Guides
Practical walkthroughs from beginner to advanced.
Table of Contents
🔨Minting HTTs
How to Mint HEX Time Tokens (HTTs)
beginnerStep-by-step guide to minting HEX Time Tokens on Actuator — create or delegate a Portable HEX Stake, choose a redemption day, confirm the mint
~7 min read
How to Redeem HEX Time Tokens (HTTs)
beginnerLearn how to redeem your HEX Time Tokens back into HEX at or before maturity
~2 min read
Understanding Early Redemption Penalties on HTTs
intermediateDetailed explanation of how early redemption penalties work on HEX Time Tokens
~3 min read
🌾Farming & Vaults
📈Trading HTTs
📚Core Concepts
🔒Security
How to Set Up Your Windows PC for Crypto Security
beginnerStep-by-step hardening of a Windows PC for crypto — Windows 11 check, clean install, standard account, BitLocker, Defender and Smart App Control, appliance discipline
~5 min read
How to Set Up Your Mac for Crypto Security
beginnerStep-by-step hardening of a MacBook for crypto — Apple Silicon check, fresh start, non-admin account, FileVault, Lockdown Mode, and the appliance discipline
~4 min read
Physical Security & OPSEC for Crypto Holders
beginnerDon't be a known target — KYC-leak lessons, home practices, the wrench-attack answer, travel rules, and what to do if your address leaks
~4 min read
The Security Checklist: What to Do, in What Order
beginnerOne free day, all bases covered — the shopping list to gather first, then every security step in dependency order, each linking to the page that owns the details
~4 min read
Crypto Inheritance — a Plan Your Heirs Can Execute
beginnerSelf-custody dies with the key-holder unless you plan — the letter-of-instruction pattern, Shamir shares across heirs, the practice run, and what never to do
~4 min read
Wallet Backup Standards: SLIP-39 and 24-Word BIP-39, with a Passphrase
intermediateThe two backup standards and how to create each on a Trezor — SLIP-39 multi-share, 24-word BIP-39, the passphrase both must carry, and the 33-word command-line expert path
~8 min read
How to Evaluate a Portfolio Tracker
beginnerThe trade-offs portfolio trackers don't advertise — what a server learns, where fees hide, why a swap button changes everything, and the only trust signals a clone can't fake.
~5 min read
📎Reference
Reading HEX from the Source
intermediateThe HEX contract explained straight from the deployed code — selectors, stakes, payouts, penalties. Plain language, checked line-by-line against the live bytecode on Ethereum and PulseChain.
~12 min read
Non-Official HEX Staking Frontends
intermediateThird-party apps for staking HEX — Icosa, Staker App, and TShare.app — what each is, who runs it, whether it's live, and how to vet any frontend before you trust it. Credit, not endorsement.
~11 min read
IPFS: Decentralized Access to HEX
beginnerHow IPFS ensures HEX remains accessible even if official websites go down — the decentralized frontend, the IPFS hash, gateway links, and why it matters
~4 min read
💸Bringing Funds to PulseChain
How to get your funds onto PulseChain — from banks, Ethereum, or other chains.
From Banks and Back to Banks
Old Glory Bank → 0xCoast → PulseChain. One of the fastest fiat on-ramp paths for US users. Fund via ACH, cash deposits, or Zelle, then buy PLS, HEX, or mint CST stablecoin directly on PulseChain. Reverse the process to cash out.
beginnerInternet Money Wallet
Non-custodial, open-source wallet with native PulseChain support. Built-in "Change" cross-chain swap feature, optimized gas, and easy bridging from Ethereum, Base, or BSC. Android, iOS, and Chrome extension.
beginnerProveX Using Zelle from Your Bank
P2P fiat-to-crypto on-ramp using zero-knowledge proofs. Send Zelle from your US bank, prove payment with the ProveX browser extension, and receive USDC on PulseChain automatically. No KYC, full self-custody.
beginnerBridging from Ethereum
Use the official PulseChain bridge to transfer USDC, DAI, ETH, HEX, and WBTC from Ethereum to PulseChain. Two-way, ~10-30 minutes, ~0.3% fee + Ethereum gas. Step-by-step with security tips.
intermediateLiberty Swap
Non-custodial, intent-based cross-chain swap platform. Bridge USDC from Base, BSC, Arbitrum, or Ethereum directly to PLS, HEX, or stables on PulseChain. One transaction, ~2-3 minutes, low fees, privacy mode.
intermediatePowerCity Bridge
PortalX (portalxswap.io) is PowerCity's non-custodial bridge and DEX aggregator. Finds the best routes across bridges and DEXes to bring USDC, USDT, or DAI from Base, BSC, Arbitrum, or Ethereum into PulseChain. Compares routes automatically.
intermediate💱Decentralized Exchanges to Buy HEX, HTTs or ACTR
Swap tokens directly on PulseChain — no account, no KYC, full self-custody.
PulseX (pulsex.com)
The primary DEX on PulseChain. Connect your wallet, swap PLS/HEX/PLSX, provide liquidity, and farm. Full guide with IPFS frontend setup, wallet connection, and trading steps.
pulsex.com ↗Piteas (piteas.io)
DEX aggregator on PulseChain. Finds the best swap routes across multiple liquidity sources for optimal pricing and lower slippage. One-click token management, fiat on-ramps, and portfolio tracking.
piteas.io ↗UDEX — Feeless Trading
No-swap-fee DEX from Plusx.app, part of the uP/uPX/LPX ecosystem. Zero fees with LPX liquidity positions and receipt tokens. Currently in development — preparing guide for launch.
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Multi-chain DEX with V2 and V3 concentrated liquidity on PulseChain. Swap tokens, provide liquidity with custom price ranges, and earn trading fees. Includes built-in explorer at scan.9mm.pro.
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