Guides · Topic
340 guides on defi, newest first.
DeFi · Explainer
Ketchupswap’s reported 3,000 unique wallets in nine days may show early reach, but it does not establish how many people used the DEX or whether activity will last. Here’s how to interpret the number and what to check before connecting a wallet.
DeFi · Explainer
Soldex announced a partnership with Speqto in 2022, but that announcement alone does not prove what was delivered or whether Soldex is operating today. Here’s how to assess the claim and check a Solana DEX before you connect a wallet or trade.
DeFi · Explainer
A “200x” label describes extreme leverage, not a 200x yield. Before considering Alf Protocol, check whether the product is live, how its leverage is calculated and what could liquidate your position.
DeFi · Review
Aave lets you supply crypto to earn variable interest or borrow against eligible collateral without handing custody to a lender. It can suit experienced DeFi users, but you need to check each market’s terms and keep liquidation risk under control.
DeFi · Review
ADALend and Robatz Network are associated with a Cardano lending proposition, but that association alone does not prove a usable, safe lending market. Here’s what to verify before connecting a wallet or supplying funds in 2026.
DeFi · Review
Adalend is described as a Cardano lending project, but its current operating status and key user terms are not verifiable. Treat it as unconfirmed until you can check live contracts, markets, fees and risk controls.
DeFi · Review
ComethSwap appears to be a decentralised exchange, but its network, fees and security details are unclear. Treat any 8.2 million volume claim as unverified until you can confirm its period, currency and measurement method.
DeFi · Review
DeversiFi pitched a familiar exchange experience with gas-free trading, but the name now refers to a platform rebranded as rhino.fi. Here’s what that pitch meant, what it did not guarantee, and what to check before using the current service.
DeFi · Review
dYdX is built for crypto perpetuals, not casual token swaps. Use this review to check access, costs and liquidation risks before connecting a wallet or funding a trade.
DeFi · Review
JUST is identified as a lending project on TRON, but that description alone is not enough to establish its current markets, costs or protections. Use this review to check what you need before connecting a wallet or putting assets at risk.
DeFi · Review
PoolTogether turns eligible deposits into chances to win prizes funded by yield. It may suit you if you want a prize-linked savings experience, but a win is never assured and your deposit is not risk-free.
DeFi · Review
Serum was a Solana on-chain order-book exchange, but its original mainnet stopped operating. In 2026, treat Serum Swap as a legacy protocol—not a place to send funds—and verify any alternative before trading.
DeFi · Explainer
SushiSwap grew from a controversial 2020 liquidity campaign into a multichain exchange. Here’s what happened, what it offers now and how to assess a trade before connecting your wallet.
DeFi · Review
Yearn, BadgerDAO and UMA serve different roles, and a familiar name does not prove a product is live on BNB Smart Chain. Check the exact chain, contract and access route before connecting a wallet or moving funds.
DeFi · Explainer
Snowbank is inactive, but that alone does not prove USDC holders fled or lost access to funds. Here’s how to check the claim, assess your exposure and avoid fake recovery offers.
DeFi · Explainer
Solend’s 2022 whale-account proposal exposed a hard question in DeFi: can a lending protocol intervene to protect itself from a large liquidation? Here’s what happened, why the community reversed course, and what borrowers can learn.
DeFi · Review
SparkDEX is a Flare-based DeFi platform, but “launch this July” is outdated: its platform and SPRK token milestones happened before 2026. Here’s what to check before using it now, including contract verification, trading costs and the security incident.
DeFi · Review
SparkDEX is a Flare-based DeFi hub built around token swaps and perpetual trading. Treat it as a platform to investigate—not an automatic endorsement—and verify the live markets, costs and protections before connecting your wallet.
DeFi · Comparison
JUSTswap was announced in 2020 as a TRON alternative to Uniswap. If you’re choosing a DEX in 2026, compare the current SunSwap ecosystem with Uniswap on the network you need, the tokens available, total transaction costs and the risks of supplying liquidity.
DeFi · Explainer
A SUSHI price surge by itself does not prove DeFi is entering a new cycle. Check whether SushiSwap usage, liquidity and durable demand are rising too—and understand the trading risks before acting.
DeFi · Explainer
The clearest event behind the 2025 SushiSwap headlines was weakness in SUSHI’s price, not a confirmed new protocol hack. Here’s how to separate market moves from security incidents, what happened in earlier years, and what to check before using SushiSwap now.
DeFi · Explainer
DeFi’s 2020 blueprint combined on-chain lending and trading with token incentives, composable apps and community governance. Learn what drove the boom, where the model broke down and how to assess similar protocols in 2026.
DeFi · Explainer
Thoreum Finance is a crypto project on BNB Chain. “SafeMoon 2.0” should be treated as a comparison, not proof of a connection or matching token design.
DeFi · Best list
Compare 10 Ethereum DeFi dapps for swapping, lending, staking and borrowing in 2026. Learn how to choose a tool, estimate transaction costs and reduce common wallet and contract risks.