Ethereum Calldata Explained: How to Decode Transaction Input Data
Learn how Ethereum calldata encodes function selectors and arguments, how explorers decode it, and what to verify before signing a contract transaction.
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GOMTU
Crypto Research
GOMTU writes practical, hype-free crypto explainers and market research — covering Bitcoin, Ethereum, DeFi, stablecoins, and the wider web3 ecosystem for builders and curious readers.
Articles by GOMTU (59)
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Ethereum Blob Fees Explained: Why Layer 2 Costs Still Change
Learn how Ethereum blob fees work, why EIP-4844 gave rollups a separate data lane, and what can still make Layer 2 transaction costs rise.
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ERC-1271 Smart Contract Signatures: How Wallets Verify Authority
ERC-1271 lets smart contract wallets validate signatures with programmable rules. Learn how isValidSignature works, where compatibility breaks, and key risks.
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ERC-2612 Permit vs Permit2: How Signature-Based Token Approvals Work
ERC-2612 Permit and Uniswap Permit2 can simplify ERC-20 approvals, but signatures still carry risk. Compare their flows, scope, and safety checks.
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Multi-Token Crypto ETF Explained: How an Active Crypto ETP Works
Multi-token crypto ETFs bundle several digital assets in one exchange-traded product. Learn how active allocation, custody, fees, and risks work.
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Clear Signing vs Blind Signing: How to Read Crypto Wallet Prompts
Clear signing makes wallet prompts readable. Learn how blind signing differs, what EIP-712 and draft ERC-7730 do, and what to verify.
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Cross-Chain Intents Explained: How ERC-7683 Solvers Work
Cross-chain intents let you request an outcome instead of choosing every bridge step. Learn how solvers, resolvers, settlement, and ERC-7683 work.
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Ethereum Validator Consolidation: How MaxEB and EIP-7251 Work
Learn how Ethereum validator consolidation, Type 2 withdrawal credentials, and the 2,048 ETH maxEB limit work—and what operators should check first.
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Ethereum Validator Slashing Explained: Penalties, Causes, and Prevention
Understand Ethereum validator slashing, how it differs from ordinary downtime penalties, what triggers it, and how solo stakers can reduce operational risk.
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Ethereum Rollup Transaction Status: Unsafe, Safe, and Finalized
Learn what unsafe, safe, and finalized mean for Ethereum rollup transactions, why withdrawals take longer, and which status your app should trust.
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Pending Ethereum Transactions: Diagnose, Speed Up, or Cancel Safely
Learn why an Ethereum transaction stays pending, how nonce order and fees affect it, and when speeding up, canceling, or waiting is the safest response.
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ERC-4626 Tokenized Vaults Explained: Shares, Yield, and Hidden Risks
Learn how ERC-4626 tokenized vaults turn one underlying asset into standardized shares, how deposits and redemptions work, and which risks to check first. NFA.
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Passkey Crypto Wallets Explained: Convenience, Recovery, and Real Risks
Passkey crypto wallets replace seed-phrase-first onboarding with device authentication. Learn how they work, what they protect, and where risks remain.
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EIP-7702 Wallet Delegation: A Practical Security Guide
Understand EIP-7702 wallet delegation, its smart-account benefits, phishing risks, warning signs, and a practical safety checklist.
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Blockchain Finality Explained: When Is a Crypto Transaction Really Settled?
Learn how blockchain finality differs from confirmation, why Bitcoin and Ethereum settle differently, and what to check before moving funds again.
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Quantum-Resistant Crypto Wallets: What Users Should Know in 2026
Learn how quantum computers could affect crypto wallet keys, what Ethereum is changing, and what wallet users should—and should not—do today.
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Multisig vs MPC Wallets: How Shared-Control Crypto Custody Works (2026)
A single seed phrase is one point of failure. Multisig and MPC wallets both fix that — very differently. How each works, who should use which, and the risks.
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MEV Explained: The Hidden Tax on Your Crypto Trades (2026)
MEV is the invisible profit from reordering blockchain transactions, quietly costing you on DEX trades. How sandwich attacks work and how to defend yourself.
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Bitcoin Treasury Companies Explained: The 2026 DAT Shakeout
Public companies loaded up on Bitcoin as a treasury — now the premium era is unwinding. What digital asset treasuries are, and why the mNAV flywheel stalled.
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Tokenized Real Estate Explained: Fractional Property Ownership On-Chain (2026)
Tokenized real estate lets you own a slice of a rental property for as little as $50. How it works, the SPV structure, the yields, and the real risks.
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DeFi Lending and Borrowing Explained: How It Works and the Risks (2026)
How does DeFi lending work — and why is every loan overcollateralized? A clear guide to health factors, liquidations, interest rates, and the real risks.
