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New Token Launches in a Bull Market: How to Vet Them
New token launches multiply in bull markets. Use this checklist to vet contracts, liquidity, supply, unlocks and teams before you buy, and spot the scams.
Oct 7, 2026 · 4 min read
How to Add a Custom Token to Your Wallet Safely
Learn how to add a custom token to your wallet safely: find the right contract address, pick the correct network, confirm details and avoid fake tokens.
Oct 7, 2026 · 4 min read
Vesting Schedules and Token Unlocks: Why They Matter
A token unlock releases previously locked tokens to insiders or investors. Learn how vesting schedules work, how to read them and which red flags to watch for.
Oct 7, 2026 · 5 min read
What Is Hyperliquid (HYPE)? How It Works, Use Cases and Risks
What is Hyperliquid? A plain-English guide to the perpetuals exchange and layer-1 chain, how the HYPE token is used, its supply design and its main risks.
Oct 6, 2026 · 4 min read
OKX and ICE Subsidiary Propose Tokenized US Stock Trading Venue Under SEC Exemption
Cryptocurrency exchange OKX and a subsidiary of Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, have notified the SEC of their intent to launch a tokenized securities trading venue. This initiative, operating
Oct 6, 2026
Ondo Finance Introduces Tokenized Exposure to Private Companies, Beginning with AI Sector
Ondo Finance has launched a private-markets platform, offering tokenized notes that provide exposure to private companies. The initial offering is linked to a pre-IPO artificial intelligence firm.
Oct 6, 2026
How to Use a Decentralized Exchange (DEX) for the First Time
How to use a DEX safely for the first time: set up a wallet, find the real site, verify the token, set slippage, approve wisely and avoid common mistakes.
Oct 6, 2026 · 5 min read
OKX and NYSE Parent ICE Venture Plans Tokenized U.S. Stock Trading Platform
A joint venture between cryptocurrency exchange OKX and Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, is seeking to launch a platform for tokenized U.S. stock trading. The initiative plans to offer shares i
Oct 5, 2026
DePIN: Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Explained
DePIN uses token rewards to build real-world networks like storage, wireless and computing. Learn how DePIN works, key examples, and the risks to check.
Oct 5, 2026 · 5 min read
Arbitrum vs Optimism: How the Two Ethereum Rollups Compare
Arbitrum vs Optimism compared: how both optimistic rollups work, their fraud proofs, tokens, governance and ecosystems, and the risks to weigh before bridging.
Oct 5, 2026 · 5 min read
Coins vs Tokens: What's the Difference?
Coin vs token explained: how native coins and tokens differ, how each is created, why it matters for fees and safety, and how to avoid fake token copies.
Oct 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Fake Token Migration and Swap Scams
How token migration scams work, the warning signs of fake V2 swaps and upgrade portals, how to verify a real migration and what to do if you were caught out.
Oct 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Ondo vs PAX Gold: Key Differences Explained
Ondo vs PAX Gold compared: a governance token for a tokenization platform vs a gold-backed token. How ONDO and PAXG work, what backs them and the key risks.
Oct 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Injective vs Hyperliquid: Key Differences Explained
Injective vs Hyperliquid: compare two finance-focused layer 1s on design, on-chain order books, INJ and HYPE token roles, supply models and main risks.
Oct 4, 2026 · 4 min read
Starknet vs Arbitrum: Key Differences Explained
Starknet vs Arbitrum compared: ZK rollup vs optimistic rollup, Cairo vs EVM, what STRK and ARB do, withdrawal times, supply design and the shared risks.
Oct 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Aave vs Morpho: Key Differences Explained
Aave vs Morpho compared: pooled versus isolated lending markets, who manages risk, what the AAVE and MORPHO tokens do, supply design and the main risks.
Oct 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Uniswap vs Curve: Key Differences Explained
Uniswap vs Curve compared: how each DEX prices trades, what UNI and CRV do, vote-escrow vs simple governance, and the risks for traders and LPs.
Oct 4, 2026 · 4 min read
Pepe vs Dogecoin: Key Differences Explained
Pepe vs Dogecoin compared: own blockchain vs ERC-20 token, supply design, mining, history and the risks both memecoins share, explained side by side.
Oct 4, 2026 · 4 min read