Reviews
Honest reviews of European exchanges and self-custody wallets. Every review shows its evidence status: hands-on tested, documentation reviewed, or not yet tested.
Finst review 2026: a flat-fee Dutch exchange under AFM supervision
Finst is a Dutch custodial exchange, not a wallet. This review covers fees, coins, staking, withdrawals, regulation and where it falls short — verified August 2026.
CustodialBitvavo review 2026: the Dutch exchange with volume-tiered fees
Bitvavo is the largest Dutch exchange: 400+ assets, volume-tiered fees and in-app staking. This review covers the real trade-offs — verified August 2026.
Self-custodyMetaMask review 2026: still the default EVM wallet, and still a target
MetaMask is the most-used Ethereum wallet in the world — and therefore the most-phished. This review covers what it does well, where it falls short, and how to use it safely. Verified August 2026.
Self-custodyExodus review 2026: the easy multicoin wallet, with one real limitation
Exodus is one of the most popular beginner wallets in crypto: a polished multicoin app with a built-in exchange. This review covers what it does well, and the backup limitation most reviews skip. Verified August 2026.
Self-custodyTrust Wallet review 2026: a capable mobile wallet with a Binance connection
Trust Wallet is one of the most popular mobile wallets in crypto, supporting 100+ networks out of the box. This review covers the strengths, the Binance question, and how it compares to the alternatives. Verified August 2026.
Self-custodyPhantom review 2026: the Solana wallet, and the approval risk you must manage
Phantom is the most-used Solana wallet — and Solana's drainer scams specifically target it. This review covers what Phantom does well, the security model, and how to avoid the #1 Solana theft vector. Verified August 2026.
Self-custodyLedger Flex review 2026: the E-ink touchscreen hardware wallet
Ledger Flex is Ledger's premium hardware wallet with an E-ink touchscreen. This review covers security, supported coins, price and limitations — verified August 2026.
Self-custodyTrezor Safe 5 review 2026: the open-source hardware wallet, honestly assessed
Trezor Safe 5 is the flagship of the most open hardware-wallet line in the industry. This review covers its security architecture, backup flexibility, supported coins and the gaps you need to know.