When you’re trying to make sense of crypto in late 2025, you’re not just chasing coins—you’re sorting through crypto airdrop, free token offers that often vanish before they launch. Also known as token distribution events, these are supposed to reward early adopters, but most end up as ghost campaigns with no contract, no team, and no future. That’s why posts this month dug into the real ones—like the Elemon, a gaming token tied to CoinMarketCap that once had hype but now trades for pennies. Also known as ELMON, it’s a warning sign for anyone chasing free tokens without checking volume or team activity. And then there’s the flip side: outright scams like CSHIP, a fake airdrop that never existed. Also known as CryptoShips, it’s a textbook example of how phishing campaigns use fake websites and social media bots to steal wallets.
Behind the noise, crypto exchange, platforms where you trade digital assets. Also known as crypto trading platforms, it’s where the rubber meets the road—and most of them still suck. This month’s reviews didn’t sugarcoat it: iZiSwap, a DEX on X Layer with only three trading pairs and almost no users. Also known as DL-AMM, it’s a great idea stuck in a graveyard of low liquidity. Meanwhile, B2Z Exchange, a Poland-based platform with advanced tools but zero support for U.S. users. Also known as B2Z, it’s built for pros who want leverage and privacy, not beginners looking for hand-holding. And then there’s Trader One, a platform claiming 112-microsecond trades and zero fees. Also known as One Trading, it’s the kind of thing that sounds too good to be true—and usually is. If you’re trading, you need to know which exchanges are real, which are risky, and which are just marketing.
It’s not all about trading. Under the surface, the tech that keeps crypto alive is evolving. blockchain sharding, a way to split a blockchain into smaller pieces to handle more transactions. Also known as shard networks, it’s the holy grail for scaling—but most projects still can’t fix the security holes. We saw deep dives into how shard takeovers and cross-shard exploits can break a network, and why even big names still get it wrong. Meanwhile, non-custodial wallet, a wallet where you control your keys, not a company. Also known as self-custody wallet, it’s under pressure in places like India, where taxes and UPI limits make it harder to use—even if it’s not banned. And if you’re using a VPN to access exchanges, you should know: 70-80% of the time, they catch you. This month’s guides showed you which ones still work and how to avoid getting banned.
What you’ll find below isn’t a list of hot coins. It’s a map of what actually happened in November 2025: real projects that faded, fake airdrops that exploded, exchanges that failed, and blockchain tech that’s still trying to grow up. No fluff. No hype. Just what’s working, what’s not, and why it matters for your next move.
Zeta (ZEX) is the governance token of Zeta Markets, a Solana-based decentralized exchange for perpetual futures trading. Learn how it works, why it's different, and who should use it.
Yamfore (CBLP) is a Cardano-based lending protocol that claims to offer crypto loans with no liquidations or interest. But with zero circulating supply and no trading activity, it's a concept without a working product.
Sharding improves blockchain scalability but introduces new security risks like shard takeovers and cross-shard exploits. Learn how modern protocols are fixing these flaws-and why most enterprise implementations still fail.
Most crypto exchanges detect VPN usage 70-80% of the time. Learn why, which VPNs actually work, and how to protect your account without getting banned.
There is no active Baby Doge Billionaire (BABYDB) airdrop in 2025. Confusion stems from the real BabyDoge PAWS tap-to-earn airdrop. Learn the difference, avoid scams, and know where to look for legitimate opportunities.
Block rewards are the payments miners and validators earn for securing blockchain networks. They include newly minted coins and transaction fees, and they're key to how cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum stay secure and decentralized.
iZiSwap (X Layer) offers a novel liquidity model but suffers from extremely low trading volume, just 3 trading pairs, and almost no user adoption. Not viable for regular traders.
ChessCoin (CHESS) is a crypto project meant for chess players, but as of 2025, it has no real use, no active development, and almost no adoption. Learn why it's effectively inactive and why you shouldn't expect any value from it.
Dollar cost averaging in crypto can build wealth-but only if you avoid these common mistakes: overconcentration, high fees, emotional buys, and no exit plan. Learn how to do it right.
The Elemon x CoinMarketCap airdrop in 2021 gave users free ELMON tokens, but the project faded fast. Today, ELMON trades near $0.0007 with zero volume. Learn what happened and if holding it still makes sense.
Technical analysis for cryptocurrency uses price charts and indicators to predict future moves. Learn how support/resistance, moving averages, RSI, and volume work in crypto trading - and why most traders combine them with on-chain data.
India hasn't banned non-custodial crypto wallets, but heavy taxes and unclear rules make them hard to use. Learn what's really happening with self-custody, TDS, UPI limits, and what to do in 2025.