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What Is Celo?
![What Is Celo A](//images.ctfassets.net/4nqoo8goeymu/7n5zmgmUMV3Bg6zfj8XnmK/2cc8c4e6819de86786fb5e58fb5a8850/What-Is-Celo-A.png) CELO is a mobile-first layer 1 blockchain protocol that aims to facili
Sep 2, 2024
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9 leading DeFi DApps to try in 2024
Blockchain technology has changed the way we interact with digital assets and financial services, offering greater transparency and security in a decentralized way. One of the most exciting developments in the blockchain space is the emergence of decentralized finance or DeFi.
Aug 28, 2024
Intermediate
DeFi
Protocols
What Is Balancer Exchange?
Balancer is a decentralized and permissionless exchange powered by an automated market maker. The goal of this project is to provide a crypto asset exchange service that is devoid of centralized infra
Sep 2, 2024
DeFi
Stablecoins
Blockchain
What is DAI: understanding Maker's crypto-backed stablecoin
Launched by a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) named MakerDAO in November 2019, Dai (DAI) is a crypto-collateralized stablecoin that's soft-pegged to the US Dollar at a 1:1 ratio. DAI is issued through an Ethereum-based named the Maker Protocol.
May 21, 2024
Beginners
DeFi
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ShibaSwap: A Comprehensive Guide to the Decentralized Exchange
Ever since 2013 and the appearance of Dogecoin, similar projects have been trying to get some of DOGE’s popularity. While very few have succeeded, one definitely stands out from the rest. Shiba Inu (S
Apr 25, 2024
Beginners
DeFi
Ethereum
What Is Alchemix?
A self-paying loan may sound alien in the traditional banking industry, but anything is possible in the crypto space. Alchemix is one of the fast-paced decentralized finance (DeFi), applications deplo
Apr 25, 2024
Beginners
DeFi
What Is Impermanent Loss and How to avoid it.
Impermanent loss is a risk that can occur when providing liquidity to a decentralized finance (DeFi) market-making (MM) protocol, also known as an automated market maker (AMM). It is called “impermane
Oct 28, 2024
DeFi
How To Use Aave To Lend and Borrow Cryptocurrencies
Crypto lending platforms have acquired a bad reputation, but only in the space of centralized finance. In contrast, decentralized lending protocols like Aave are doing just fine. Learn why that is the
Sep 6, 2024
DeFi
Staking
Choosing the right crypto staking platform
Crypto staking platforms offer users the opportunity to earn passive rewards by putting their cryptocurrency to work. By staking your crypto and holding onto it for a certain period, you can earn rewards in the form of interest or dividends. With so many different crypto staking platforms on the market, it’s essential to before staking your coins.
Oct 28, 2024
Beginners
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Solana ecosystem guide: what are the best SPL tokens to watch?
At the time of writing, Solana remains among the top five largest cryptocurrencies by market value. That status is thanks in large part to a rebound in SOL prices , the project's dedicated community, interest in Solana-based , and its strong DeFi ecosystem.
Oct 15, 2024
Intermediate
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Altcoin
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Your comprehensive guide to the Avalanche Protocol (AVAX)
The Avalanche Protocol is a groundbreaking, open-source platform designed to launch decentralized applications (DApps), custom blockchains, and interoperable networks. With its innovative consensus mechanisms and unique architecture, Avalanche aims to solve some of the most pressing challenges the blockchain industry faces, such as scalability, decentralization, and security.
Oct 2, 2024
DeFi
What is an automated market maker in crypto?
Automated market makers (AMMs) are a form of decentralized cryptocurrency trading platform that uses smart contracts to enable token swaps and value exchange. Unlike centralized exchanges, this process doesn't rely on order books to determine asset prices. Instead, it uses a mathematical formula to determine prices based on the asset's supply and demand curve.
Sep 26, 2024
DeFi
GameFi
SUI explained: the future of asset ownership?
SUI is a permissionless Layer-1 blockchain that adopts a unique object-oriented data model and purpose-built programming language, Move, to support true digital asset ownership. While Solana primarily concentrates on , SUI takes a different approach, aiming to excel in decentralized applications (DApps) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). That's why SUI has been dubbed the "The Solana Killer" by .
