What Are DeFi Tokens?
Decentralized finance tokens provide crypto users with access to a number of bank-like services such as loans, lending and insurance.
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Aave: Understanding the Crypto Lending Platform
Aave connects crypto borrowers and lenders directly, removing the need for a middleman.
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DeFi vs. CeFi in Crypto
Decentralized finance is a core value in crypto, but DeFi platforms can have a steep learning curve. Centralized finance platforms can provide an easier and more familiar point of entry for people.
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How Does MakerDAO Work? Understanding the 'Central Bank of Crypto'
The decentralized finance project is known for its overcollateralized stablecoin, DAI, as well as its decentralized governance.
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What Is SushiSwap? How to Get Started on the Crypto Exchange
The fully decentralized exchange allows users to swap Ethereum-based tokens for one another.
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What Are Liquidity Pools?
The term refers to a collection of tokens or digital assets locked in a smart contract that provide essential liquidity to decentralized exchanges.
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What Is DeFi?
Decentralized finance (DeFi) applications aim to cut out the middlemen of our everyday finances.
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What Is Yearn? A Guide to the Gateway of Decentralized Finance
Yearn.Finance, a pioneer of decentralized finance, aims to be the “Amazon of DeFi” with automated investments and more than 20% yields. Here’s how it works.
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What Is PancakeSwap? Here’s How to Start Using It
PancakeSwap is a quick and cheap decentralized exchange.
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Want to Play Axie Infinity? Here’s What You Need to Know
Looking to dive into your first play-to-earn game? Axie Infinity could be a good place to start.
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DeFi Analytics: How to Use Data to Make Smarter Investment Decisions
When it comes to DeFi investing, knowledge really is power. A big part of this comes from reliable data that can often be hard to find.
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Emerging DeFi Technology Trends to Watch
An introduction to crypto bridges, self-repaying loans, synthetic securities and more. This is the fourth and final part of a series on understanding DeFi.
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What's a DeFi Wallet, and How to Choose the Right One
Certain DeFi protocols can sometimes be supported by specific crypto wallet services. Here's what you need to know.
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What Is a DEX? How Decentralized Crypto Exchanges Work
DEXs charge users much lower fees than their centralized counterparts, but can be much more difficult to navigate and use.
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How to Pick the Right Play-to-Earn Game for You
A growing number of people are making money playing games in the world of GameFi, but it's important to be ready and do your research.
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Why TVL Matters in DeFi: Total Value Locked Explained
An acronym you’ll see a lot around crypto is TVL or "total value locked." Here’s why.
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What Is Yield Farming? The Rocket Fuel of DeFi, Explained
If the terms “yield farming,” “DeFi” and “liquidity mining” and are all Greek to you, fear not. We’re here to catch you up.
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Paying Off Student Loans? You Can Do It With Crypto
Thanks to innovative DeFi platforms, there are now more options available for student borrowers who wish to repay their loans using crypto.
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Nov 1, 2021 at 2:57 p.m. UTC
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GameFi: How to Earn Crypto Playing Games Online
Online gaming is no longer just a pastime.
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What Is an Automated Market Maker?
Automated market makers incentivize users to become liquidity providers in exchange for a share of transaction fees and free tokens.
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DeFi Lending: 3 Major Risks to Know
Whenever navigating any unregulated space, it’s crucially important to be aware of the risks.
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What Is a Flash Loan?
A guide to one of DeFi’s most innovative and controversial features.
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What Is Uniswap? A Complete Beginner’s Guide
Uniswap is an automated ethereum-based crypto exchange with its own governance token, UNI.
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How to Stay Safe in DeFi: Red Flags and Risks You Need to Know
Scams, exploits and fatal code errors are among the biggest risks associated with using DeFi platforms.
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