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Explainers, how-tos and chain guides that help you use Web3 safely, written by our editorial team.
Security and scams · Explainer
Warnings about an NFT project called Axiecat circulate often, and this guide explains what those alarm bells usually mean, how to check a collection yourself, and what to do if you already interacted with it. The sources used here do not confirm specific details of an Axiecat case, so treat any unverified claim about it with caution.
Web3 gaming · Explainer
AXS is the token tied to Axie Infinity's governance and in-game economy, and staking it is often pitched as a way to boost player activity. This guide explains how staking works in general, why the link to activity is debated, and how to check current terms and data yourself.
NFT · Explainer
In April 2023 Azuki's parent company and LINE FRIENDS announced a partnership centered on the BEANZ NFT collection and LINE FRIENDS characters. This guide explains what was announced, how BEANZ relates to Azuki, and how to check what was delivered.
NFT · Explainer
Azuki's 2023 Elementals launch and the price drop that followed show how new NFT drops can pull down the floor of an existing collection. This guide explains the mechanics and gives a checklist for judging launches priced near the floor.
Security and scams · Explainer
In May 2022 Azuki's pseudonymous founder admitted to involvement in three abandoned NFT projects, and the collection's price fell sharply. This guide explains what was disclosed, whether it was a rug pull, and how to vet any NFT team.
NFT · Explainer
Azuki is a 10,000-piece anime-styled NFT collection on Ethereum from Chiru Labs. This guide covers its origins, the Beanz and Elementals spin-offs, what ownership means, and how to approach buying one safely.
DeFi · Explainer
BadgerDAO and Compound are two useful case studies for community-powered DeFi. One shows how token governance and user trust can go wrong, and the other shows how a token-governed lending market works day to day.
Security and scams · Explainer
In December 2021, BadgerDAO users lost roughly $120 million after attackers abused the project's front-end to trick wallets into granting token permissions. This guide explains what happened, why approvals made the losses possible, and how you can avoid the same trap.
Blockchain · Explainer
A chain update can change fees, tooling, validator rules and bridge routes. This guide explains how to read a Bahamut update, verify it from official sources and check what it means before you move funds.
DeFi · Explainer
A headline reported a 490% rise in BakerySwap transaction volume, but a percentage jump alone says little about a decentralised exchange. This guide explains what the number measures, why such spikes happen, and how to check the figure yourself.
DeFi · Explainer
A reported jump in BakerySwap activity around the Crypto Doggies IDO is not confirmed by the sources available for this guide. This explainer covers what an IDO is, why trading volume can mislead, and how to check the numbers yourself before acting.
Security and scams · Explainer
In early November 2025, attackers drained several Balancer V2 pools by exploiting a rounding flaw in stable-style pool math. This explainer covers how the bug worked, why flash loans made it larger, how reported loss figures differ, and what DeFi users can take from the post-mortems.
NFT · Explainer
A sold-out Banksy AAChoo NFT drop on Solana through the VooVoo marketplace raises questions about what was sold, how the sale works, and what buyers can check now. This guide explains the process and the verification steps that apply to any artist-linked NFT drop.
dApp basics · Explainer
In November 2021 Barbados announced plans for a virtual embassy in the metaverse, reported as a first for a sovereign state. This guide explains what was announced, what virtual land can and cannot do legally, and how to check where the project stands today.
Blockchain · Chain guide
Base is Coinbase's Ethereum layer-2 network, built on the OP Stack and known for low fees and native USDC. This guide covers how it works, how to get funds onto it, and what to check before you use it.
Web3 gaming · Review
Battle Racers is a blockchain racing game where players build, race and battle NFT cars on arcade-sized tracks. This guide explains how the game works, how its NFT and SCRAP token mechanics fit together, and what to check before you spend money on it.
Web3 gaming · Best list
Battle Racers has closed, so this guide covers what to do with any assets you still hold and five web3 games worth comparing as replacements. Each pick is judged on chain, token model, access and how much you need to trust the project.
Web3 gaming · Best list
Battle Racers is shutting down, so players are looking for a new game. This guide compares six options, explains what to check before you leave, and shows how to judge any blockchain-linked game before you commit time or money.
NFT · Explainer
A bear market can push back an NFT project's first release even when the team has a plan. This guide explains how that happens with BAYC Music Group, what public records do and do not confirm, and how holders and fans can check a launch date for themselves.
dApp basics · Explainer
Being able to shape who you become is real, but it works within limits set by circumstance, time and other people. This guide explains what you can change, what you cannot, and how to begin.
Web3 gaming · Explainer
Wolf Game turned a simple predator-and-prey split into an NFT staking economy, and bear and fox games borrow that structure. This guide explains the original mechanics, why copies appear, and how to check any follow-on project before you commit funds or time.
Web3 gaming · Explainer
Wolf Game's staking and predator-versus-prey design inspired a wave of copycat NFT games with bears and foxes. This guide explains what those projects borrowed, which parts carry the most risk, and how to check any of them yourself.
NFT · Explainer
Beeple's B20 token turned a basket of digital artworks into a fractional, tradable asset, at the same moment Christie's put a purely digital piece on its auction block. This guide covers what B20 was, how digital art went mainstream, and how to judge similar assets safely.
NFT · Explainer
Beeple's $28.9 million Christie's sale in the 21st Century Evening Sale was for Human One, a physical sculpture tied to an NFT, not a plain digital file. This guide explains what was sold, how it differs from his 2021 Everydays sale, and what buyers and collectors should check before paying for a similar piece.