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AIAutomation

How to Set Up Moltbot (formerly Clawdbot) on a Windows PC

Self-host Moltbot (formerly Clawdbot) on your spare Windows PC using WSL2 in under 30 minutes. Full system access, persistent memory, messaging integration: complete setup guide.

12 min read
Automation

How to Self Host N8N Completely for Free in Under 3 Minutes

The easiest way to self host n8n locally for free using Docker Desktop, with persistent storage and the right config.

3 min read
TokensDeFi

What Is an Automated Market Maker (AMM): How Liquidity Pools Power Crypto Trading

Learn how automated market makers enable 24/7 crypto trading through liquidity pools, how pricing works, and the risks of impermanent loss before you trade or LP.

15 min read
Onchain 101Tokens

What Are Token Approvals in Crypto: How Allowances Work and How to Revoke Them

Learn how token approvals work, why dapps need them, and how to check and revoke allowances safely to protect your crypto from malicious contracts.

15 min read
Onchain 101Web3

What Is a Smart Contract and How It Works: A Beginner's Guide

Learn what smart contracts are, how they execute code on blockchains like Ethereum and Base, and why they power tokens, DeFi, and NFTs.

15 min read
Onchain 101DeFi

What Are Gas Fees in Crypto? How Ethereum Gas Works (and How to Pay Less)

Learn what Ethereum gas fees are, how EIP-1559 pricing works, and practical strategies to reduce costs by 50–90% using timing, Layer 2s, and smart transaction management.

14 min read
Onchain 101Build Onchain

Onchain vs Offchain: What to Store Where and Why It Matters

Learn when to use onchain vs offchain storage for Web3 projects. Clear trade-offs, practical patterns, and a decision framework for cost, trust, and permanence.

16 min read
TokensOnchain 101

Creator Coins Explained: Monetize Fans With Social Tokens

Creator coins (social tokens) help creators monetize community and reward fans with onchain ownership. Learn how they work, risks, plus Base & Zora examples.

15 min read
AI

How to Get AI to Stop Agreeing With You: Prompt for ChatGPT, Claude and Cursor

Learn how to configure ChatGPT, Claude, and Cursor to challenge your thinking instead of just agreeing. Includes ready-to-use system prompts.

13 min read