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ronalthapa

Ron achieved $60,000+ (peak PnL) in airdrop rewards in 2024. He is an expert in testnet airdrop farming. If there is a points system, he knows exactly how to min-max it. Ron is also a data-driven trader, proficient in LTF price action. He hopes one day to be in the top 10 of the Bybit WSOT leaderboard.

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Aptos vs Sui Blockchain: Similarities and Differences

Aptos and Sui both use Move, but differ in consensus, transaction execution, tokenomics and developer design. Compare the trade-offs between these Layer 1s.

Aptos Blockchain Explained: Move, Scalability and APT Token

A beginner-friendly explanation of Aptos, its origins in Meta’s Diem project, the Move language, Layer 1 design and APT token.

Visa Auto-Payment on Ethereum: The Complete guide

Visa payment is proposing to use Ethereum and Smart Contracts as an Auto-payments platform in order to increase efficiency and speed.

What Happens to Seized Crypto? U.S. Forfeiture Laws Explained

Frozen, seized and forfeited crypto have different legal meanings. Learn the U.S. process, how wallets are controlled and what happens to assets afterward.

Macro Indicators for Crypto: Inflation, Rates and Market Trends

Learn how inflation data and interest-rate decisions can shape crypto market trends, and how macro analysis complements charts and market narratives.

Flare Launches Layer-1 Oracle Network with FLR Token Airdrop (Completed)

Flare , a new layer-1 Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) blockchain has gone live with the launch of two core protocols as well as its FLR…

Genesis Bankruptcy Outcome: Creditor and Gemini Earn Recoveries

Genesis completed its Chapter 11 restructuring in August 2024 and began roughly $4 billion of creditor distributions. See recovery rates, Gemini Earn's separate full recovery and what happened to GBTC.

Ethereum Censorship Explained: Validators, Tokens and Stablecoin Freezes

Ethereum censorship can occur at the token, interface, block-building or validator layer. Learn what issuers can freeze and what the base protocol can do.

MetaMask Security Guide: Protect Yourself from “Address Poisoning” Scams

MetaMask warned crypto users of a new scam that is running rampant called “address poisoning” .

Binance vs Coinbase Review: Fees, Features and Best Fit

Binance offers wider trading tools and markets, while Coinbase emphasizes simpler fiat access and US regulation. Compare fees, features and fit.

BNB Smart Chain Guide: BSC, BEP-20, Staking and Safety

A current guide to BNB Smart Chain (BSC), including BEP-20 tokens, validators, native staking, wallet setup and the retirement of BNB Beacon Chain.

Crypto Glossary: 200+ Cryptocurrency Terms Explained

A beginner-friendly crypto glossary explaining more than 200 blockchain, Bitcoin, Ethereum, DeFi, wallet, trading and Web3 terms from A to Z.

SwissBorg vs eToro Review: Ownership and Regulation

SwissBorg focuses on crypto wealth tools, while eToro is a regulated multi-asset social broker. Compare ownership, fees, features and who each platform suits.

MetaMask Integrates PayPal Payment in the U.S. for Easier ETH Purchases

MetaMask developer ConsenSys has announced the integration of a PayPal payment option to its software wallet.

Are Crypto Trading Bots Safe to Use?

While crypto trading bots can be profitable for users, like with any form of automated trading, there are always risks involved.

Ledger Stax: Next-Gen Crypto Wallet Designed by iPhone Co-Creator Tony Fadell

Ledger , one of the top hardware wallet providers, has announced the launch of its new Ledger Stax wallet in partnership with Tony Fadell…

DEX vs CEX in 2026: Did Decentralized Exchanges Take Over?

DEX market share has doubled since early 2024, but centralized exchanges still dominate spot and perpetual trading. Compare custody, liquidity, fees, execution and security risks in 2026.

Proof-of-Reserves Explained: Essential for Crypto Exchanges

In light of the FTX collapse , cryptocurrency exchanges are implementing proof-of-reserves (PoR) as a form of on-chain accounting that…

Is Solana (SOL) Dead After FTX Bankruptcy?

Over the past two years, Solana has risen to be one of the largest blockchains by both market cap and usage, rivalling that of Ethereum .

SBF vs CZ Outcome 2026: FTX Conviction and Binance Pardon

The final SBF-versus-CZ outcome was not a simple Binance victory: FTX collapsed, SBF's 25-year sentence was affirmed, and CZ later received a pardon.

Bullish Chart Patterns Cheat Sheet: Crypto Technical Analysis

Learn how crypto traders identify bullish flags, triangles, wedges and reversal patterns—and why confirmation and risk controls matter before entry.

Why Do Cross-Chain Bridges Keep Getting Hacked?

Out of all blockchain attacks , cross-chain bridges are one of the most targetted ones.

Magic Square Guide: Magic Store, SQR and Web3 App Discovery

A current guide to Magic Square, covering the live Magic Store, community app validation, Magic Launchpad, SQR on BNB Smart Chain, memberships and risks.

Blockchain Attacks Explained: 51%, Sybil and DoS Risks

How majority, Sybil and denial-of-service attacks affect blockchains, why proof-of-work and proof-of-stake thresholds differ, and what users and developers can do.