it's been a long time I have access mew

[gawer33]

hi, it's been a long time since I have access mew I usually store my tokens on an exchange because I'm an active trader. does myetherwallet is on a new look? I just need to be sure, Im being skeptical to use the website because of its new look, it might be a phishing website.

[mk4]

It's legitimate and they indeed just had a re-design recently. There are some articles on the web about this if you're interested:

https://icomagazine.com/myetherwallet-launches-mew-v5-new-design/
https://blog.kyber.network/myetherwallet-mew-s-new-interface-makes-swapping-tokens-with-kyber-even-easier-74414a916774

[pooya87]

how about sticking to cold storage?
you can do it with MEW too! it already has that option. just head over to their github repository[1] and download the source code. you can run the "website" by opening the index.html file. then its just a matter of entering your private key, getting your address (if you don't have it already), transferring that address to an online computer to create a transaction and then getting that tx to the same offline computer to sign and then taking it to the online computer to broadcast.
so basically 3 steps:
1. online: create a raw unsigned transaction
2. offline: sign the transaction with private key
3. online: broadcast

[1] https://github.com/MyEtherWallet/MyEtherWallet

[crairezx20]

I still using MEW wallet without any problem but after checking the https://vintage.myetherwallet.com/ this sub domain of their site doesn't work just testing just now.

It seems that they are temporary down well I have my own backup on Metamask so it's not a problem.

You can use Metamask as an alternative if you feel not safe.

[poochpocket]

This is the original MEW website. You can use it with assurance

https://www.myetherwallet.com

Also for more knowledge you can check forbes article about the update here.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/leslieankney/2019/02/11/myetherwallet-releases-a-full-redesign/amp/


I can say it is still the same MEW with better features and good interface.

[jossiel]

I also verify that they have a new interface.

I usually store my tokens on an exchange because I'm an active trader.

I'll take my part on what you said here, you may be an active trader but you shouldn't put all of your tokens on any exchange. That isn't enough reason to store most of your funds there. I advise you to put only what you afford to lose and don't trust exchange that much.

[joniboini]

You can use Metamask as an alternative if you feel not safe.

Second this. MetaMask is a better choice for me because you can use it without exposing your private key or something like that. It also supports sending tokens now so for me MyEtherWallet is no longer needed. But they're still good though, still a good alternative especially after the new update. Interestingly, Etherscan also updates their looks now. It looks more modern and trendy.

[akihikohideaki]

Yes yesterday I was also surprised that myetherwallet did change its appearance, at first I was confused when I wanted to access it, I had to do it repeatedly to make sure.
But I am satisfied with the new appearance now, in terms of appearance I now look more attractive, character and elegance. And this new version also gives users the opportunity to exchange tokens comfortably.
The launch of the fifth version of Myetherwallet is said to help improve user experience and improve security by enhancing a new security feature called SendSafe to help verify other addresses before making transactions.

[Awesomus Maximus]

I was confused at first with this new look too. What I did to ensure I was on the right website is check the URL. I checked the URL letter by letter making sure there are no strange characters, no dots above or below the letters, and so on. You get the point. If you can check the URL and confirm that it is indeed https://www.myetherwallet.com and not something else, you can be sure you are at the right place. Then you don't have to rely on the answers of other people. Just saying, for similar situations in the future.

[UserU]

I was confused at first with this new look too. What I did to ensure I was on the right website is check the URL. I checked the URL letter by letter making sure there are no strange characters, no dots above or below the letters, and so on. You get the point. If you can check the URL and confirm that it is indeed https://www.myetherwallet.com and not something else, you can be sure you are at the right place. Then you don't have to rely on the answers of other people. Just saying, for similar situations in the future.

You can always bookmark the page to avoid confusion. MEW always recommends doing so each time you access the site.

[IlVeroNico]

I use MEW from time to time, with the new interface i couldn't find the option to see the wallet with address only (i just went to etherscan instead)

Anyone has found a way to check it that way (address only)?

[boysthanos12]

I did notice the changes too and I have the same feeling as you that it's a phishing site because of the new look but I do see a link in the site about the news of MEW about changing the looks of mew.

[mk4]

I use MEW from time to time, with the new interface i couldn't find the option to see the wallet with address only (i just went to etherscan instead)

Anyone has found a way to check it that way (address only)?

I couldn't find it as well. Well, if you prefer to do address lookups on MyEtherWallet rather than on other sites like EtherScan, you can freely go back to the legacy or "vintage" version of MEW[1] and do the lookup there instead.

Might be a slight hassle, but at least the option is there.

[1] https://vintage.myetherwallet.com/

[harizen]

hi, it's been a long time since I have access mew I usually store my tokens on an exchange because I'm an active trader. does myetherwallet is on a new look? I just need to be sure, Im being skeptical to use the website because of its new look, it might be a phishing website.

The change on MEW interface sounds a trendy one on the crypto world so a simple search will surely gave you answer. Anyhow, that's what I like for those who are confused, getting the feedback from the community first before engaging into it as a safety precaution.

The new MEW is the MEW you have known before. That's the legit MEW and nothing else. Of course always input the correct URL and bookmark it for future reference.

[The Cryptovator]

I just noticed now they have redesigned website. That's not phishing site since website address is same. I am also not using mew since I am actively trading on exchange. That's why I don't need to store token. But if anyone want to hold for long time then I would like to suggest use wallet with private key. Holding long time on exchange isn't safe to me. And always try to bookmark all important websites, so you will not confuse.

[Sri rahayu]

~snip~
https://blog.kyber.network/myetherwallet-mew-s-new-interface-makes-swapping-tokens-with-kyber-even-easier-74414a916774

I have read this, MEW integrated Kyber’s liquidity protocol on April 2018, allowing millions of users to access and convert tokens directly and easily on their platform without going to third-party sites.
I'm a little confused because I haven't done it before, whether it's forkdelta and the like? I want a little direction from experienced people.

[kindbtc]

Seems like most of the eth based decentralized services have recently improved their designs and user interfaces for example just have a look at etherscan and ethplorer as well they seem to have improved as well.

[Lalafell]

The MyEtherWallet have good update and you can see it in the user interface. I just access my MyEtherWallet few days ago and I am so amazed on it's new update where you can the develop use interface of the website but it's hard to know where you can put your private key and that is my first problem when i first access it.

[talkbitcoin]

Seems like most of the eth based decentralized services have recently improved their designs and user interfaces for example just have a look at etherscan and ethplorer as well they seem to have improved as well.

most of those sites (like the explorers) are doing these changes because they are in a competition and they want more traffic so that they can get better banner  ads and make more money.
so if they don't change their interfaces and remain bad, they will lose the race and become obsolete.

[rijaljun]

I think yes. Same as etherscan that recently change their website look. To prevent you from accesing fake website or phising website, you better bookmark it, or use metamask.