CoinGecko
est. 2014
The independent price-tracking giant — free market data, categories and an API used by half the industry.
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The heavyweight directory of crypto
Every crypto resource you need.
None of the noise.
CryptoSumo is a curated, fact-checked index of the wallets, exchanges, tools and guides worth your trust — with the security advice other directories skip. Human-reviewed, not scraped. Not pay-to-list.
- Resources
- 87
- Categories
- 12
- Guides
- 6
- Paid listings
- 0
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What are you looking for?
Twelve focused categories. Every listing reviewed by a human, with quick facts you can actually compare.
Wallets16
Self-custody software wallets for everyday use
Hardware Wallets13
Cold storage devices that keep keys offline
Exchanges10
Buy, sell and trade crypto with fiat on-ramps
DeFi10
DEXs, lending, staking and bridges
Data & Research10
Prices, on-chain analytics and explorers
Portfolio & Tax6
Track your holdings and stay tax-ready
Trading5
Charting, derivatives and automation
Spend & Earn4
Cards, payments and interest products
Domains & Identity2
Human-readable names for wallets and Web3
Privacy2
Search, payments and P2P without the tracking
Security5
Scam detection, approvals and multisig
Education4
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Start here
Three paths, zero overwhelm
Pick the path that matches where you are — each one is a short, ordered set of steps.
New to crypto
Your first 30 days, in order
Learn → start small → self-custody → habits. The sensible path most beginners do backwards.
Start the path Protect your fundsThe 20-rule security checklist
Seed phrases, hardware wallets, approval hygiene, scam defence. Print it, follow it, keep your crypto.
Get the checklist Level upThe research stack
Prices, on-chain data, explorers and dashboards — the tools professionals verify everything with.
Explore the toolsEditor's choice
Sumo Picks
The resources we'd recommend to a friend — one per use case, chosen by humans, never by advertisers.
DeFiLlama
est. 2020
The open-source, ad-free TVL dashboard that became DeFi's ground truth.
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Etherscan
est. 2015
The block explorer for Ethereum — verify every transaction, address and contract yourself.
Data & Research
explorerethereum
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CoinStats
est. 2017
The most popular all-in-one portfolio tracker — exchanges, wallets and DeFi in one view.
Portfolio & Tax
portfoliotracking
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Uniswap
est. 2018
The largest decentralised exchange — the foundational swap layer of Ethereum DeFi.
DeFi
dexethereum
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Binance
est. 2017
The world's largest exchange by trading volume, with the deepest liquidity and the widest altcoin selection.
Exchanges
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Coinbase
est. 2012
The most beginner-friendly regulated exchange, and the on-ramp of choice for institutional and retail money alike.
Exchanges
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Kraken
est. 2011
The security-first veteran exchange with an unmatched no-hacks track record.
Exchanges
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TradingView
est. 2011
The charting platform almost every crypto trader lives in — with a social layer on top.
Trading
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Why CryptoSumo is different
Directories list everything.
We list what's worth using.
- Human-reviewed, not scraped. Every listing is researched and written by a person, with pros, cons and quick facts you can compare.
- No pay-to-list. Ever. You can't buy a spot, a star or a 'Sumo Pick'. Rankings follow our editorial criteria — see the full policy.
- Security first. Every wallet page has a security note. Dead projects get delisted. Scam patterns get their own guide.
- Fast, private, no trackers. Static HTML, no cookies, no analytics spyware. Loads in milliseconds on a bad connection.
Free guides, no email walls
Learn the things that keep your money safe
12 min read
Updated 08/26/2026
The Crypto Security Checklist: 20 Rules That Keep Your Funds Safe
The complete, actionable security system for crypto holders — seed phrase rules, hardware wallets, approval hygiene, scam defence and emergency response. Print it. Follow it.
Read the guide
8 min read
Updated 08/26/2026
How to Choose a Crypto Wallet: Hot, Cold or Multisig?
A practical framework for picking the right wallet for your situation — what matters (keys, backup, chain support), what doesn't, and concrete recommendations for common situations.
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8 min read
Updated 08/26/2026
How to Choose a Crypto Exchange (Without Getting Burned)
Fees, security history, regulation, asset coverage and the questions most people forget to ask — a framework for choosing an exchange you can actually trust.
Read the guideThe golden rules
Three sentences that beat every course
- 1.
Not your keys, not your coins. Anything you hold long-term belongs in self-custody, not on an exchange.
- 2.
Your seed phrase is your money. Write it down, store it offline, tell no one. No exception has ever existed.
- 3.
Verify on-chain, then trust. Check explorers, audits and real usage before believing any claim — including ours.
Frequently asked questions
Is CryptoSumo free to use?
Completely. No accounts, no paywalls, no email walls. We may earn affiliate commissions from some outbound links (clearly disclosed) — it never affects what we list or how we rank it.
How do you choose what to list?
Human review against our editorial criteria: real users, real usage, security track record and transparency. We reject most submissions, and we delist projects that die or turn predatory. Full details in the editorial policy.
Can you help me choose a wallet?
That's exactly what the site is for — start with the wallet guide, then compare quick facts in the wallets directory. If you're stuck, the contact page is open.
Do you list scam projects to warn people?
We don't list scams at all — listing them gives them legitimacy. Instead we teach the red flags in the scam guide and point to tools like Chainabuse for checking addresses.
How often is the directory updated?
Continuously — listings carry a fact-checked date, and details are re-verified on a rolling schedule. If you spot something stale, tell us.
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