14 articles
Guide
CLI vs GUI: is the command line the new standard?
The advantages of CLI over the graphical interface, the 2026 terminal renaissance, AI agents and crypto-exchange command-line tools. Has anyone aggregated multiple exchanges into a single CLI? Examples from the exchanges registered on our platform - Kraken, OKX, Crypto.com, Coinbase and CCXT.
In 2026 the command line (CLI) is enjoying a renaissance: speed, automation, machine-readable output and AI agents are making it the dominant interface in the professional segment. In this Norriwire explainer we analyse the advantages of CLI over GUI, the market trends, whether the command line is becoming the new standard for receiving up-to-date information, and whether any player has aggregated multiple crypto exchanges into a single CLI (CCXT - 100+ exchanges). We use the exchanges registered on our platform as examples: Kraken, OKX, Crypto.com and Coinbase, plus those that rely only on APIs/SDKs - Bitvavo, Bitstamp, Bitpanda, Gemini.
toms-abeltins· 8 Jun 2026· 8 min read
How-to
What Is Wu-Tao? Bittensor Analytics by Safello Labs
A free analytics platform for the Bittensor network and TAO from Safello Labs: what it does, who it is for, its features and risks, and what the alternatives are. A beginner's explainer.
Wu-Tao (wutao.app) is a free Bittensor analytics platform built by Safello Labs - the research subsidiary of the Swedish exchange Safello. It brings together the TAO price, real-time statistics and a unique subnet rating system in one place. We explain for beginners what Bittensor and TAO are, what Wu-Tao offers, who it is for, the main risks (ratings are not investment advice, a possible conflict of interest, high volatility) and the alternatives such as taostats and Subnet Alpha.
toms-abeltins· 8 Jun 2026· 6 min read
Tax-tool review
SUMM - crypto tax tool for the DeFi user
Formerly CryptoTaxCalculator, now SUMM - Australian tool with 1,000+ exchange integrations, MetaMask and Coinbase official partnership, and a specialisation in DeFi and Web3 portfolios
SUMM (formerly CryptoTaxCalculator) is a crypto tax tool with the widest integration set on the market - 1,000+ exchanges, 85+ blockchains and 200+ wallets. It is the official tax partner for MetaMask and Coinbase, with particularly strong DeFi support. In this friendly review we look at whether SUMM fits a Baltic or Nordic user, the pricing structure, which national tax forms it generates, and when Koinly or Divly may be the better pick.
toms-abeltins· 4 Jun 2026· 4 min read
How-to
Crypto on-ramp and off-ramp explained 2026
On-ramp and off-ramp are the two bridges between traditional finance and crypto. On-ramp: EUR/USD → crypto. Off-ramp: crypto → EUR/USD. Deep dive: how it works technically, MiCA-licensed providers across the Baltic and Nordic region, fees, security risks and beginner guide.
On-ramp and off-ramp are the two bridges between traditional finance and the crypto world. On-ramp converts EUR/USD to crypto (via SEPA, card, Apple Pay or Open Banking); off-ramp converts crypto back to fiat via exchange or crypto card. In this deep dive we analyse the technical flow, KYC/AML requirements, the MiCA framework, the main EEA providers (Bitvavo, Coinmotion, Simplex, Krak, Bleap), the fee structure and a beginner guide.
toms-abeltins· 2 Jun 2026· 8 min read
Guide
Blockpit crypto tax tool deep dive 2026
Blockpit AG (Linz, 2017) is the Austrian crypto tax and portfolio platform voted best Crypto Tax Calculator by BTC-Echo readers 2023-2025. Deep dive: history, acquisitions (Cryptotax, Accointing), Series A 2025 with Raiffeisen Bank International, 300,000+ users, comparison vs Koinly and Divly.
Blockpit AG (Linz, 2017) is an Austrian crypto tax and portfolio management platform with 300,000+ active users in the DACH region and KPMG-audited tax logic. In this deep dive we analyse the founding team (Florian Wimmer et al.), the two major acquisitions (Cryptotax 2020, Accointing from Glassnode 2023), the March 2025 Series A with Raiffeisen Bank International as lead investor, the service set (real-time Tax Optimizer, NFT support across 500K+ assets, 160+ exchange and 190 blockchain integrations), pricing (Basic €49/year, Plus +€47.90), strengths (KPMG audit, TÜV AUSTRIA certification, free portfolio tracker, average €2,395 user savings) and the comparison vs Koinly and Divly in the Baltic and Nordic region.
toms-abeltins· 2 Jun 2026· 7 min read
How-to
Meme coins guide 2026 — what they are and is it worth it
How meme coins work, the most popular in May 2026 (DOGE, SHIB, PEPE, BONK, TRUMP), comparison with stablecoins and altcoins, MiCA/CASP regulation, risks and tips for Baltic and Nordic readers.
