Raspberry Pi and a rack-mounted server side by side, representing hobby and prosumer node setups
joshuaJanuary 21, 2025Papers

Running a Bitcoin Full Node (and Mining a Bit): Practical Notes from the Trenches

Whoa! I started writing this after spotting two stalled syncs and a miner that kept losing peers. My instinct said something felt off about how people talk about running nodes—lots…

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A hand holding a small paper backup of a crypto seed phrase, slightly crumpled.
joshuaJanuary 10, 2025Papers

Why your seed phrase, dApp connector, and mobile wallet deserve a second look

Okay, so check this out—your seed phrase is tiny words on a screen, but it’s basically the keys to your digital life. Whoa! People treat it like a receipt. Not…

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Screenshot-style illustration of a DeFi portfolio dashboard with tokens, staking, and NFT tabs
joshuaJanuary 8, 2025Papers

Keeping Tabs on Your DeFi Life: Portfolio Tracking, Staking Rewards, and NFTs Without Losing Sleep

Okay, so check this out— DeFi moves fast. Really fast. One minute you’re staking a token on Ethereum, the next you’re eyeballing a new pool on a chain you barely…

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Visualization of a liquidity pool curve with highlighted depth and slippage
joshuaDecember 15, 2024Papers

Why Trading Pairs, Liquidity Pools, and DEX Aggregators Decide Your P&L More Than You Think

Okay, so check this out—I’ve been watching order books and AMM curves for years. Wow! My first impression was simple: pick the token with the bigger chart and ride it.…

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Smart card style hardware wallet close-up
joshuaDecember 5, 2024Papers

Why Protecting Your Private Keys with Hardware Wallets Is a Game Changer

Ever had that sinking feeling when you realize your crypto could be gone in a flash? Yeah, me too. Something about the whole “digital money” vibe always felt a bit…

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Example of a dynamic token price chart showing volume spikes and liquidity trends
joshuaDecember 2, 2024Papers

Hunting New Tokens: The Real Deal with Token Screeners and Price Charts

So, I was poking around the crypto jungle the other day, trying to sniff out fresh tokens that might blow up. Wow! It’s wild how many new projects pop up…

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Phantom Wallet interface showing staking options and SOL balance
joshuaNovember 14, 2024Papers

Why Phantom Wallet is the Go-To for Solana Staking in 2024

Okay, so check this out—when I first dipped my toes into Solana, I wasn’t sure which wallet to trust. There are a bunch out there, but Phantom caught my eye…

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Screenshot of Phantom Wallet interface showing multi-chain assets
joshuaNovember 7, 2024Papers

Why Multi-Chain Support in Wallets Like Phantom Is a Game Changer for Crypto Users

So I was fiddling around with different crypto wallets the other day, and something hit me — the way we juggle assets across multiple blockchains is still a bit of…

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Screenshot showing a fast Solana transaction confirmation on a wallet interface
joshuaNovember 3, 2024Papers

Why Speed, Security, and Staking Matter More Than Ever for Solana Wallet Users

Ever notice how some crypto wallets just feel snappier? Like, you hit send and bam—the transaction is done before you can blink. Seriously, with Solana’s blazing-fast blockchain, it’s easy to…

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A dynamic graph showing fluctuating crypto prices over time
joshuaOctober 4, 2024Papers

Why Crypto Prices and ICOs Keep Us Glued to CoinMarketCap

Whoa! Ever notice how crypto prices just seem to dance unpredictably? One minute, Bitcoin’s soaring; the next, it’s tumbling faster than you can blink. Something about this whole crypto market…

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