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Werner Vermaak

Cape Town, Taiwan, United States
As seen in: Yahoo Finance, CoinMarketCap, Finder.com, Finder, Yahoo Finanzas, CryptoSlate
Covers:  Web3 Crypto AI DePIN RWA Crypto regulations Crypto news, security, basics DeFi blockchain AI NFTs
Doesn't Cover: I don't promote scam coins, and I do not provide financial advice of any kind. I only inform readers on trends and events, based on transparent on-chain data and analysis.
Covering crypto since 2017, fighting AI slop till the robots take over. Read my latest at @fairgambling dot com

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Werner Vermaak’s Biography

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Web3 SEO Writer and Journalist (since 2017)

I'm a seasoned freelance Web3/crypto content editor, writer and strategist with over 8 years of experience in Web3 and 15 in tech. I cover all emerging tech, including AI and robotics.

I have covered as official media several of the world's biggest crypto conferences, including Bitcoin Miami 2023, Bitcoin MENA 2026, Token2049 Singapore (3x), Korea Blockchain Week, Solana Breakpoint (3x), European Blockchain Convention, World Blockchain Summit etc.

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Sygna (SEO Content)

Sygna (SEO Content)

I started, wrote and managed the regulatory crypto AML blog and PR content for Sygna from 2019 to 2023, build…

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CoinMarketCap Contributor

CoinMarketCap Contributor

I worked with CMC from 2019 to 2025, helping launch its Academy. My weekly narrative research reports on X…

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CoolWallet - SEO Content Manager (2018-2024)

CoolWallet - SEO Content Manager (2018-2024)

SEO Content Manager and writer from 2018 to 2024 for this pioneering hardware wallet. I helped CoolWallet i…

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Can AI Aid in the Recovery Of Lost Bitcoin?

Can AI Aid in the Recovery Of Lost Bitcoin?

Unlocking Lost Fortunes: Werner explores the nightmares of billion-dollar locks and the quest to reclaim lost…

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Wallet Hygiene Guide: How To Keep Your Crypto Safe

Wallet Hygiene Guide: How To Keep Your Crypto Safe

Learn the most vital Web3 wallet hygiene practices to protect your crypto in 2026. Covers seed phrase securit…

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What is Web 3.0? Decentralized Internet Explained [2020]

What is Web 3.0? Decentralized Internet Explained [2020]

Web 3.0 is a decentralized internet built on an open blockchain network that is not owned and controlled by l…

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Play Money, Real Gambling: Roblox Is Just the Start

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By Werner Vermaak
| fairgambling.com
Sweepstakes casinos, Robux sites, loot boxes, and social casino apps all claim they fall outside gambling law with no purchase or no real prize. Courts worldwide have found otherwise… Key Insights Every play-money product deletes one leg of gambling law's three-part test: sweepstakes structure away the payment; loot boxes and social casinos declare the prize worthless.
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How to Revoke Crypto Token Approvals in 2026

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By Werner Vermaak
| kerberus.com
Introduction Step-by-step guide to revoking token approvals on Ethereum and Solana. Protect your wallet from dormant permissions that hackers exploit months after you forget about them. What are Token Approvals? Every time you use a decentralized exchange, mint an NFT, or interact with a DeFi protocol, your wallet asks you to approve a smart contract to access your tokens. This is a token approval.
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Bitcoin 101 For Beginners: BTC’s Past, Present and Future

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By Werner Vermaak
| kerberus.com
Introduction Welcome to the world of Bitcoin, the original cryptocurrency that has captured global attention since its inception in 2008, with its appeal as so-called “digital gold” and a hedge against centralized monetary inflation. Whether you’re a professional trader or a beginner investor trawling Reddit for answers, understanding what Bitcoin really is has become a necessity in today’s digital age.
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

Of course. I'm Gen X

How is social media changing news?

We're relying far too much on user comments and opinions in order to create longer content. It's lazy. There's need to know and nice to know

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Ron Burgundy