Guides · Topic
340 guides on defi, newest first.
DeFi · Explainer
RSK, now commonly called Rootstock, is a Bitcoin sidechain for smart contracts. Money On Chain was designed to use RBTC as collateral for Bitcoin-linked DeFi products—but the assets, costs and risks differ from holding BTC on Bitcoin.
DeFi · Explainer
ShibaSwap supports token swaps and liquidity on Ethereum and Shibarium. Before connecting a wallet, check the network, trade quote, contract details and risks of the pool you plan to use.
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Liquid staking tokens let you keep a tradable claim on assets committed to proof-of-stake networks, then put that claim to work in DeFi. The extra uses can bring extra yield, but they also add layers of market, contract and liquidation risk.
DeFi · Explainer
Sushi is a decentralized exchange for wallet-based crypto swaps and liquidity pools. Before trading, check the network, quote, total transaction cost and token details in the current app.
DeFi · How-to
SushiSwap is a wallet-based decentralized exchange (DEX) for swapping tokens and, on supported networks, providing liquidity. Before you trade, confirm the network and token contracts, review the full quote and gas cost, and approve only the transaction you intend to make.
DeFi · How-to
Transit Swap can help route assets between supported chains, but it does not generate yield by itself. Compare the full cost and risks of a transfer with the return you expect to earn at its destination.
DeFi · Explainer
Uniswap v3’s Polygon deployment followed a community governance vote in 2021; it was not a new launch in 2026. Learn what the vote approved, how to check the network, and what to consider before swapping or providing liquidity.
DeFi · Explainer
PolyZap’s Polygon launch is not confirmed. Before connecting a wallet or sending funds, check the project’s official announcements, network details and verified contract addresses.
DeFi · How-to
Raydium yield farming means supplying tokens to a Solana liquidity pool, not earning fixed interest. Use this guide to choose a pool, estimate costs and risks, and withdraw carefully.
DeFi · Explainer
Yield farming can bring liquidity to DeFi lending and trading, helping protocols grow. But rewards are not guaranteed profit: understand where they come from, what they cost and what risks you take before depositing.
DeFi · Review
Instadapp brings DeFi tools together, but it does not remove the risks or costs of using lending and trading protocols. Here’s how to assess the interface, check a transaction and decide whether it suits your needs in 2026.
DeFi · Explainer
ADALend described plans for Cardano-native lending in 2022, but that alone does not show that a working market exists in 2026. Check its live status, terms and risks before considering it.
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Aircash is described as a payments wallet, not a confirmed decentralized OTC exchange. Before you send funds, verify what product you are using, how a trade settles and what protections you actually have.
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“Blockchain is dead, long live DeFi” is a slogan, not a verdict: DeFi still depends on blockchains. The useful question is whether its financial apps solve problems well enough to justify their costs and risks.
DeFi · Review
Curve Finance has a strong case as a purpose-built venue for stablecoin and similarly priced-asset swaps. But calling it DeFi’s leading dapp in 2026 depends on current liquidity, fees and usage—not design alone.
DeFi · Explainer
DeFi TVL can rise because token prices, incentives or leverage increase the dollar value counted—not because more people are using useful services. Learn how to separate price effects from durable growth and spot signs of fragile, bubble-like activity.
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Ethereum has a strong claim to a leading DeFi position, but “unbeatable” goes too far. Its liquidity, developer ecosystem and connected applications are advantages; rival chains, layer 2 networks, fees and security risks can still change the picture.
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GoodDollar’s universal basic income model and daily G$ claims have attracted attention, but a “top five DeFi” label needs a date and a ranking metric. Here’s how to check the claim and what to consider before claiming tokens.
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NFT hype can compete with DeFi for Ethereum’s blockspace and users, but it does not automatically weaken lending, trading or staking. Learn what the overlap means, what to monitor and how to manage the risks.
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A ranking jump can signal more activity on Ronin, but it does not prove that a DEX is safer or cheaper. Check what the ranking measures, confirm you have the right Katana, then assess costs and risks before swapping or providing liquidity.
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Skyward Finance was a NEAR token-launch platform, but a headline saying it tops dApp rankings does not establish that it is active or ranked first today. Check the ranking metric, date and app status before connecting a wallet or sending funds.
DeFi · Explainer
No: Terra’s UST competed with MakerDAO’s DAI, but competition is not evidence of an attack. Here’s how the two stablecoins differed, what Terra’s 2022 collapse means, and how to assess claims about DAI today.
DeFi · Review
TronTrade is a legacy TRON trading dapp, not a venue you should assume is active or safe to use today. Check that it still works, verify its contracts and liquidity independently, and start only with funds you can afford to lose.
DeFi · Explainer
Wrapped Bitcoin can bring BTC liquidity into DeFi, but its presence alone does not prove it is driving growth. Here’s how to assess its contribution in 2026 and what to check before using a wrapped token.