Meme coins are internet-joke cryptocurrencies with a combined market cap of about $34.7 billion in May 2026. This 1000-word guide explains how meme coins technically work (ERC-20, Solana SPL, AMM liquidity pools), covers the top 10 in May 2026 (DOGE, SHIB, MemeCore, PEPE, Official Trump, BONK, Pudgy Penguins, SPX6900, FLOKI, WIF), compares them with stablecoins and altcoins, answers whether MiCA and licensed CASPs apply (yes — whitepaper, marketing rules, due diligence), describes trends (political tokens, AI memes, Solana dominance, pump.fun launchpads) and explains whether it is worth creating your own meme coin. Risks and tips for Baltic and Nordic readers.
toms-abeltins· 30 May 2026· 5 min read
Tax-tool review
What is Divly? Nordic crypto tax tool review (2026)
Stockholm fintech Divly AB, founded in 2021 by two Stockholm School of Economics graduates, has become a specialised Nordic and Baltic crypto-tax tool - localised Skatteverket K4, Skatteetaten RF-1359, Verohallinto, Skattestyrelsen, VID D-21, VMI GPM308 and MTA Tulu deklaratsioon forms, one-off payment from €39, a manual Expert review option and partnerships with Coinmotion and Safello.
An independent, fact-based review of Divly for the Norriwire region (Baltics and Nordics). We look at the founding team, the $400K seed round, customer-base size, the integration catalogue (130+ exchanges, 200+ wallets, 7,000+ currencies), the pricing model (€39-€899 one-off), tax-form support across all seven Norriwire target markets, and how Divly positions itself against Koinly, CoinTracking and Blockpit.
toms-abeltins· 27 May 2026· 10 min read
How-to
What is an ETF? A Simple Guide for Beginners
What are Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), how do they work, what are their benefits and risks, and what role do the new Spot Bitcoin ETFs play in the financial world?
An educational guide on Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). Learn how these financial instruments make it easy and cheap to diversify your portfolio, how they differ from mutual funds, and how Spot Bitcoin ETFs are changing the landscape.
toms-abeltins· 26 May 2026· 7 min read
Guide
Altcoins vs Stablecoins: Beginner's Guide & Comparison
Blockchain alternative coins, their issuers, ecosystem role, and key differences from stable coins
Learn what altcoins are, who creates them, and how they work. In this simple guide for beginners, we compare altcoins with stable coins and share practical safety tips.
toms-abeltins· 24 May 2026· 5 min read
Education
NFTs for beginners 2026 - what they are, how they work, and why someone paid $69 million for pixels
A simple, accessible NFT explainer for people who know nothing about the topic yet. Beeple, CryptoPunks, BAYC, the differences from Bitcoin and stablecoins, how to buy your first NFT, the risks, and the Norriwire region context.
If you have ever wondered why the news in 2021 reported on a "JPG file" sold for 69 million dollars, or why someone is paying 70,000 dollars for a pixelated profile picture, you are in the right place. This article is aimed at someone who knows nothing about NFTs yet, and the goal is to explain in plain language what they are, how they work, how they differ from Bitcoin and stablecoins, and whether you even need one.
toms-abeltins· 17 May 2026· 14 min read
Tax-tool review
Koinly for the Baltic and Nordic regions - the only global crypto-tax tool with all 7 country forms (2026)
The global crypto-tax leader (since 2018, 850+ exchange integrations, 40,000+ Trustpilot reviews, 4.6 rating) with official tax-form generation in all 7 Norriwire target markets - LV D-21, LT GPM308, EE Tulu dekl., FI Lomake 9, SE K4, NO RF-1359, DK Årsopgørelse. Per-tax-year pricing ($49-$279), free tier up to 10,000 transactions.
Filling out crypto tax returns in the Baltic and Nordic regions has always been labour-intensive - most international tools only produce a generic PDF and you have to transcribe numbers into LV D-21 or FI Lomake 9 yourself. Koinly solves this - it is the only global tool that generates official forms for all 7 Norriwire target markets. This deep dive covers why Koinly leads the market, how the per-tax-year pricing works, what sets it apart from Divly/Blockpit/CoinTracking, and when it fits a specific Baltic/Nordic user.
toms-abeltins· 16 May 2026· 14 min read
How-to
Hardware Wallet Guide 2026 - Why You Need One
USB, Bluetooth and air-gapped wallet types, a comparison table for 19 models (Ledger, Trezor, BitBox, Coldcard, Foundation, NGRAVE, Tangem, Keystone, Blockstream Jade, etc.), and how to pick the right one
A hardware wallet holds your crypto private key in a secure chip, off the internet. This guide walks through the three main types — USB-cable, Bluetooth/mobile, and air-gapped QR/NFC — with concrete examples from the 19 models in our catalog: Ledger Nano S Plus (€53), Trezor Safe 3 (€59), Ledger Nano X (€109), Trezor Safe 5 (€129), BitBox02 (€149), Coldcard Q (€185), Foundation Passport (€240), NGRAVE ZERO (€398), Ledger Stax (€419) and more.
toms-abeltins· 15 May 2026· 12 min read