Articles on Blockchains - MEWtopia: A blog by MyEtherWallet

What is EVM? Ethereum Virtual Machine Explained

What is EVM? What does EVM do? How does EVM work? The Ethereum Virtual Machine Explained.

By Kealii Naluai

Blockchain 3 min read

Staking: The Easiest Way to Earn Crypto Rewards

Staking is a simple, straightforward, and lower risk way to earn rewards on your crypto assets. Lets take a look at how to earn staking rewards.

By Katya Michaels

Ethereum 4 min read

How to look up the status of your validator withdrawals

Waiting for staking rewards or your unstaked ETH? Here's how to check the status of your validator and withdrawals.

By Katya Michaels

Blockchain 3 min read

ELI5: Blockchain

What is a blockchain? ELI5: Blockchains explained by MEWtopia.

By Kealii Naluai

Blockchain 4 min read

Withdrawing ETH after the Shapella upgrade

Use MEW Ethereum (ETH) wallet to withdraw your staked ETH after the Shapella upgrade.

By Katya Michaels

Ethereum 7 min read

What is Layer 0 and Why We Need It: The ELI 5

Crypto has grown far beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. Learn how Layer 0, Layer 1, and Layer 2 networks are building for the future of blockchain.

By Kealii Naluai

Blockchain 3 min read

Now That The Merge Is Over, What’s Next For Ethereum?

Ethereum's transition from Proof-of-Work to Proof-of-Stake is done, but important stages of development are still ahead on the Ethereum road map.

By Kealii Naluai

Blockchain 4 min read

The Ethereum Merge FAQ

What is the merge? Do you need to do anything? What happens to your ETH? What's staking? All you need to know about Ethereum's transition.

By MEW

Blockchain 5 min read

What's Web3 And How It's Different From Today's Internet

You've probably heard of Web3, but what is it really? Why is it trending? Is it the same as crypto? How is it different from the web we use now?

By Kealii Naluai

Blockchain 4 min read

Leveling Up Ethereum: Layers and Chains

Ethereum scalability solutions like layer 2s, side chains, and multi-chains are providing faster speeds and lower fees right now - here's how to use them.

By Katya Michaels

Blockchain 4 min read

Rewards and Risks of Staking Crypto

Staking is one of the best and easiest ways of earning rewards in crypto, but it does come with risks. Find out what you need to know.

By MEW

Blockchain 6 min read

Ethereum London Fork and EIP 1559 Support in MEW

The London fork and EIP 1559, find out how these will improve Ethereum transactions and help us provide a better experience for users.

By Katya Michaels

Blockchain 5 min read