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349 guides on defi, newest first.
DeFi · Explainer
FTX's collapse in November 2022 pushed many users toward self-custody DeFi, but that shift came with its own risks. This guide explains what happened, why on-chain activity rose, and how to judge DeFi tools before using them.
DeFi · Explainer
The 2022 collapse of Terra, the sanctions on Tornado Cash and Ethereum's move to proof of stake reshaped how DeFi stablecoins are designed, collateralized and judged. This guide explains what happened, which designs held up and what to check before you rely on any dollar token in DeFi today.
DeFi · Best list
A dip in the market can make many DeFi tokens look cheap at once, but a lower price alone says little about a token's worth. This guide explains how to build a watchlist from fees, token utility, lending and liquidity data, and the risks that matter most when prices are falling.
DeFi · Explainer
DeFi in 2026 is shifting toward tokenized funds, liquid staking, curated lending vaults and stablecoin-based products. This guide explains each trend, the protocols behind it, and what to check before you use them.
DeFi · Explainer
Total value locked (TVL) is the most cited measure of DeFi size, but it moves with token prices, double counting and incentive programs. This guide explains what TVL captures, where it misleads, and which checks give a clearer picture.
DeFi · Review
Yearn, BadgerDAO and UMA sit in different parts of DeFi, but readers often find them together when checking what changed. This guide explains what each protocol does, what is known about their recent status, and how to verify current facts on BNB Smart Chain.
DeFi · Explainer
A vampire attack happens when a new DeFi protocol copies an existing one's code and uses token rewards to pull liquidity away from it. This guide explains how the tactic works, the 2020 SushiSwap case that made it well known, and what liquidity providers can check before depositing funds.
DeFi · Explainer
DeFi is a category of financial services built on public blockchains, while high-risk dApps are a subset that adds extra danger through leverage, unaudited code, unclear operators or gambling mechanics. This guide explains how to tell them apart and what to check before you use either.
DeFi · Explainer
DeFi protocols and traditional banks both move money, lend and manage risk, but they rely on different structures for custody, access and accountability. This guide explains those differences and where the two systems are now connecting in 2026.
DeFi · Explainer
Yield farming can pay well, but the returns come with several separate risks, and most losses trace back to a few well-understood causes. This guide explains each one and gives you a checklist to use before depositing.
DeFi · Review
DeversiFi pitched gas-free trading to users coming from centralized exchanges. This review explains how that model worked, what the rebrand to rhino.fi changes, and what to check before using any gas-free trading claim.
DeFi · Comparison
A DEX lets you trade from your own wallet, while a CEX holds your funds and matches orders for you. This guide compares custody, identity checks, fees, liquidity, risk and ease of use so you can choose the type that fits how you trade.
DeFi · Explainer
Large holders of crypto assets often use futures, perpetuals and options to hedge risk or take leveraged positions. This guide explains what those instruments are, why big wallets use them, how to read derivatives data without copying trades, and where the risks sit.
DeFi · Explainer
Many people have heard the term DeFi without a clear picture of what it covers. This guide explains the idea in plain terms, what public evidence suggests about how well people understand it, and what to check before using any DeFi service.
DeFi · Explainer
Yield farming, the practice of supplying crypto to DeFi protocols in return for rewards, was a major force behind the growth of decentralized finance. This guide explains how it works, why it attracted so much capital, and what to check before depositing funds.
DeFi · Review
DYDX is the governance and utility token of the dYdX perpetuals exchange. This guide explains what it does, how it moved from Ethereum to the dYdX Chain, what the buyback debate covers, and how to check its current status before you hold or trade it.
DeFi · Review
dYdX is a non-custodial perpetual futures exchange built for experienced derivatives traders. This guide explains how it works, how its token and governance fit in, what the main risks are, and where to check current fees, markets and status before you use it.
DeFi · Explainer
Equilibrium started as an EOS-era DeFi project and later built its main platform on Polkadot. This guide explains what the public record shows about its cross-chain plans and token migration, and how to check the current position yourself.
DeFi · Explainer
ERC-4626 is a shared interface for DeFi vaults that lets one contract accept deposits, track shares and report yield in a predictable way. This guide explains the standard, why Yearn Finance has pushed for it, and what to check before you deposit into any tokenized vault.
DeFi · Explainer
A claim that a euro stablecoin doubled a DEX aggregator's user count is easy to repeat and hard to check. This guide explains what EURt and ParaSwap are, how stablecoin liquidity can shift swap activity, and how to test a claim like this yourself.
DeFi · Explainer
Farsite is described as a decentralized universe powered by DeFi and compressed NFTs (cNFTs). This explainer covers what those building blocks do, how to check a project like this before engaging with it, and which established tools to learn from first.
DeFi · Review
Flare Network has been positioned as a hub for decentralized finance, and SparkDEX is one of the exchanges associated with it. This guide explains the stable background behind that claim, how to check the current status yourself, and how to approach a DEX on any EVM-compatible chain safely.
DeFi · Explainer
Garudaswap is a decentralized exchange and yield farm on BNB Chain. This guide explains what it offers, what public sources do and do not confirm about its recent growth, and how to check a BNB Chain DEX before you use it.
DeFi · Explainer
NFT lending has shrunk sharply since its 2022 peak, and the 2026 shutdown of NFTfi's frontend shows how much the market has changed. This guide explains what the decline figures mean, where Gondi fits, and how to check current data yourself.