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Crypto AMMs explained
A comprehensive explanation of Automated Market Makers and how they power DeFi trading.
What is MEV? Maximal Extractable Value explained
Deep dive into MEV, how it works, and how traders can protect themselves.
Monad: parallel EVM execution
Deep dive into Monad's parallel EVM execution and how it achieves 10,000 TPS.
CoinJoin: privacy for Bitcoin transactions
Understanding CoinJoin and how it enhances Bitcoin privacy through transaction mixing. Trezor is the first hardware wallet with coinjoin, completing its suite of free privacy tools.
Where did Bitcoin come from? An introduction to the Bitcoin Whitepaper
Introduction to the Bitcoin whitepaper and Satoshi Nakamoto's vision.
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Smart price charts by TradingView
Introduction to Matcha's integration with TradingView for advanced price charting.
Protect from malicious tokens with onpage security audits
How Matcha's on-page security audits protect users from malicious tokens.
Bridge from Ethereum to Base
Complete guide to bridging assets from Ethereum to Base using Matcha.
Low liquidity? Check the score before you trade
Understanding Matcha's liquidity scoring system and how it helps traders avoid low-liquidity tokens.
Mode Network: the chain for AI Agents
Exploring Mode Network and its focus on AI agent infrastructure.
List your token on an exchange
Guide to listing your token on exchanges and DEX aggregators like Matcha.
AI agents and AI crypto tokens
Understanding AI agents in crypto and the tokens that power them.
Trade on Scroll Layer-2 zkEVM
Complete guide to trading on Scroll Layer-2 zkEVM using Matcha.
Trade tokens with a buy or sell tax
Understanding tokens with buy/sell taxes and how to trade them on Matcha.
The best DEX for crypto trading
Why Matcha is the best DEX aggregator for crypto trading.
Connect to Matcha on Coinbase smart wallet
Step-by-step guide to connecting Coinbase smart wallet to Matcha.
How to trade on Matcha DEX aggregator
Complete beginner's guide to trading on Matcha DEX aggregator.
Share your trade by copying the URL
How to share your trades on Matcha by copying and sharing trade URLs.
Trade crypto for free with Matcha
Understanding Matcha's fee structure and how to trade crypto for free.
Crypto exchanges with the lowest fees
Comparison of crypto exchanges and DEX aggregators with the lowest fees.
Meme coins and where to buy them
Guide to meme coins and how to buy them safely on Matcha.
Swap without gas on Optimism
How to swap tokens without paying gas fees on Optimism using Matcha.
Get started on Farcaster
Complete guide to getting started with Farcaster and trading on Matcha.
Camelot v3 liquidity on Matcha
Accessing Camelot v3 liquidity pools through Matcha DEX aggregator.
Cross chain rewards on Arbitrum
Understanding cross-chain rewards on Arbitrum and how to earn them.
All you need to know about ERC404 tokens
Complete guide to ERC404 tokens and how to trade them on Matcha.
Gasless swaps and approvals on Arbitrum!
How to perform gasless swaps and approvals on Arbitrum using Matcha.
Bitcoin halving and crypto prices
Analysis of Bitcoin halving events and their historical impact on crypto markets.
Ethereum Dencun upgrade and gas fees
How the Dencun upgrade changes Ethereum's gas fee structure and what it means for users.
Order routing in Matcha on 0x v2
How Matcha uses 0x v2 for intelligent order routing across multiple DEXs to find the best prices.
Matcha powered by 0x v2: for serious onchain trading
Comprehensive guide to Matcha's upgrade to 0x v2 and what it means for traders.
Plasma: the stablecoin network
Deep dive into Plasma network architecture and its role in the stablecoin ecosystem.
Phishing alert January 2024
Important security alert about phishing attacks targeting crypto users.
Choosing the right hardware wallet for DeFi
Guide to choosing the best hardware wallet for DeFi trading.
Permit2 for serious security
Understanding Permit2 and how it improves security for DeFi transactions.
5 million crypto tokens to buy in 2024!
Overview of the crypto token landscape and opportunities in 2024.
Introduction to hardware wallets
Complete introduction to hardware wallets and why they're essential for crypto security.
Maverick v1 liquidity on Matcha
Accessing Maverick v1 liquidity pools through Matcha DEX aggregator.
What is a sandwich attack?
Understanding sandwich attacks in DeFi and how to avoid them.
Best crypto wallets for DeFi
Guide to the best crypto wallets for DeFi trading and interactions.
Liquidity in DeFi
How liquidity works in decentralized finance and why it matters for traders.
All You Wanted to Know About Trezor Suite: AMA Highlights
Highlights from an AMA session covering Trezor Suite features and updates.
