Katya Michaels

Head of Content and Community at MEW. Writer, editor and educator focusing on disruptive technology and the way it changes society.

Los Angeles

32 Articles

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 9 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 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

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