## Recent Posts

**[Crypto self-custody: How it works and top wallet platforms](https://www.cointracker.io/blog/towards-sovereignty-crypto-self-custody)** (10 min read)  
**[What’s a crypto airdrop and how does it work?](https://www.cointracker.io/blog/what-is-a-crypto-airdrop-2)** (6 min read)  
**[What’s DeFi? How it works and why it matters](https://www.cointracker.io/blog/what-is-defi)** (8 min read)  
**[DeFi yield farming crypto tax guide: What and how to report](https://www.cointracker.io/blog/defi-yield-farming-crypto-tax-guide)** (6 min read)  
**[Guide to crypto staking taxes: What you owe and how to file](https://www.cointracker.io/blog/crypto-staking-taxes-2)** (5 min read)  
**[How crypto lending works, plus common types and platforms](https://www.cointracker.io/blog/crypto-lending)** (6 min read)  
**[What is an NFT? A complete guide to how they work](https://www.cointracker.io/blog/what-is-an-nft)** (7 min read)  
**[Bringing everything on the blockchain: What’s asset tokenization?](https://www.cointracker.io/blog/asset-tokenization)** (8 min read)  
**[What’s Layer 2? How does it work?](https://www.cointracker.io/blog/what-is-layer-2)** (7 min read)  
**[BTC NFTs: A beginner's guide to Bitcoin Ordinals](https://www.cointracker.io/blog/bitcoin-ordinals)** (6 min read)  
**[What’s an IDO? A guide to initial DEX offerings](https://www.cointracker.io/blog/whats-an-ido)** (8 min read)  
**[May 2025 product updates](https://www.cointracker.io/blog/may-2025-product-updates)** (2 min read)  
**[February 2025 product updates](https://www.cointracker.io/blog/february-2025-product-updates)** (2 min read)  
**[From pixels to property: What is an RWA in crypto?](https://www.cointracker.io/blog/rwa-in-crypto)** (9 min read)  
**[The ‘coolest’ way to store crypto: Explaining cold storage wallets](https://www.cointracker.io/blog/cold-storage-wallets)** (7 min read)  
**[Hot or not? Crypto hot wallets vs. cold wallets](https://www.cointracker.io/blog/hot-wallets-vs-cold-wallets)** (7 min read)  
**[Swapping without centralization: What is a crypto DEX?](https://www.cointracker.io/blog/what-is-a-crypto-dex)** (7 min read)  
**[Decentralized apps unwrapped: What is a dApp in crypto?](https://www.cointracker.io/blog/what-is-a-dapp)** (7 min read)  
**[January 2025 product updates](https://www.cointracker.io/blog/january-2025-product-updates-2)** (2 min read)  
**[Virtual asset vaults: Understanding crypto custody](https://www.cointracker.io/blog/crypto-custody)** (8 min read)  
**[Onchain collecting: What is an NFT trading card?](https://www.cointracker.io/blog/what-is-an-nft-trading-card)** (7 min read)  
**[Blockchain breakups: What is a Bitcoin hard fork?](https://www.cointracker.io/blog/what-is-bitcoin-hard-fork)** (6 min read)  
**[Crypto’s green revolution? Understanding proof-of-stake consensus](https://www.cointracker.io/blog/proof-of-stake)** (5 min read)  
**[Blockchain-based smart contracts: What they are and how they work](https://www.cointracker.io/blog/smart-contracts-blockchain)** (7 min read)  
**[What is staking in crypto? Understanding the pros and cons](https://www.cointracker.io/blog/staking-questions-idex)** (6 min read)  
**[The safest ways to store Bitcoin and other altcoins](https://www.cointracker.io/blog/safest-ways-to-store-bitcoin)** (8 min read)  
**[Compulsory Universal to Per-Wallet tracking method switch for your crypto - Rev. Proc. 2024-28](https://www.cointracker.io/blog/rev-proc-2024-28)** (7 min read)  
**[How ETH gas fees work: Unpacking the cost of moving crypto](https://www.cointracker.io/blog/eth-gas-fees)** (8 min read)  
**[What is a liquidity pool? How to contribute and benefit from DeFi investments](https://www.cointracker.io/blog/what-is-a-liquidity-pool)** (6 min read)  
**[What is a crypto wallet? Securing your digital assets](https://www.cointracker.io/blog/what-is-a-crypto-wallet)** (6 min read)  
**[Top 10 altcoins for 2025: Best picks to diversify your crypto portfolio](https://www.cointracker.io/blog/best-altcoins)** (7 min read)  
**[The different types of crypto wallets: Explanations and recommendations](https://www.cointracker.io/blog/crypto-wallets)**