Articles on Security - MEWtopia: A blog by MyEtherWallet

Is It Time to Leave Your Crypto Exchange for a Self Custody Wallet?

Exchanges keep shutting down. Move your crypto to MEW, the self-custodial wallet where you hold the keys and never lose access.

Import BTC 6 min read

Why Decentralization Matters

You may have heard of "decentralization" before. But what exactly does it mean and why do crypto people care about it so much?

Decentralization 5 min read

Why Open Source Matters

When choosing a crypto wallet, you should always make sure it's open source. Find out why it matters for the security of your assets.

Decentralization 3 min read

Why Self Custody Matters

Self custody of crypto makes a big difference in security and privacy, not just to the individual holders, but to the crypto space as a whole.

Wallets 5 min read

Avoid These Common Crypto Scams: Malicious Code

How to avoid common crypto scams. The most common scams in crypto and how to avoid them. Part three in a three part series on crypto scams.

Getting Started 7 min read

Avoid These Common Crypto Scams: Fake Experts

How to avoid common crypto scams. The most common scams in crypto and how to avoid them. Part two in a three part series on crypto scams.

Security 6 min read

Avoid These Common Crypto Scams: Easy Money

Avoid these most common crypto scams! Some of the most common scams in crypto and how to avoid them.

Security 5 min read

Which Crypto Wallets Are Secure

How do you choose a secure crypto wallet? Learn about the things to look for in a wallet and how to keep your crypto safe.

Security 4 min read

Scared by FTX? Move your crypto off an exchange

No centralized crypto exchange is too big to fail. Secure your crypto by moving it to a non-custodial wallet only you control.

Security 6 min read

How to Recover Your Old Ethereum Wallet with MEW

If you have an old wallet that you haven’t used in years, MEW is a great place to restore access, get a more secure wallet, and catch up on Ethereum news.

Getting Started 9 min read

Probability of Generating an Active Ethereum Wallet (Do you feel lucky? You shouldn’t.)

As Ethereum gains more active users and wallets are generated daily, do you wonder if you can happen on an active wallet? The chances are extremely slim.

Blockchain 2 min read

Are Mobile Crypto Wallets Safe? MEW FAQ

Are desktop wallets safer than mobile? What if someone keylogs your phone? Can they decrypt your private key? Find answers in MEW FAQ.

Security 5 min read