Guides
The mechanics behind the numbers on this site, explained without the marketing.
6 min read
How referral codes actually work
Where the discount comes from, why the code has to be applied at registration, and how to tell a real offer from a rewritten press release.
5 min read
Maker vs taker fees
What separates a maker order from a taker order, why exchanges price them differently, and how order type changes which exchange is cheapest for you.
7 min read
How to choose an exchange
Fees matter less than most comparisons suggest. Liquidity, jurisdiction and withdrawal reliability matter more, and here is how to weigh them.
6 min read
Korean exchanges vs offshore venues
Two completely different products that get compared as if they were one. What each is for, what the referral programmes actually pay, and who can use them.
9 min read
We re-checked 12 fee schedules
Gate's spot fee is quoted at 0.09% everywhere. It is 0.20%. Bithumb's 0.04% expires every 30 days. What we found re-verifying every rate here.