What Is the Blob Market?

The blob market is Ethereum's hidden fee auction for L2 data. Most users never see it directly — but it controls how much Arbitrum, Base, and Optimism charge you.

What Are Blast Points?

Blast Points were the pre-token reward units on Blast L2 that automatically accrued in your wallet and converted to BLAST tokens in the June 2024 airdrop — before the price dropped 97%.

What Is a Backstop Fund in Crypto?

Crypto backstop funds sound like a safety net — but they can run dry. Get the full breakdown: how CEX insurance funds and DeFi safety modules actually work, when ADL kicks in, and what to check before you trade.