Category: DeFi
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DeFi 2.0: What’s in Store for the Future of Decentralized Finance
Unlocking the Future: Explore the Evolution of DeFi 2.0 – Deeper Insights, Greater Opportunities. Discover the Next Wave in Decentralized Finance!
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The Meaning and Significance of the Term “Community-Owned”
Community-owned means the users of a platform or organization collectively own and govern it through democratic processes like voting. Here’s what that does and doesn’t mean for Liquid Loans.
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How To (Properly) Think About Total Value Locked within Liquid Loans
Total Value Locked can be a misleading figure within the Liquid Loans protocol. Learn how it is calculated and how to think about it.
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What is a Gasless Swap and How Is It Possible? (Zero Fee Trading?!)
Click here to learn about Gasless Swaps and how to take advantage of it.
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What Is a Blockchain Oracle? How They Work and Why They Fail
Oracles connect blockchains to real-world data. Learn how each oracle type works, why oracle failure has cost DeFi billions, and which type fits your protocol’s risk profile.
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What Is Leverage in Crypto? Types, Risks, and How to Use It Without Getting Rekt
Leverage isn’t inherently dangerous — unmanaged leverage is. Learn how mortgage, CEX, and DeFi vault leverage compare, and how to set a collateral ratio that won’t wreck you.
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What Are DeFi Liquidity Pools? How They Work and How to Earn as an LP
DeFi liquidity pools let you earn trading fees by depositing tokens into decentralized exchanges. Learn how AMMs work, the risks of impermanent loss, and how to start.
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What Is DeFi Staking?
DeFi staking lets you earn rewards on crypto you already hold through smart contracts. Learn the types of staking, how liquid vs direct staking compare, and how to start safely.
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Decentralized Front Ends in DeFi: Why Multiple Front Ends Matter
One front end means one point of failure. Learn how IPFS, Arweave, and ENS hosting compare, which option fits your protocol, and how Liquity removed front ends entirely.
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What Is Rehypothecation? How Your Broker May Be Lending Your Securities
Your broker may be lending your stocks right now. Learn how rehypothecation works, which accounts are at risk, what the 140% SEC cap means, and how DeFi reproduces the same risk.