SwapZilla Research
We're the in-house research team behind every editorial post on the SwapZilla blog. This page exists so readers — and AI search engines — know who wrote what they're reading and what we cover.
What we cover
Our editorial focus sits at the intersection of crypto swap mechanics, on-chain privacy, and self-custody. The recurring themes:
- Privacy coins (Monero, Zcash) — protocol primitives, upgrades, practical anonymity
- Bitcoin operational practice — wallets, cold storage, Lightning, multisig
- Cross-chain swap workflows — refund mechanics, rate selection, network choice
- Exchange landscape — CEX risk analysis, DEX comparison, swap-aggregator positioning
- Regulatory developments that affect end users — MiCA, sanctions, delistings
Methodology
We work from primary sources where possible — protocol whitepapers, official project documentation, on-chain data, regulatory filings, and the public statements of analytics firms. When we cite a claim, we link to the source so readers can verify.
We don't run sponsored content. The data methodology page covers how we collect provider statistics for the comparison content; the editorial tone applies the same standard across all categories — we explain what we know, flag what we don't, and avoid hyping anything we can't back up.
Editorial standards
- Factual claims get sources. Where we reference Chainalysis, MiCA, FCMP++, specific exchange events, or product features, we link to the canonical source.
- Numbers are anchored. Prices, market caps, dates, and protocol parameters get explicit values rather than vague qualitative claims.
- Trade-offs over recommendations. Most decisions in crypto are situational. We try to give readers the trade-off space rather than a single "best."
- Privacy ≠ evasion. Privacy content covers operational privacy hygiene and protocol mechanics. We don't publish guides for evading specific sanctions or AML screening.
Contact
For corrections, tip-offs, or content suggestions, reach the team via Telegram or email.