Articles

case-study

Lessons from a stolen-coin incident, told as a cautionary tale

A composite account of how an ordinary, careful person still lost coins, and the specific habits that would have stopped it at several points.

May 27, 2026

guide

Operational security habits for everyday Malairte miners

Strong cryptography rarely fails; people do. These calm, everyday operational security habits close the gaps attackers actually exploit.

May 26, 2026

opinion

Cold storage is a savings account, not a vault you forget

Cold storage protects coins beautifully until people treat it as set-and-forget. Real safety means testing, maintaining, and remembering it.

May 23, 2026

article

How verifying downloads protects the whole network

Checking a checksum protects you, but it also quietly strengthens the entire Malairte network. Here is the connection most people miss.

May 18, 2026

guide

A disciplined backup routine for self-custody

Self-custody puts you in charge, which means your backup routine is the safety net. Here is a calm, repeatable approach that holds up over years.

May 14, 2026

explainer

Why your seed phrase deserves more respect than your password

Passwords can be reset; a leaked seed phrase cannot. Understanding that difference changes how carefully you treat the words behind your Malairte wallet.

May 13, 2026

explainer

The anatomy of a crypto phishing attempt

Phishing follows a predictable script. Once you can name each stage, the trick loses its power over you.

May 9, 2026

opinion

Building calm into your security so scammers cannot rush you

Nearly every scam depends on speed and panic. Deliberately building a pause into your habits is one of the most effective defences you can have.

May 6, 2026

article

Why hardware bought secondhand can betray you

A hardware wallet is only as trustworthy as its supply chain. Here is why buying one used or from an unknown seller undermines the very protection you are paying for.

May 4, 2026

article

The quiet danger of reusing passwords across crypto accounts

Password reuse feels harmless until one breach unlocks everything. For anyone holding crypto, unique credentials are a small habit with outsized protection.

May 3, 2026