrency holdings

Plan inheritance for cryptocurrency holdings by naming beneficiaries and documenting access. Heirs may need a court order for exchange accounts.

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Learn · Wallets & Security · 3 min read

What a wallet passphrase is and what it opens

A wallet passphrase is a password that encrypts a wallet, and in many wallets it is an extra word added to your recovery seed that opens a hidden wallet.

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Learn · Wallets & Security · 3 min read

What is a watch-only wallet and what is it for?

A watch-only wallet tracks addresses and balances with public keys only, so it cannot sign or send crypto. You set it up by importing an xpub.

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Learn · Wallets & Security · 3 min read

Multisig wallets: when they make sense and how they work

A multisignature wallet makes sense when no single person, key, or device should control funds alone. Shared treasuries and joint custody often use it.

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Learn · Wallets & Security · 3 min read

Multisignature wallets: what they are and how they work

A multisignature wallet requires more than one key to approve a transaction, so a single lost key cannot move the funds. Each owner holds a separate key.

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Learn · Wallets & Security · 3 min read

How to protect a crypto exchange account with passkeys

Passkeys replace your exchange password with your device unlock and can approve withdrawals where supported. Register a backup device to avoid lockout.

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Learn · Wallets & Security · 3 min read

How to separate a spending wallet from long-term storage

Use a hot wallet app for small spending and a separate hardware wallet with its own seed phrase for long-term storage, then keep records of moves.

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Learn · Wallets & Security · 3 min read

What is SIM swapping and why does it matter for crypto?

A SIM swap moves your phone number to a criminal's SIM, and crypto exchanges that use SMS codes can be exposed. Warning signs and protections matter.

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