How to withdraw crypto from a centralized exchange (CEX)
Step-by-step guide to withdrawing crypto from centralized exchanges.
Cross chain swaps on Matcha!
Complete guide to performing cross-chain swaps on Matcha DEX aggregator.
How crypto bridges enable cross chain trading
Technical explanation of crypto bridges and their role in cross-chain DeFi.
What is a cross chain swap?
Complete guide to cross-chain swaps and how they work technically.
Matcha Auto: swap without gas or MEV
Understanding Matcha Auto and how it enables gasless, MEV-protected swaps.
WETH and ETH: wrapped Ether
Understanding WETH, why it exists, and when to use it in DeFi.
Bitcoin addresses and how to use them
Complete guide to Bitcoin addresses, their types, and how to use them safely.
Connect to Matcha with Rainbow Wallet
Guide to connecting Rainbow Wallet to Matcha for trading.
Bitcoin and Censorship Resistance: What does it mean for you?
Understanding Bitcoin's censorship resistance and its importance for financial freedom.
Lower trade failure rates
How Matcha reduces trade failure rates and improves transaction success.
What is Layer 3?
Exploring Layer 3 solutions and their potential impact on blockchain scalability.
Uniswap alternatives: the best value DEX with free swaps
Why Matcha is the best alternative to Uniswap with free swaps and better prices.
Governance tokens and onchain voting
How governance tokens work and the mechanics of onchain voting systems.
Bitcoin and your right to protest
How Bitcoin enables financial freedom and supports the right to protest.
PancakeSwap v3 liquidity on Matcha
Accessing PancakeSwap v3 liquidity pools through Matcha DEX aggregator.
Liquid staking and restaking
Understanding liquid staking protocols and the emerging restaking ecosystem.
Trade tokens on Base with Matcha
Complete guide to trading tokens on Base network using Matcha.
Limit orders now on Base and 6 more chains!
Announcement of limit orders now available on Base and additional chains.
Native and bridged USDC: differences and uses
Technical breakdown of native vs bridged USDC and when to use each.
Bitcoin forks. Bitcoin forks are sometimes needed to…
Understanding Bitcoin forks, why they happen, and how they affect the network.
Leveraged tokens disabled for US users
Important update about leveraged tokens being disabled for US users.
Why use a DEX aggregator?
Comprehensive guide to DEX aggregators and why they provide better prices than individual DEXs.
Bitcoin is all about you: Customize your Trezor
Guide to customizing your Trezor device and making Bitcoin truly yours.
Bitcoin thrives on open source. There are two approaches to building…
Exploring how Bitcoin's open source nature drives innovation and security.
Bitcoin without middlemen. Major exchanges are not on Bitcoin's…
Why Bitcoin works best without intermediaries and how to use it directly.
Banks on the brink of bailouts. How bitcoin provides a sound…
Analysis of how Bitcoin provides a sound alternative to traditional banking systems during financial crises.
Blockchain Gaming: A Sandbox for Digital Ownership
How blockchain gaming enables true digital ownership and what it means for gamers.
Ending support for Trezor Password Manager
Announcement about ending support for Trezor Password Manager and migration options.
Broken hardware wallet: Don't panic!
What to do if your Trezor hardware wallet breaks and how to recover your funds.
Trezor Fortifies Unchained Capital's Multisignature Vaults
How Trezor integrates with Unchained Capital's multisignature vault solutions.
Buying Crypto Safely and Easily from Exchanges: an interview with Roman Valihrach, CEO of Confirmo Ltd.
Interview with Confirmo CEO about safely buying cryptocurrency from exchanges.
Coin control in Trezor Suite. Pick privacy and control your UTXOs…
How to use coin control in Trezor Suite for better privacy and UTXO management.
Trezor Integrates BTC Direct, an Easier way to Buy Bitcoin in Europe
Announcement of Trezor's integration with BTC Direct for easier Bitcoin purchases in Europe.
Trezor Suite and Firmware Updates: RBF and Spending now live!
Announcement of RBF and Spending features now available in Trezor Suite.
Connecting your wallet to your own node
Step-by-step guide to connecting your Trezor to your own Bitcoin node for maximum privacy.
New Trezor website launches! Plus Trezor Suite October updates
Announcement of the new Trezor website and October updates to Trezor Suite.
Trezor Suite: Privacy made easy. Trezor Suite is a privacy-focused…
How Trezor Suite makes privacy easy for Bitcoin users.
Ethereum merges to proof of stake
Analysis of Ethereum's merge to proof of stake and what it means for users.
Crypto crimes: Direct Message Scams
Understanding direct message scams in crypto and how to protect yourself.
