Basics

Guides about basics.

  • What Is a DEX? Decentralised Exchanges Explained

    A DEX lets users trade crypto directly from their wallet — no custodian, no account, no gatekeeper. Learn how DEXs work and which metrics matter.

  • What Is a Stablecoin? A Plain-Language Guide

    A stablecoin is a crypto asset designed to maintain a fixed value — usually one US dollar — by using a backing mechanism that counteracts normal price volatility. Learn how they work and why they matter in DeFi.

  • What Is a DeFi Lending Protocol? A Plain-Language Guide

    A DeFi lending protocol lets users lend crypto to earn yield, or borrow against their own holdings — without a bank, credit check, or human approval. Learn how it works and which metrics matter.

  • TradFi vs DeFi: What's Actually Different?

    If you understand stocks, bonds, and savings accounts, DeFi will feel familiar in some ways and completely foreign in others. Learn the real overlaps and gaps.

  • What Is a DeFi Token?

    A DeFi token represents governance rights, economic exposure, or utility inside a decentralised protocol. Learn the token types and metrics that matter.

  • How to Value a DeFi Token

    A repeatable five-step framework for evaluating any DeFi token — using the same fundamental logic a stock analyst applies, adapted for on-chain protocols.