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DeFi
The 19 best decentralized exchanges in 2025
During the early stages of cryptocurrency, centralization was still a significant aspect of the sector. While crypto projects sought decentralization, users could only trade assets on centralized exchanges (CEXs). Over the years, developers tried to build decentralized exchanges (DEXs), but these attempts were largely unsuccessful. The main issue with DEXs back then was the need for more liquidity.
Apr 28, 2025
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DeFi
What is a prediction market: the power of crowdsourced wisdom
Prediction markets pose an age old question: are the many truly smarter than the few? With prediction markets like Polymarket and Drift Protocol’s Bullish on Everything (BET) making headlines and gaining popularity, this question is more relevant than ever. Featuring the ability to forecast everything from election results to stock prices, these crypto prediction market platforms allow individuals to trade contracts based on the potential outcome of future events while tapping into the collective wisdom of the crowd. As these markets continue to grow and evolve, they offer a fascinating glimpse into the potential of crowdsourced intelligence.
Jan 29, 2025

DEX
DeFi
Altcoin
What is Raydium (RAY): a must-know for Solana DEX traders
In the dynamic world of cryptocurrency trading, decentralized exchanges (DEXs) have emerged as powerful platforms for onchain trading. By eliminating the need for intermediaries, DEXs effectively offer users greater control and flexibility. Among these leading DEXs, a notable one that's been gaining traction in the is Raydium.
Jan 29, 2025
Beginners

Altcoin
DeFi
What is Sky? Exploring the MakerDAO rebrand
Sky is the new name for MakerDAO, a decentralized finance platform. Alongside its rebrand, Sky will be introducing a new stablecoin USDS (Sky Dollar) and a governance token, SKY. The platform is due to launch on September 18, and joins Ripple in presenting traders with a new stablecoin option.
Jan 29, 2025
Beginners

DeFi
What are real world assets (RWA)? The bridge between DeFi and TradFi
Can cryptocurrencies and their disruptive technological foundations bring change to traditional financial systems? With news of BlackRock's digital fund, BUIDL , attracting $280 million in assets over two weeks, we may see big-name players like BlackRock and embrace the concept of real world assets (RWAs) and digital asset tokenization.
Apr 24, 2025
Intermediate

DeFi
What is MANTRA? The Layer-1 blockchain for real world assets
Blockchain technology is changing constantly, but it faces challenges like interoperability and compliance. MANTRA aims to address these issues by simplifying asset tokenization and enabling seamless collaboration across multiple chains, all while following global regulations. MANTRA achieves this balance through its suite of modular tools, providing an effective platform for building in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space.
Dec 27, 2024
Intermediate

DeFi
DApps
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.
Apr 22, 2025
Intermediate

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
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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.
Apr 17, 2025

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.
Apr 22, 2025
Intermediate

Blockchain
Altcoin
DeFi
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.
Jan 16, 2025
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Ethereum
Blockchain
DeFi
What’s next for post-merge Ethereum?
This is an OKX — Okcoin research partnership. Adam Bloom is a Content Writer, podcaster, and yield farmer based in Los Angeles. Now that Ethereum has completed the Merge, it’s time to get ready for the next set of Ethereum upgrades — the Surge, Verge, Purge, and Splurge.
Apr 24, 2025
Intermediate

DeFi
Protocols
What is Augur?
Augur is a decentralized protocol where users can launch prediction markets powered by smart contracts. It provides the technology required to bet on the potential outcomes of events. Not only that, the entirety of the process, including betting and settlements, occurs on the blockchain. This means that there is no room for intermediaries and the associated costs. In this article, we’ll look at what is Augur and how it works.
Sep 2, 2024
Intermediate

DeFi
Blockchain
Trading basics
What is liquid staking and how does it work?
Liquid staking, also known as soft staking, is a more advanced form of traditional staking that's available on many new-generation smart contract protocols. With liquid staking, users can access their locked funds for other crypto-based activities while still earning rewards from their original deposit.
Apr 22, 2025
Advanced

DEX
DeFi
What is THORChain: cross-chain swaps without a third-party
Ever wondered how you can trade cryptocurrencies directly between different blockchains without relying on an intermediary? THORChain makes this possible by allowing seamless, secure swaps across blockchains, all while keeping your assets under your control. Here’s how it works and what it brings to decentralized trading.
Jan 29, 2025
Beginners
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