Only three weeks ago we wondered if Beacon Chain would launch on time, but now it’s clear that Eth2 is getting strong support from the crypto community with over 1.5 million ETH/ 1 billion USD now locked in the contract.

Staking ETH with MEW takes just a few clicks, no complicated setup required, and Staked will maintain your validator for you. So if you have ETH to stake, maybe it’s time to join the community 😊

Explore the Eth2 deposit contract on EthVM:
https://www.ethvm.com/address/0x00000000219ab540356cBB839Cbe05303d7705Fa

Stake with MEW wallet:
https://kb.myetherwallet.com/en/mewwallet/stake-eth2-mw/

Stake with MEW web:
https://kb.myetherwallet.com/en/dapps/stake-eth2-web/

With MEW wallet, you have two options of using Maker’s DeFi platform - by connecting to the MEW web interface, or connecting to Maker’s Oasis DApp directly. Just scan the QR code in the browser with your phone for a fast and secure connection.

Other DApps that have integrated the MEWconnect protocol to allow MEW wallet users to interact with them directly include: Aave, ENS, Unstoppable Domains, Ren, Loopring, 1inch, and DEXag.

Don’t have our app yet? Get it here: https://www.mewwallet.com

Staking is now available in MEW wallet iOS!

With this update, users of all MEW wallets - web, Android, and iOS - can stake ETH quickly and easily with MEW and Staked to start earning rewards.

Read about staking with MEW:
https://medium.com/myetherwallet/stake-on-eth2-with-mew-web-and-mew-wallet-49905cfbd0a0

2020 has been a rough ride, to put it mildly 😣, but we are grateful to be together as a team - even if it's over zoom - doing what we love: helping both new and experienced users discover and navigate Ethereum! 🚀

Happy Holidays, MEWfam! Here's to a better 2021! 🎄🎉

If you staked ETH in MEW web, you can now view your stake status right in the interface. Just go to ‘Stake on Eth2’ on the DApps page and select ‘Status' on top.

Haven't staked yet?

Here's how to do it in MEW web using any supported wallet (including most hardware wallets, mobile wallets using WalletLink and WalletConnect, and MetaMask): https://kb.myetherwallet.com/en/dapps/stake-eth2-web/

and directly in the MEW wallet app: https://kb.myetherwallet.com/en/mewwallet/stake-eth2-mw/

As ETH price goes up, we are excited to welcome back users who have been away from crypto a looong time 🤗

Interfaces changed, token swaps were missed, addresses look different, it's all confusing…

If this sounds familiar, our refresher course can help:
https://medium.com/myetherwallet/mew-refresher-course-dive-back-in-with-confidence-55d4f5c9d185

Continuing with our crypto refresher, here are the 5 most common support inquiries and the solutions for - and ways of preventing - those issues.

Whether you are accessing a wallet after a long time, or creating a new one, these tips will be useful.

https://www.mewtopia.com/your-crypto-minesweeper-the-five-most-common-support-inquiries/

To all our hardware wallet users coming back after a few years: if the last time you accessed was on the older interface, you may have seen a derivation path screen that looked like this one.

Are you accessing now and having trouble finding the expected addresses? If so, a wrong derivation path is probably the reason. For most users, the default path in the current interface will work, but if it’s not working for you, take a look at this old list and see if it jogs your memory.

For more troubleshooting, take a look at the hardware wallet section of our ‘wrong addresses article’:
https://www.mewtopia.com/dear-mew-i-dont-see-the-right-address-when-using-mnemonic-phrase/

And to learn more about HD wallets and derivation paths, check out this one:
https://medium.com/myetherwallet/hd-wallets-and-derivation-paths-explained-865a643c7bf2

We understand that many users coming back to crypto only have a private key or keystore file to their old wallet, and we suggest offline access as the best option for getting to those funds.

The next step? Transfer funds to a more secure wallet ASAP!

https://medium.com/myetherwallet/transition-to-secure-methods-of-wallet-access-the-keyvolution-5f6df6727ff4

As network congestion increases and gas prices rise, keep in mind that swapping can get expensive.

Gas fees are not the only factor to consider with exchanging crypto, though. To avoid unpleasant surprises and disappointments, read before you swap:

https://www.mewtopia.com/how-to-exchange-crypto-five-things-to-know/

​​Trying to access your old wallet on MEW and seeing 'Not recommended' on your chosen method?

Please, don't just skip ahead. The security of your funds is surely worth looking into why these methods are not recommended and what you can do about it.

https://kb.myetherwallet.com/en/security-and-privacy/not-recommended/

Do you have tokens but aren't sure what to do with them? There are a few options, including swapping to ETH, using in DApps and DeFi, and getting Bitcoin exposure on Ethereum. Find out how to put your tokens to the best use:
https://www.mewtopia.com/what-to-do-with-tokens/

​​Get BTC Exposure Without Leaving Ethereum on MEW wallet iOS and Android!

Look for the new 'Wrapped Bitcoin' category in the Swap Tokens section.

Additional Updates:

iOS - Eth2 Staking Improvements:
- Detailed Eth2 staking progress/status screen
- View your Eth2 stake status in the app or on BeaconScan

Android - In the same section as the Wrapped Bitcoin, you can now see 'Trending Tokens' in real-time! 🚀

Read our COO Brian Norton's thoughts on the recent ETH explosion, and the future of Ethereum moving forward.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/billybambrough/2021/01/19/why-ethereum-has-hit-an-all-time-high-as-the-bitcoin-price-flatlines/?sh=5d279b4515c5

Have you ever wanted to move your Bitcoin to the Ethereum blockchain, to take advantage of all the functionality Ethereum has to offer?

Now you can hold your BTC using MEW with the help of Wrapped Tokens!

Click below to learn more.

https://www.mewtopia.com/bitcoin-on-ethereum/

Do you have a wallet you made with MEW years ago, and now you can't figure out how to access it?

Our new article has got you covered.

Check out this list of common Vintage MEW access methods, and learn how to transition to the new & improved MEW!

https://www.mewtopia.com/recover-your-old-ethereum-wallet-with-mew/

Recovery/Mnemonic Phrases can be complicated. Between derivation paths, phrase lengths, and extra words, it can feel impossible to find the address you're looking for.

If this sounds like you, check out our article on phrases to make sense of it all!

https://www.mewtopia.com/dear-mew-i-dont-see-the-right-address-when-using-mnemonic-phrase/

If you are feeling bullish on ETH in this Year of the Ox, the new special MEW edition CoolWallet could be your perfect companion.

This is our second design collaboration with CoolWallet, and we hope you love it as much as we do! Preorder now through February 25th to get a bonus card holder.

https://www.coolwallet.io/product/coolwallets-myetherwallet-2021/?ref=myetherwallet

Transaction stuck pending forever and getting on your nerves? 😫

Now, you can speed it up right in your MEW wallet for Android. Just a few clicks, and you can get your funds where you need them. 💪🥳

Got a transaction that's taking a bit too long? In MEW wallet for Android, you can cancel a tx in progress and start over fresh.

(Remember, however, that transactions already added to the blockchain can't be canceled, frozen, or reversed).