Txchyon Blog
Guides on crypto trading, DeFi, airdrops, security and tax. 129 articles, newest first.
December 2025
Dec 30 What Are Stablecoins and Why Beginners Should Care A beginner guide to stablecoins, why they exist, differences like USDC vs USDT, and their role in parking funds or participating in DeFi. Getting started Dec 30 What to Do Before You Buy Your First Crypto A step-by-step beginner’s guide to preparing your wallet, securing your funds, avoiding scams, and even exploring memecoins safely. Getting started Dec 29 How Crypto Airdrop Points Systems Really Work An in-depth breakdown of how crypto airdrop points systems actually work, how projects score user behavior, and how to optimize points without wasting capital or getting flagged. Airdrops Dec 29 Best Hardware for Running a Bitcoin Node in 2026: Reviews and Recommendations Compare the top hardware options for Bitcoin nodes in 2026, from Raspberry Pi to dedicated servers. Focus on performance, cost, and privacy. Infrastructure Dec 29 How to Set Up a Bitcoin Node on Raspberry Pi: Step-by-Step Guide Learn how to easily set up a Bitcoin full node on a Raspberry Pi 5 in 2026. Affordable, energy-efficient, and perfect for beginners seeking privacy and network support. Infrastructure Dec 29 What Is a Bitcoin Node and Why You Need One: Complete Guide for Beginners Understand what a Bitcoin node is, how it works, and why running your own full node in 2026 improves privacy, security, and supports the network. Includes setup options and requirements. Infrastructure Dec 29 What Is Kalshi? The Complete Beginner’s Guide to the Regulated Prediction Market Giant Dive into Kalshi, the CFTC-regulated prediction market that's exploded in 2025 with sports, politics, and massive volume. See how it compares to crypto alternatives like Polymarket. Prediction markets Dec 29 How to Set Up Trust Wallet: Step-by-Step Tutorial for Beginners Learn how to safely install and configure Trust Wallet, the popular mobile non-custodial wallet supporting thousands of blockchains, tokens, DeFi, NFTs, and staking for beginners. Getting started Dec 28 What Actions Actually Earn Airdrop Points (And What Doesn’t) Discover which blockchain and off-chain activities truly earn points for crypto airdrops, and which actions are wasted effort or even risky. Airdrops Dec 27 Avoiding Red Flags: Wallet Hygiene and Compliance in Airdrop Farming Learn essential wallet hygiene and compliance practices to avoid being flagged or disqualified while farming crypto airdrops, including Sybil risk management. Airdrops Dec 27 Cold vs Hot Wallets: Optimizing Security and Eligibility Learn how to balance security and convenience when farming crypto airdrops, using cold and hot wallets effectively to maximize eligibility and minimize risk. Airdrops Dec 27 How Projects Detect Sybil Wallets in Points-Based Airdrops Learn how crypto projects identify Sybil wallets, protect against abuse, and what strategies airdrop farmers use to stay compliant and maximize points safely. Airdrops