Trezor Suite: Security made simple
How Trezor Suite simplifies security for cryptocurrency users.
Crypto crimes: fake apps and software scams
How to identify and avoid fake crypto apps and software scams.
Do you need to pay tax on crypto?
Guide to cryptocurrency taxation and what you need to know about crypto taxes.
Put your coins away for Pizza Day
Celebrating Bitcoin Pizza Day and the importance of HODLing.
Save Bitcoin with DCA in Trezor Suite
How to use Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA) in Trezor Suite to accumulate Bitcoin.
Seven famous tweets every bitcoiner should know about
Collection of seven famous Bitcoin-related tweets that shaped the community.
How the global chip shortage affects crypto hardware
Analysis of how the global chip shortage impacts crypto hardware wallet production.
How to store NFTs on a hardware wallet
Complete guide to storing NFTs securely on your Trezor hardware wallet.
The rising cost of everything. Production costs are skyrocketing with…
Analysis of rising production costs and their impact on hardware wallet pricing.
A decision on AOPP. Trezor will remove AOPP from Sign &…
Trezor's decision to remove AOPP from Sign & and what it means for users.
How to Build your own Altcoin. There is a strong division of opinion…
Guide to building your own altcoin and the considerations involved.
Current events in 2021 prove Americans should be their own banks
How 2021 events demonstrate the importance of self-custody and being your own bank.
How to Hodl: a Guide to Saving in Bitcoin
Complete guide to HODLing Bitcoin and long-term saving strategies.
How to Memorize a Seed Phrase: Building Narratives from Nonsense
Creative techniques for memorizing your recovery seed phrase securely.
SegWit and its legacy: Taproot, UASFs and Lightning
Understanding SegWit and its impact on Bitcoin upgrades like Taproot and Lightning.
How Taproot will benefit hardware wallets
How Bitcoin's Taproot upgrade improves hardware wallet functionality and privacy.
Understanding Bitcoin Transactions
Complete guide to understanding how Bitcoin transactions work.
How to secure digital assets: Financial independence in the Bitcoin age
Comprehensive guide to securing digital assets and achieving financial independence with Bitcoin.
Using the Lightning Network with your hardware wallet
Guide to using the Lightning Network with your Trezor hardware wallet.
How to start investing in Bitcoin
Beginner's guide to starting your Bitcoin investment journey safely.
Only small countries use Bitcoin: Congratulations, El Salvador!
Analysis of El Salvador's Bitcoin adoption and what it means for the future.
Phishing attacks are targeting Trezor users
Warning about phishing attacks targeting Trezor users and how to stay safe.
What does Trezor have to do with Bitcoin?
Explaining Trezor's relationship with Bitcoin and why hardware wallets matter.
How to verify your Bitcoin is secure
Step-by-step guide to verifying your Bitcoin holdings are secure.
What happens to lost bitcoin?. Every year, millions of dollars worth…
Analysis of what happens to lost Bitcoin and the impact on the ecosystem.
Prove ownership of your keys and keep them safe
How to prove ownership of your Bitcoin keys while keeping them secure.
Is Selling Bitcoin for Fiat a bad idea?
Analysis of when and why selling Bitcoin for fiat might or might not be a good idea.
SatoshiLabs' Cryptocurrency Survey Shows Potential for Massive Adoption
Results from SatoshiLabs' cryptocurrency survey showing adoption potential.
Self-custody and how to keep bitcoin safe.
Complete guide to self-custody and keeping your Bitcoin safe.
Keeping up with Secure Authentication Methods
Overview of secure authentication methods and how they protect your crypto.
Smart contracts: real-world uses and limitations
Understanding smart contracts, their real-world applications, and limitations.
Which hardware wallet is best for you?
Guide to choosing the right hardware wallet for your needs.
Metal backups for your Bitcoin. Use a metal recovery seed to protect…
Why and how to use metal backups for your Bitcoin recovery seed.
Take custody of your bitcoin. You only own bitcoin if you have…
Why taking custody of your Bitcoin is essential for true ownership.
Multisig and split backups: two ways to keep your bitcoin more secure
How multisig and split backups can enhance your Bitcoin security.
The First Bitcoin Transaction. How decentralized money brings new hope…
The story of the first Bitcoin transaction and what it means for decentralized money.
The Only Way to Protect Your Data is to Never Provide it
Privacy philosophy: why not providing data is the best way to protect it.
Will Bitcoin bring financial equality for women and other under-represented groups?
Analysis of how Bitcoin can promote financial equality for underrepresented groups.
Accept Cryptocurrency Donations in Your Organization with Trezor
Guide to accepting crypto donations using Trezor hardware wallets for organizations.
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