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349 guides on defi, newest first.
DeFi · Explainer
ApeSwap was one of the early automated market maker exchanges on BNB Chain, built for swapping BEP-20 tokens, farming and staking. This guide explains how its swaps work, what changed with the ApeBond rebrand, and how to trade safely.
DeFi · Explainer
Staking lets holders of proof-of-stake coins lock tokens to help secure a network and earn rewards in return. Here is how it works, where the rewards come from, the main ways to stake, and the risks to weigh first.
DeFi · Explainer
Staking lets holders of proof-of-stake coins earn rewards by locking tokens to help secure a network. This guide covers how it works, where rewards come from, the main ways to stake and the risks to weigh first.
DeFi · Explainer
DeFi replaces banks and brokers with smart contracts that anyone can use from a wallet. This guide covers how exchanges, lending, stablecoins and staking work, what can go wrong, and how to research a protocol before using it.
DeFi · Explainer
GMX is a decentralised exchange for perpetual futures that lets traders open leveraged positions from their own wallet while liquidity providers act as the counterparty. This guide explains how it works, what its tokens do, what it costs and where the risks sit.
DeFi · Explainer
OpenOcean is a DEX aggregator that searches many exchanges and blockchains for the best swap route. This guide explains how it works, what it offers, what it costs and how to avoid lookalike sites.
DeFi · How-to
PancakeSwap is a decentralised exchange that started on BNB Chain and lets you swap tokens, provide liquidity and stake CAKE from your own wallet. This guide covers how it works, how to make your first swap, and how to avoid the common mistakes.
DeFi · How-to
PoolTogether is a no-loss prize savings protocol: you deposit crypto, the yield on all deposits funds prizes, and you can withdraw your deposit at any time. This guide explains how it works, how to use it step by step, and what risks to weigh first.
DeFi · Explainer
Stratex is a name we could not pin to one verified product, so this guide shows how to check any platform that uses it. It then covers the main ways to put crypto to work, and the risks that come with each.
DeFi · How-to
SushiSwap is a community-governed decentralized exchange where you swap tokens and earn fees by supplying liquidity. This guide explains how it works, how to make your first swap and pool deposit, and the risks to manage.
DeFi · Explainer
WOWswap is linked in public listings to the WOWMAX DEX aggregator, and its leverage features need checking against official documentation. This guide explains how leveraged DEX trading works, what the sources confirm, and the risks to weigh before using any leverage product.
DeFi · Explainer
Yield farming means putting crypto into DeFi protocols to earn fees, interest or token rewards. This guide explains where those returns come from, the strategies beginners usually meet first, and the risks to weigh before depositing anything.
DeFi · Explainer
Yield farming means putting crypto into DeFi protocols to earn rewards such as interest, trading fees or new tokens. This guide explains how the returns are generated, the risks that can erase them, and how a beginner can approach it carefully.