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.