Articles on Security - MEWtopia: A blog by MyEtherWallet

Why Decentralization Matters

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

Why Open Source Matters

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

Why Self Custody Matters

Self custody of crypto makes a big difference in security and privacy, not just to the individual holders, but to the crypto space as a whole.

By Katya Michaels

Wallets 4 min read

Avoid These Common Crypto Scams: Malicious Code

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

Avoid These Common Crypto Scams: Fake Experts

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

Avoid These Common Crypto Scams: Easy Money

Avoid these most common crypto scams! Some of the most common scams in crypto and how to avoid them.

By Kealii Naluai

Security 5 min read

Which Crypto Wallets Are Secure

How do you choose a secure crypto wallet? Learn about the things to look for in a wallet and how to keep your crypto safe.

By Katya Michaels

Security 4 min read

Scared by FTX? Move your crypto off an exchange

No centralized crypto exchange is too big to fail. Secure your crypto by moving it to a non-custodial wallet only you control.

By Katya Michaels

Security 6 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 9 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

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

Does MyEtherWallet Ever Generate Wallets Server-Side? MEW FAQ

When you create a wallet, does MEW have access to your keys? Are MEW wallets generated on servers? Is the wallet truly client-side? Find out in MEW FAQ.

By MEW

Security 2 min read