Articles
2026-06-12
Why we built a wallet for exactly one network
Every other wallet adds chains. We removed them. The case for a wallet that does one network properly, and what that buys you in practice.
2026-06-12
What is Base? A plain-English guide
Base is an Ethereum layer 2 built by Coinbase. Here is what that means, why fees are so low, and why we chose it for Simple Base Swap.
2026-06-12
What a swap actually costs: fees and slippage explained
Every swap has three costs: the service fee, the network fee, and slippage. Here is what each one is, what we charge, and how to keep all three low.
2026-06-12
Why strange tokens appear in your wallet, and what to do about them
Sooner or later a token you never bought shows up in your balance, with a website in its name and a deadline to claim something. Here is what that is.
2026-06-12
Self-custody, explained simply
What non-custodial actually means, how recovery phrases work, and the safety habits that keep your crypto yours.
2026-06-12
Your recovery phrase: the only backup that matters
The recovery phrase is the master key to your wallet. Here is how to store it properly, what never to do with it, and how scammers try to get it.
2026-06-12
How to get ETH on Base: the three easiest ways
Your wallet is ready but empty. Here are the three simplest ways to fund it with ETH on the Base network, and the one mistake to avoid.
2026-06-12
Adding custom tokens: how to find a contract address you can trust
Any Base token can be added to your wallet by pasting its contract address. The skill worth learning is finding the right address, because tickers can lie.
2026-06-09
Welcome to Simple Base Swap
A non-custodial wallet and token swap for the Base network. Here is what it is and how to get started.