The Layperson's Crypto
The Layperson's Crypto

The Layperson's Crypto

The Layperson's Crypto is a blog designed to provide practical, hands on information to enhance the experience of novice cryptocurrency investors and traders.


Is Marhaba (MRHB) Halal? Does it matter? A Muslim's Perspective

22 Nov 2021 6 minute read 2 comments mekhiMKL

What is Halal Finance (Also Known as Islamic Finance)? Within the Quran, the message given to the Prophet Muhammad by God, there are instructions regarding most, if not all aspects of how a Muslim, one who submits or surrenders to the authority of Go...

HODLNAUT - Is it worth it? A "Quick and Dirty" Review

24 Oct 2021 3 minute read 1 comment mekhiMKL

  Features, Interest Rates, and Accepted Cryptocurrencies and Tokens Hodlnaut is a new platform that allows users to earn interest on deposited cryptocurrencies. It is similar to existing platforms like BlockFi or Celsius Network. Like Celsius, the i...

Will SwapSpace Solve One of DeFi's Biggest Problems?

25 Jul 2021 4 minute read 1 comment mekhiMKL

One of DeFi and Cryptocurrencies Biggest Problems One of the most expensive, time-wasting, and research intensive aspects of DeFi and cryptocurrency investment is trying to exit or enter a position with any but the most popular coins - especially if...

The Psychological Use Case for Statera Which Could Transform the Future of Defi and Global Economics

10 Aug 2020 9 minute read 3 comments mekhiMKL

Many use cases for Statera might involve brilliant technical analyses. As much as I appreciate the amount of energy, expertise, research (and most importantly) data analysis that creates a technical use case, I'd argue that the defi community, and ec...

Is the BTC pump being used as cover for the movement of stolen funds? Watch for the drop!

27 Jul 2020 1 minute read 4 comments mekhiMKL

It's 1:16 PM CT on July 27th, 2020 as I write this - BTC is approaching the 11000 test - but it seems the bullish pressure is dissipating.  WhaleAlert also picked up 10 transactions of stolen funds tracked to the Bitfinex Hack of 2016 being moved all...

Does ChangeNOW Live Up to the Hype? Learn How You Can Save Time and Money with this New Fintech!

20 Jul 2020 6 minute read 1 comment mekhiMKL

ChangeNOW is a new, custody-free, limitless exchange which eliminates the need for dApp integration and reliance on in-wallet exchanges.  There has been a great deal of excitement generated by the premiere of this new service. Read on find out if cha...

The "Hunger Games" Era of DeFi is Here - Learn Why your Favorite Cryptocurrency Services Could (and Should) Lose

12 Jul 2020 6 minute read 0 comments mekhiMKL

A wave of change is washing through the DeFi industry. Newer, more innovative products and services are overtaking some of their older counterparts. Some older companies are struggling to stay competitive against the latest generation of cryptocurren...

Atomic Wallet Is Revolutionizing the Future of DeFi and Cryptocurrency Staking – Learn Now How You Can Increase Your Passive Income!

15 Jun 2020 8 minute read 3 comments mekhiMKL

Atomic Wallet is a relatively new standalone wallet platform which also integrates a number of other features. The Atomic Wallet platform was launched in early 2018 by Konstantin Gladych, former CEO of Changelly. Currently the company also advertises...

The Top Five Reasons I Wouldn't Use Digifinex Even If I Could

27 Apr 2020 10 minute read 0 comments mekhiMKL

Digifinex is an online cryptocurrency exchange, currently not available in the United States, which is notable because it supports EDC/BTC.  I live in the U.S., so you may be asking yourself - how would I have enough experience with the platform to a...

No More Free Willy - Why We Should Stop Applauding Corporate Killer "Whale" Adaption of Bitcoin

17 Apr 2020 8 minute read 2 comments mekhiMKL

There is a tendency within cryptocurrency spaces to applaud any and all signs of corporate adaptation of bitcoin. Unfortunately our community has begun to mistakenly conflate such adaptation with an indication of future growth.  You'd think we would...