Werner Vermaak

Werner Vermaak

Web3 Content Strategist

Werner Vermaak is a Web3 author and crypto journalist with a strong interest in cybersecurity, DeFi, and emerging blockchain infrastructure. With more than eight years of industry experience creating over 1000 educational articles for leading Web3 teams, he produces clear, accurate, and actionable organic material for crypto users.

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Crypto and Web3's 12 Biggest Narratives in 2026

Crypto and Web3's 12 Biggest Narratives in 2026

WWerner VermaakFeb 20, 2026

From prediction markets and ZK privacy to RWAs, DePAI, and agentic finance—discover the top crypto narratives driving Web3 in 2026 and where smart money is flowing.

Honeypot Crypto Scam: How to Detect & Avoid Them [2026 Guide]

Honeypot Crypto Scams: How to Detect and Avoid Them

WWerner VermaakFeb 18, 2026

Honeypot crypto scams trap your funds in tokens you can't sell. Learn how honeypot smart contracts work, the latest scam variants in 2026, and the best tools to detect them before you invest.

How to Use Phantom Wallet Safely: A Beginner’s Guide

How to Use Phantom Wallet Safely: A Beginner’s Guide

WWerner VermaakFeb 12, 2026

A comprehensive guide on how to use Phantom wallet safely, covering setup, transactions, staking, and essential security best practices.

WEF 2026 Cybersecurity Report | Wake-Up Call for Crypto Security

Wake Up! WEF 2026 Cybersecurity Report Sounds Alarm For Crypto Sector

WWerner VermaakFeb 11, 2026

The World Economic Forum's Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026 puts crypto in the crosshairs. AI threats, fraud, supply chain risks—here's what actually works.

What is Self-Custody in Crypto? | Complete Beginner's Guide

What is Self-Custody in Crypto? A Complete Beginner's Guide

WWerner VermaakFeb 9, 2026

Learn what self-custody means, why it matters, and how to secure your crypto with real-time protection. Your keys, your coins.

Pig Butchering Romance Scams: Protect Crypto | Security

Pig Butchering Romance Scams: How to Protect Your Crypto

WWerner VermaakFeb 8, 2026

Pig butchering scams stole $75B+ and grew 40% YoY. Learn how romance scammers use crypto to steal funds and how to protect yourself in 2026.

The Psychology of Crypto Scams: How And Why They Still Work

The Psychology of Crypto Scams: How And Why They Still Work

WWerner VermaakJan 16, 2026

Learn how crypto scammers exploit human psychology to steal funds. Understand why even experienced users fall for scams and how to protect yourself from social engineering attacks.

Top 26 Web3 Security Threats In 2026

Top 26 Web3 Security Threats In 2026

WWerner VermaakJan 15, 2026

Comprehensive guide to all 26 Web3 security threats in 2026. Learn about social engineering, phishing attacks, private key compromise, malicious smart contracts, wallet drainers, DeFi exploits, and how to protect yourself from these critical risks.

The Ultimate Web3 Security Beginner Guide For 2026

The Ultimate Web3 Security Beginner Guide For 2026

WWerner VermaakDec 23, 2025

Complete beginner's guide to Web3 security in 2026. Learn the 10 biggest risks, 3-layer protection strategy, and essential security practices to protect your crypto assets.

Address Poisoning Attacks: How They Scam Web3 Users

Address Poisoning Attacks: How They Scam Web3 Users

WWerner VermaakDec 11, 2025

Learn how address poisoning attacks work, how to detect them, and protect yourself from losing crypto to lookalike wallet addresses. Complete guide with real case studies.

Kerberus CEO: "Web3 Users Shouldn't Be Getting Drained in 2025"

Kerberus CEO: "Web3 Users Shouldn't Be Getting Drained in 2025"

WWerner VermaakNov 19, 2025

Alex Katz on fighting a culture that normalized scams, building real-time defense systems, and why Kerberus maintains zero user losses while protecting 250,000+ users.

5 Best Web3 Security Tools of 2026

Web3 Security Tools: How to Protect Your Assets in 2026

WWerner VermaakNov 19, 2025

Comprehensive guide to the best Web3 security tools for 2026. Learn about phishing protection, transaction scanning, and essential security tips to safeguard your crypto assets.

Crypto Wallet Drainers: How to Stay Safe in Web3

Crypto Wallet Drainers: How to Stay Safe in Web3

WWerner VermaakNov 10, 2025

Learn how crypto wallet drainers work, recognize attacks, and protect your digital assets. Comprehensive guide with case studies and best practices.

Glossary

AI Crypto Scam

AI Crypto Scam

WWerner VermaakFeb 18, 2026

An AI crypto scam uses artificial intelligence to create sophisticated cryptocurrency fraud including deepfakes, cloned voices, and personalized phishing.

Bitcoin

Bitcoin

WWerner VermaakFeb 18, 2026

Bitcoin is the world's first decentralized digital currency, created in 2009 by Satoshi Nakamoto enabling peer-to-peer transactions without intermediaries.

DeFi (Decentralized Finance)

DeFi (Decentralized Finance)

WWerner VermaakFeb 18, 2026

DeFi is a blockchain-based financial ecosystem that recreates traditional banking through smart contracts without intermediaries.

Decentralized Exchange (DEX)

Decentralized Exchange (DEX)

WWerner VermaakFeb 18, 2026

A DEX is a cryptocurrency trading platform that operates through smart contracts, allowing users to trade without centralized intermediaries.

Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)

Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)

WWerner VermaakFeb 18, 2026

The EVM is a decentralized computing environment that executes smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain.

Ethereum

Ethereum

WWerner VermaakFeb 18, 2026

Ethereum is a decentralized blockchain platform that enables smart contracts and dApps through its programmable virtual machine.

