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

How and Why to Use a Blockchain Explorer

A blockchain explorer shows you what's happening onchain. From balances to transactions to NFTs, an explorer helps you navigate Ethereum.

By Marcus Escobedo

Getting Started 6 min read

You may have heard of "decentralization" before. But what exactly does it mean and why do crypto people care about it so much?

By Marcus Escobedo

Decentralization 5 min read

You may have heard of Proof-of-Work (PoW) and Proof-of-Stake (PoS). Bitcoin uses one while Ethereum uses the other. But what are the differences?

By Marcus Escobedo

Getting Started 7 min read

Everything you need to know in order to get started on Layer 3 (L3) chains. Read L3s for Beginners to learn about or refresh your memory on L3s!

By Kealii Naluai

Ethereum 5 min read

In order to scale Ethereum, developers created "layers" of networks and applications known as Layer 2's. Learn all about L2 blockchains.

By Kealii Naluai

Layer 2 7 min read

When choosing a crypto wallet, you should always make sure it's open source. Find out why it matters for the security of your assets.

By Katya Michaels

Decentralization 3 min read

Heard about farming airdrops, but not sure what that is or how to get started? Check out our beginner-friendly airdrop farming guide.

By Kealii Naluai

Getting Started 5 min read

You know about NFTs, but what about Bitcoin Ordinals inscriptions? Are they just NFTs, but on Bitcoin? Or is there more to these tokens?

By Kealii Naluai

Bitcoin 5 min read

Have a Coinbase account? Onboard into an open source and self custodial wallet like MEW! Follow our guide to onboard into MEW using Coinbase Pay.

By Kealii Naluai

Getting Started 2 min read

What is a crypto airdrop? How do you farm a crypto airdrop? Everything about crypto airdrops explained!

By Kealii Naluai

Getting Started 5 min read

How to avoid common crypto scams. The most common scams in crypto and how to avoid them. Part three in a three part series on crypto scams.

By Kealii Naluai

Getting Started 7 min read

How to avoid common crypto scams. The most common scams in crypto and how to avoid them. Part two in a three part series on crypto scams.

By Kealii Naluai

Security 6 min read