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Token Approvals and Wallet Drainers: How to Protect Your Crypto (2026)
Wallet drainers don't steal your keys — they trick you into approving them. How token approvals work, how drainers exploit them, and how to revoke access.
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Blockchain Oracles Explained: How Smart Contracts Get Real-World Data (2026)
Blockchains can't see past their own network — so how does a smart contract know the ETH price? A plain guide to oracles, the oracle problem, and Chainlink.
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GENIUS Act Stablecoin Rules: What the 2026 Proposals Actually Change
The GENIUS Act is law, but implementation is still underway. Understand the 2026 OCC and customer-ID proposals, effective dates, protections, and risks.
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Tokenized Treasuries Explained: On-Chain T-Bills, BUIDL, and Real Yield (2026)
Tokenized treasuries let you hold U.S. T-bill yield on-chain, 24/7. How they work, who the big players are, and the layered risks the headline yields skip.
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Hot Wallet vs Cold Wallet: Which Crypto Storage Fits You? (2026)
Hot wallet or cold wallet — which should hold your crypto? Compare security, convenience, cost, and use cases, plus how hardware wallets actually work.
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Modular Blockchains Explained: Rollups, Data Availability, and the New Stack (2026)
What is a modular blockchain, and why did the industry pivot to it? A plain-English guide to the four layers, Celestia vs EigenDA, and the real trade-offs.
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Restaking Explained: EigenLayer, LRTs, and Shared Security (2026)
What is restaking, and why did it become one of the biggest DeFi narratives of 2026? A clear breakdown of EigenLayer, AVSs, liquid restaking tokens, and the stacked risks — before you chase the yield.
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Zero-Knowledge Proofs Explained: zk-SNARKs, zk-STARKs & ZK Rollups
Zero-knowledge proofs let you prove something is true without revealing the data. Learn how zk-SNARKs, zk-STARKs, and ZK rollups power privacy and Ethereum scaling.
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Guide
DePIN Explained: How Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Works (2026)
DePIN connects crypto incentives to real-world hardware — wireless, GPUs, storage, sensors. Learn how Helium, Render & Akash work, the AI link, and the risks.
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Ethereum Glamsterdam Upgrade: ePBS, 78% Gas Cuts and 10K TPS Explained
Glamsterdam is the most significant Ethereum upgrade since The Merge. Learn what ePBS, Block-Level Access Lists, and gas repricing change — plus key risks and what to watch before it ships.
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Guide
Prediction Markets Explained: How Polymarket & Onchain Betting Work (2026)
Prediction markets turn collective belief into tradeable probability. Learn how Polymarket and Kalshi work, why the odds beat expert forecasts, the 2026 CFTC rules, and real risks — including total loss and bans in 30+ countries — before you stake a dollar.
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Tokenized Stocks Guide 2026: How xStocks, Robinhood & Onchain Equities Work
Tokenized stocks let you hold Apple, Nvidia, and Tesla as blockchain tokens trading 24/7. Learn how xStocks, Robinhood, and Backed work, the four real risks, and where regulation stands in 2026.
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Account Abstraction Explained: How Smart Wallets Work (2026)
Learn how account abstraction and ERC-4337 smart wallets work — seedless recovery, gasless transactions, and passkeys. A 2026 guide to smarter crypto wallets.
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Cross-Chain Bridge Guide: How to Bridge Safely in 2026 (Step-by-Step)
Learn how to use cross-chain bridges safely: what they are, how lock-and-mint and liquidity pool bridges work, a step-by-step tutorial, and how to avoid the hacks that cost DeFi over $2.8B.
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Tokenized Gold Explained: What It Is, How It Works, and What to Watch Out For
Tokenized gold lets you hold real gold in a crypto wallet, earn yield on it, and use it in DeFi — 24/7. This guide covers how it works, PAXG vs XAUT, yield-bearing options like thGOLD and GLDY, and the real risks to know before investing.
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Impermanent Loss Explained: The Hidden Cost of DeFi Liquidity
Understand impermanent loss in plain language — what it is, when it hurts most, how to reduce it, and the risks every DeFi LP should know before depositing.
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Polkadot Halving 2026: DOT Supply Cap, 53.6% Emission Cut Explained
Polkadot undergoes its first-ever tokenomics overhaul on March 14, 2026 — a 2.1B DOT supply cap, 53.6% emission cut, and staking redesign. Here is what the changes actually mean.
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AI Agents in Crypto: What They Are and How They Work
What are crypto AI agents, how do they automate DeFi, and what risks should you know? A plain-English guide covering DeFAI, ERC-8183, and the emerging agentic economy.
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Bitcoin ETF Explained: What It Is, How It Works, and What to Know Before Investing
Spot vs futures Bitcoin ETFs explained, top funds compared (IBIT, FBTC, BITB), how they work, and the real risks — a plain-English guide for 2026.
