58 guides by Heidi.
Research FeedHow to Read a Crypto Whitepaper
Learn to read a crypto whitepaper properly. What each section should tell you, what to ask, what bad ones look like, and a full evaluation checklist.
13 min read/Heidi ChakosStablecoins
StablecoinsHow Yield-Bearing Stablecoins Work and Are They Safe?
Yield-bearing stablecoins pass returns to holders through Treasuries, DeFi lending, or derivatives. Here’s how they work and the risks to watch.
11 min read/Heidi ChakosCrypto YouTube Videos
Crypto YouTube VideosThe Best Crypto Podcasts Worth Listening To in 2026
Discover the best crypto podcasts worth your time. Bitcoin, DeFi, macro, regulation - find the right show and cut out the noise.
11 min read/Heidi ChakosCrypto Security
Crypto SecurityA No-Nonsense Guide to Spotting Crypto Scams
Crypto scams steal billions. Learn to spot phishing, rug pulls, pig butchering, and AI deepfakes and the on-chain tools that flag fraud before it costs you.
16 min read/Heidi ChakosStablecoins
StablecoinsUSDT vs USDC Compared: Reserves, Risks, and Which Is Safer
Which is safer, USDT or USDC? We break down reserves, depeg history, the GENIUS Act, MiCA compliance, and what it means for your money today.
11 min read/Heidi ChakosDeFi
DeFiTradFi vs DeFi and The Birth of 'Invisible' Finance
TradFi and DeFi are moving closer together. Learn how custody, smart contracts, and invisible finance are changing money.
14 min read/Heidi ChakosResearch Feed
Research FeedWhat Are Crypto Prediction Markets? How Polymarket and Onchain Betting Work
How do onchain prediction markets work? Smart contracts, oracles, USDC settlement, and platform comparisons. A plain-language guide to crypto event trading.
17 min read/Heidi ChakosBlockchain
BlockchainMiCA: Europe's Crypto Regulation Framework Explained
MiCA is now in full force across the EU. Learn what changes by the July 1, 2026 deadline, which stablecoins survived, and what it means for you.
16 min read/Heidi ChakosBlockchain
BlockchainOn-Chain Analysis: Reading Blockchain Data to Understand Markets
On-chain analysis explained: what the metrics mean, how to read them, and which tools to use to understand crypto markets from the blockchain up.
13 min read/Heidi Chakos