Crypto Basics
Memo, Tag or Destination Tag: The Crypto Field You Must Not Skip
What a crypto memo, tag or destination tag is, which coins use one, what happens if you leave it out, and the simple rule for getting it right every time.
· 5 min read
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Plain-English explainers on crypto, wallets, blockchains and stablecoins for Nigerians getting started.
Crypto Basics
How to Track a Crypto Transaction With a Blockchain Explorer
Find your TXID, pick the right explorer for Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB Smart Chain, TRON or Solana, and read the status, amount and addresses in a minute.
· 5 min read
Crypto Basics
USDT vs USDC: Which Stablecoin Should You Use?
USDT vs USDC for Nigerians: who issues each, how reserves are reported, which networks they run on, and how to choose based on fees and what you'll receive.
· 5 min read
Crypto Basics
Sent Less Than the Minimum Deposit? What Happens Next
Why crypto apps and exchanges set minimum deposits, what usually happens if you send less, and what to do now: gather your TXID and ask support first.
· 5 min read
Crypto Basics
Custodial vs Non-Custodial Wallets: Who Really Holds Your Crypto?
The difference between custodial and non-custodial crypto wallets, the real trade-offs of each, when each one makes sense, and how to use both safely.
· 5 min read
Crypto Basics
Why You Need TRX or BNB to Send USDT From Your Own Wallet
Sending USDT from Trust Wallet or MetaMask fails without TRX, BNB or ETH for fees. Here's why, how TRON energy works, and how to top up a small amount.
· 6 min read
Crypto Basics
Litecoin, Dogecoin and Bitcoin Cash: What Sets Them Apart
Where Litecoin, Dogecoin and Bitcoin Cash came from, how they differ, what people use each one for, and how to sell LTC, DOGE or BCH for naira safely.
· 6 min read
Crypto Basics
How to Buy USDT With Naira in Nigeria Safely
The main ways to buy USDT with naira in Nigeria, what to compare before you pay, how to avoid P2P scams, and which network to choose when you withdraw.
· 6 min read
Crypto Basics
Can Tether Freeze Your USDT?
Yes, Tether can freeze USDT held at an address, usually after hacks, scams or law enforcement requests. Who it affects, how to tell, and how to avoid receiving 'dirty' USDT.
· 3 min read
Crypto Basics
Crypto Glossary: 60 Terms Explained in Plain English
60 crypto terms explained in plain English, from address and airdrop to TXID and wallet, with Nigerian examples and links to fuller guides where you need them.
· 10 min read
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