What you need to know about ZK proofs, zkEVMs, and Layer 2 tech Let’s face it: blockchain tech can get complicated. For those of us who aren’t coders or computer scientists, understanding the technology that powers blockchain ecosystems can be a daunting task. These concepts get even more challenging at…

How Does Decentralized Finance Work? What is DeFi? Decentralized Finance, commonly called DeFi, has significantly grown in popularity and interest in the last few years. DeFi provides an alternative to the traditional financial system of centralized entities like banks, stock exchanges, and brokers.. …

The benefits of hardware crypto wallets for cold storage and how to choose one What is a Hardware Crypto Wallet? A hardware blockchain wallet is a device for storing private keys to crypto wallets in a non-custodial way without connecting to the internet. Sounds complex? Let’s unpack this definition, starting from the importance of self-custody. How do Public and Private Crypto Keys Work? There…

Every few days, we get chat messages from Pontem users who got scammed or lost money. 99% of such situations can be easily avoided if you follow a few simple rules. Write them down, learn them by heart — and hopefully you’ll never fall victim yourself. Rule1: Never give your seed phrase to ANYONE Scammers lurk in any…

If you’ve been in the crypto world for even a little bit, you’ve probably heard the phrase “do your own research,” or simply “DYOR.” These common phrases reflect the risks involved in crypto trading and investing. …

*DISCLAIMER* This is not investing advice. It is an overview of some of the more popular ways people use cryptocurrencies and decentralzied finance. Please remember to do your own research before investing in any cryptocurrency or depositing money onto any platform. We’ve all heard the term “Bitcoin Millionaire.” Bitcoin’s explosion…

Frontrunning is a serious problem for DEX users. Aptos users suffer it less than on slower blockchains like Ethereum, but it can still be an annoying and costly experience. Frontrunning is the practice of using bots to insert transactions into the queue to profit from price changes, forcing your trades…

Just weeks after the release of the Pontem Wallet app for iOS, our popular Aptos wallet is coming to the Android Play Store. Discover all the features and make your first APT transaction on Android today. What is Pontem Aptos Wallet for Android? Pontem Wallet has just released an Aptos wallet app for Android — the mobile…

Pontem is much more than Pontem Wallet and Liquidswap DEX: it’s also responsible for some of the most successful NFT projects on Aptos. Let’s look back at our main NFT milestones of the past months! Nov 2, 2022: Space Pirates Sell Out in Under 10 Seconds Pontem’s Space Pirates are the first-ever Mint-to-Earn NFT collection on Aptos. Not only was the…