Aug 13, 2024
Intermediate
DeFi
What is transactions per second (TPS) in crypto?
Transaction speeds are one of many real-world issues cryptocurrency looks to solve. When you need to send a payment, being aware of the transaction time is important. This tends to be vague within traditional banking systems, and even more so in international payments. However, cryptocurrency provides a solution.
Sep 23, 2024
DeFi
What is crypto lending and how does it work?
Crypto lending and borrowing has revolutionized the financial landscape by enabling individuals to lend their digital assets and earn interest from them, while borrowers can leverage their existing holdings as collateral to access loans.
Sep 23, 2024
Intermediate
Blockchain
DeFi
What is a blockchain oracle?
Blockchain technology has gained significant popularity in recent years due to its potential to revolutionize virtually every industry in some way. However, in order for blockchains to function efficiently, they require trusted and reliable data sources. This is where blockchain oracles come in.
Sep 11, 2024
Intermediate
Altcoin
DEX
DeFi
What is Uniswap (UNI): how does the popular DEX work?
Decentralized Exchanges (DEXs) have cemented their place in the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry. They provide a solution to centralization by allowing users to interact with their platform in a self-custodial manner. A prime example of one of the is . Since its creation in 2018, it's become the largest DEX in the world. According to , Uniswap sits on top with a TVL of over $4,000,000,000. This is above competitors like and , which as of late 2023 have less than half of Uniswap's TVL.
Aug 13, 2024
Beginners
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What is Compound Finance? DeFi’s top lending platform explained
The idea of borrowing and lending resources has been around for thousands of years, and has now become an integral component of the financial industry. However, the process of matching borrowers and lenders wasn’t always easy. Traditionally, leading institutions like banks have taken up the task.
Jul 24, 2024
Beginners
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Research
Tokenization: The future of DeFi?
DeFi (decentralized finance) keeps putting forward attractive alternatives to conventional financial offerings — those we can neatly place under the TradFi (traditional finance) umbrella. DeFi’s shiny
Jun 26, 2024
Altcoin
DeFi
What is IQ.wiki?
One of IQ's products, IQ.wiki is a blockchain-based encyclopedia and decentralized platform that permits anyone to contribute to its knowledge repository. The goal of the protocol is to decentralize information curation and access on the web completely. This article will explore what IQ.wiki is and how it works.
May 24, 2024
Beginners
Bitcoin
DeFi
What Is Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC)?
Bitcoin (BTC) is the native cryptocurrency of the Bitcoin network, while Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) is its wrapped version. But what is a wrapped crypto? In simple terms, cryptocurrencies can be moved from one blockchain to another. Through a procedure known as “wrapping,” cryptocurrencies can function on another chain. This opens up a world of new use cases and utilities for cryptocurrencies, including (BTC).
Apr 25, 2024
DeFi
Protocols
What is AirSwap?
AirSwap is a decentralized peer-to-peer (p2p) cryptocurrency exchange built on the Ethereum blockchain. The exchange aims to solve the problems associated with the order book model of transactions. Ho
Apr 25, 2024
DeFi
Privacy
SocialFi: everything you need to know about blockchain's answer to social media
SocialFi stands at the crossroads of Web3 and social media, empowering regular users to take control of their digital footprint. At its core, SocialFi combines the principles of social media with decentralized finance (DeFi) , offering a platform where influencers, content creators, and participants govern their data while enhancing their ability to monetize user engagement. SocialFi aims to break free from the constraints of centralization, allowing users to own and navigate their content within the expansive SocialFi universe.
Apr 25, 2024
Beginners
Ethereum
DeFi
Lido 101: A complete guide to Ethereum's liquid staking solution
Have you ever wanted to earn staking rewards without the constraints of locking up your assets? If so, Lido might be the answer. It's emerging as the go-to liquid staking solution, witnessing a rise in adoption with over $14 billion in staked tokens by August 2023.
May 2, 2024
Intermediate
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