Ethan Mercer is a crypto researcher with a computer science background. He has been following Bitcoin, DeFi and on-chain data since 2019 and writes CryptoRewards' guides to exchanges, referral codes and fees. His approach is simple: read the official terms, check the numbers, and explain the result in plain English. Not a trading guru, just a tech guy who spends a lot of time on blockchain stuff.

Education

  • B.S. in Computer Science, University of Texas at Austin (2017–2021). Focus on software development, data analysis and distributed systems.

Experience

  • Crypto researcher (2021–present). Researching blockchain projects, DeFi protocols and crypto market trends.
  • On-chain analytics with Dune Analytics and Etherscan.
  • Writing beginner-friendly guides about crypto exchanges, wallets and blockchain technology.
  • Hands-on with smart contracts, staking and decentralised applications.

Writes about

  • Exchange referral codes, sign-up bonuses and fee discounts
  • MiCA and how exchanges serve EU customers
  • Wallets, staking and on-chain data

Articles and guides