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FairTrade Academy

Four tracks, thirteen short lessons. Start with Swap basics if this is your first fair trade swap.

Swap basics

Swap 101How a crypto swap works, step by stepWhat happens between sending one coin and receiving another on an instant swap service such as FairTrade, from the quote to the final payout.RatesFixed or floating rate: which one to pick for a swapThe difference between a fixed and a floating exchange rate on a crypto swap, what each protects you from and when the final amount can change.FeesSwap fees explained: why you receive less than the quoteNetwork fees, service fees and the spread all reduce what you receive on a fair trade crypto exchange or swap. How to read a quote and compare it fairly.RefundsRefund addresses and what happens when a swap failsWhy a crypto exchange or swap asks for a refund address, the usual reasons a swap fails and the details to keep until the payout arrives.

Coins and networks

BitcoinBitcoin confirmations: why your swap is still waitingWhat a Bitcoin confirmation is, why a crypto exchange waits for several, and how the fee you pay changes how long a FairTrade coin swap takes.MoneroMonero and privacy coins: a plain introductionHow Monero differs from Bitcoin, why many people choose a privacy coin for a fair trade coin swap, and the practical points to know before using one.NetworksStablecoins and networks: sending USDT to the right chainUSDT exists on several blockchains. Why choosing the wrong network is one of the most common ways to lose a deposit on a crypto swap.

Safety checks

Address checkChecking the FairTrade onion address before you swapHow to confirm you are on the real fair trade onion before sending coins, why lookalike addresses work and what to compare.ClipboardClipboard hijackers: when the address you paste changesMalware that swaps wallet addresses in your clipboard is a common cause of lost crypto exchange deposits. How it works and how to catch it.ScamsFake exchange clones and fake support agentsClone sites and fake support contacts target people using a crypto exchange or fair trade crypto swap. The patterns they follow and how to avoid them.

Privacy and mixing

MixersWhat is a coin mixer? A neutral explanationA plain explanation of what a fairtrade mixer or any coin mixer claims to do, how the idea works in general and the risks people often overlook.LegalMixers and the law: why rules differ by countryBefore using a fair trade mixer or any mixing service, know that several countries have sanctioned or prosecuted mixers. An overview of the legal picture.Wallet habitsEveryday wallet privacy habits that need no mixerLawful habits that improve wallet privacy without a fairtrade mix or any mixer: fresh addresses, Tor for wallet traffic and careful address sharing.