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Ethereum Staking Guide: How to Stake ETH Step by Step (2026)
A practical how-to for staking ETH in 2026 — choose your path, set up step by step, and understand the real risks before you commit. Covers solo, liquid, exchange, and restaking.
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What Are Stablecoins? Types, How They Work, and Real Risks
Understand stablecoins from the ground up — fiat-backed, crypto-backed, algorithmic, and yield-bearing types — plus depeg risks, USDT vs USDC, and how to use them in DeFi.
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How to Start Yield Farming: A Step-by-Step DeFi Guide
Learn how to start yield farming in DeFi — wallet setup, platform selection, step-by-step deposits, risk management, and a pre-deposit checklist. NFA.
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Crypto Scam Prevention Guide 2026: How to Spot, Avoid, and Respond
Crypto scams drain billions every year — and most victims thought they were careful. This how-to guide covers 10 scam types, step-by-step prevention rules, a security checklist, and what to do if you get hit.
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Consensus Algorithms Explained: PoW vs PoS vs DPoS
Learn how blockchain consensus algorithms work — from Proof of Work to Proof of Stake, DPoS, BFT, and PoH. Compare trade-offs, real-world use cases, risks, and what it all means for your gas fees and staking activity.
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Layer 1 vs Layer 2: Key Differences, When to Use Each, and Top Projects
Not sure whether to use Layer 1 or Layer 2? Compare L1 vs L2 blockchains — rollup types, costs, speed, risks, and which chain fits your use case in 2026.
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Hyperliquid Guide: How the #1 Perp DEX Dominates DeFi
What is a perp DEX, and why does Hyperliquid command 70%+ of the market? A plain-English breakdown of how it works, what the HLP vault and HYPE token do, and the real risks of leverage trading.
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Bitcoin Hits 20 Million Coins Mined: What the Scarcity Milestone Tells Us
On March 9, 2026, Bitcoin mined its 20 millionth coin — 95.2% of all supply is now in circulation. A look at the supply architecture, halving schedule, and observable patterns from past cycles. Not financial advice.
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Crypto Market News Hub: Reading the Market Without the Noise
Your anchor for 2026 crypto market stories — Bitcoin milestones, Ethereum upgrades, and how to read market news with context instead of FOMO.
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Seed Phrase Security: How to Protect Your Crypto in 2026
A step-by-step how-to for understanding, storing, and backing up your seed phrase — storage method comparison, 2026 attack tactics, anti-patterns, FAQ, and a security checklist.
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Tutorial
Crypto Airdrop Farming Guide 2026: How to Qualify, Stay Safe, and Claim Free Tokens
Learn how to farm crypto airdrops step by step in 2026 — from wallet setup to sybil-safe strategies, with real risks, a checklist, and an NFA disclaimer.
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RWA Tokenization Hub: Real-World Assets on the Blockchain — Where to Start
Your guide to real-world asset (RWA) tokenization — how it works, why it matters, and which child guide to explore first. Tokenized gold, Bitcoin ETFs, stocks, and AI agents covered.
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Gas Fees Explained: A Complete Guide to Blockchain Transaction Costs
Learn how blockchain gas fees work, what drives costs up or down, practical tips to save on every transaction, and the risks every user should understand.
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Blockchain Basics: Your Starting Point for Understanding Crypto Infrastructure
New to blockchain? Start here — an overview of how it works, why it matters, and links to every core topic: consensus, gas fees, Layer 1 vs 2, smart contracts, and ZK proofs.
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What Are Smart Contracts? How They Work and Real Use Cases
Discover what smart contracts are, how they work on the blockchain, and their real-world use cases in DeFi, NFTs, and RWA — plus risks, limits, and FAQ.
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AMM and Liquidity Pools Explained: How DEX Trading Really Works
Understand how automated market makers (AMMs) and liquidity pools power decentralized trading. Covers the x*y=k formula, impermanent loss, LP returns, and Uniswap v4 hooks — your 2026 DeFi guide.
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DEX vs CEX: A Practical Comparison for Crypto Users
Centralized or decentralized exchange — which one fits you? Compare security, fees, custody, and use cases to find out what actually matters for your situation.
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DeFi Explained: Your Complete Hub for Decentralized Finance
Confused by DeFi jargon? This hub maps the whole ecosystem — AMMs, stablecoins, yield farming, perp DEXs, and more — with honest risk breakdowns and safe first steps. NFA.
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Crypto Wallet Security: Your Complete Hub for Keys, Scams & Safe Custody
Everything you need to know about crypto wallet security — seed phrases, smart wallets, bridge risks, and scam prevention. Your gateway to staying safe on-chain.
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