Honeypot

Honeypot

WWerner VermaakFeb 18, 2026

Learn what a honeypot smart contract is and how these crypto traps work to steal funds.

Keylogger

Keylogger

WWerner VermaakFeb 18, 2026

A keylogger is malicious software or hardware that secretly records keystrokes to capture private keys, seed phrases, and passwords.

Malware

Malware

WWerner VermaakFeb 18, 2026

Malware is malicious software designed to infiltrate devices, steal data, or gain unauthorized control. In crypto, malware often targets private keys and wallets.

MEV Attack

MEV Attack

WWerner VermaakFeb 18, 2026

Learn what an MEV attack is, how it works, and how users can reduce risk in Web3.

Non-Custodial Wallet

Non-Custodial Wallet

WWerner VermaakFeb 18, 2026

A non-custodial wallet gives users complete control over private keys and funds without third-party custody.

Quantum Computing

Quantum Computing

WWerner VermaakFeb 18, 2026

Quantum computing leverages quantum mechanical phenomena to process information exponentially faster than classical computers for certain problems.

Reentrancy Attack

Reentrancy Attack

WWerner VermaakFeb 18, 2026

Learn what a reentrancy attack is and why it remains a critical smart contract risk.

Sybil Attack

Sybil Attack

WWerner VermaakFeb 18, 2026

A Sybil attack is when a single entity creates multiple fake identities to gain disproportionate influence over a decentralized network.

Solana

Solana

WWerner VermaakFeb 18, 2026

Solana is a Top 10 ranked high-performance layer-1 blockchain designed for fast, low-cost transactions using Proof of Stake and Proof of History.

Web3

Web3

WWerner VermaakNov 20, 2024

Web3 is the decentralized internet owned by users. Learn how blockchain, crypto, and dApps work, and the security challenges you face.

Web3 Wallet

Web3 Wallet

WWerner VermaakNov 19, 2024

A Web3 wallet stores your private keys and crypto. Learn how wallets work, different types, and how to secure them against hackers.

Social Engineering

Social Engineering

WWerner VermaakNov 18, 2024

Social engineering attacks manipulate you into revealing secrets. Learn to spot psychological tricks and protect your crypto assets.

Web3 Security

Web3 Security

WWerner VermaakNov 17, 2024

Web3 security protects you from hacks and scams. Learn about wallet security, smart contract risks, and how to stay safe in crypto.

Phishing

Phishing

WWerner VermaakNov 16, 2024

Web3 phishing attacks impersonate trusted sites to steal your keys. Learn to spot fake websites and protect your wallet with Kerberus.

Transaction Poisoning

Transaction Poisoning

WWerner VermaakNov 15, 2024

Transaction poisoning tricks you into copying fake addresses. Learn how this scam works and how to verify recipients with Kerberus.

Smart Contract Vulnerability

Smart Contract Vulnerability

WWerner VermaakNov 14, 2024

Smart contract bugs can cause massive crypto losses. Learn about common vulnerabilities and how to check contracts before investing.

ApprovalForAll Exploit

ApprovalForAll Exploit

WWerner VermaakNov 13, 2024

The setApprovalForAll exploit lets scammers steal all your NFTs. Learn how this attack works and how to manage permissions safely.

Rugpull

Rugpull

WWerner VermaakNov 12, 2024

Rugpulls happen when developers steal investor funds. Learn to spot exit scams and protect your investments with our guide.

Private Key

Private Key

WWerner VermaakNov 11, 2024

Your private key controls your crypto. Learn how it works, why it's crucial for security, and how to keep it safe from theft.

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT)

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT)

WWerner VermaakNov 10, 2024

NFTs are unique digital assets on the blockchain. Learn how NFTs work, their use cases, and how to protect your collection from theft.

Multisig Wallet

Multisig Wallet

WWerner VermaakNov 9, 2024

Multisig wallets require multiple keys for transactions, offering better security. Learn how they work and when to use them for your crypto assets.

Malicious Approvals

Malicious Approvals

WWerner VermaakNov 8, 2024

Malicious approvals let scammers drain your wallet. Learn to spot dangerous permissions and revoke them to secure your crypto.

Front-End Compromise

Front-End Compromise

WWerner VermaakNov 7, 2024

Attackers hack dApp front-ends to steal your crypto. Learn how front-end compromises happen and how to verify websites with Kerberus.

Flash-Loan Attack

Flash-Loan Attack

WWerner VermaakNov 6, 2024

Flash-loan attacks exploit DeFi protocols for risk-free profit. Learn how these complex attacks work and how to protect your assets.

Fake Airdrop Scam

Fake Airdrop Scam

WWerner VermaakNov 5, 2024

Fake airdrops promise free tokens to steal your crypto. Learn to spot scam campaigns and protect your wallet from malicious claims.

DaaS (Drainer-as-a-Service)

DaaS (Drainer-as-a-Service)

WWerner VermaakNov 4, 2024

Drainer-as-a-Service (DaaS) platforms empower criminals to steal crypto. Understand the threat and protect your wallet from organized scams.

Crypto Wallet Drainer

Crypto Wallet Drainer

WWerner VermaakNov 3, 2024

Wallet drainers steal crypto by tricking you into approving transactions. Learn how they work and how to block them with Kerberus.

Cross-Chain Bridge Vulnerability

Cross-Chain Bridge Vulnerability

WWerner VermaakNov 2, 2024

Cross-chain bridge hacks cause massive crypto losses. Learn how bridge exploits work and how to protect your assets when moving funds.

Address Poisoning

Address Poisoning

WWerner VermaakNov 1, 2024

Address poisoning attacks trick you into sending crypto to scammers. Learn how to spot fake addresses and secure your wallet with Kerberus.