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What is Augur?
Augur is a decentralized protocol where users can launch prediction markets powered by smart contracts. It provides the technology required to bet on the potential outcomes of events. Not only that, the entirety of the process, including betting and settlements, occurs on the blockchain. This means that there is no room for intermediaries and the associated costs. In this article, we’ll look at what is Augur and how it works.
Sep 2, 2024
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What is yield farming?
In the dynamic realm of digital finance, crypto trading stands out as a potential avenue for generating returns. Yet, a more innovative strategy has captured the attention of savvy traders — yield farming. This approach, distinct from traditional trading, empowers traders to explore earnings by actively engaging in . This article explores the nuances of yield farming, unraveling its mechanisms and potential benefits.
Jul 24, 2024
Intermediate
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What is Wrapped Ethereum (WETH)?
Wrapped Ether (WETH) is essentially a version of Ether (ETH) but differs in numerous ways. WETH can be used on various platforms and decentralized applications (DApps) that support the ERC-20 token standard. WETH is pegged to ETH at a 1:1 ratio and can easily get converted. This leads to better interoperability on the Ethereum blockchain.
Apr 25, 2024
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What is BEP-20? Exploring the token standard
In the infancy of cryptocurrency, generating a new token was a complex task. It required either the creation of an entirely new blockchain or the use of a Bitcoin fork. However, this landscape underwent a significant shift with the advent of Ethereum, which repurposed blockchain technology as a development platform.
Apr 25, 2024
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What’s next for post-merge Ethereum?
This is an OKX — Okcoin research partnership. Adam Bloom is a Content Writer, podcaster, and yield farmer based in Los Angeles. Now that Ethereum has completed the Merge, it’s time to get ready for the next set of Ethereum upgrades — the Surge, Verge, Purge, and Splurge.
Apr 25, 2024
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DeFi
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What is Lybra Finance? The future of interest-bearing stablecoins in DeFi
Where do you go for DeFi yield opportunities? One option is Lybra Finance, a decentralized platform that gives access to Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs) — primarily focused on ETH — to offer fresh opportunities in decentralized finance (DeFi).
Apr 25, 2024
Intermediate
DeFi
Altcoin
What Is Maker (MKR)?
Built using the Ethereum’s ERC-20 fungible token standard, Maker (MKR) is the native governance token of MakerDAO. MKR token holders use it to collectively manage the Maker Protocol and DAI stablecoin
Apr 25, 2024
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DeFi
What is Fusion?
Fusion is a smart-contract-based blockchain that supports interoperability between blockchains. Its goal is to allow users on different blockchains to communicate and transact with each other seamlessly. In this article, we'll explore what fusion is and how it works.
Apr 25, 2024
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DeFi
What are crypto airdrops?
A deep dive into the resurging trend of crypto airdrops, including ENS, SOS, LOOKS and GAS Hardly a novel concept in crypto, airdrops — as a method of distributing new blockchain-based tokens — saw a
Oct 11, 2024
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DeFi
What is THORChain: cross-chain swaps without a third-party
Ever wondered how you can trade cryptocurrencies directly between different blockchains without relying on an intermediary? THORChain makes this possible by allowing seamless, secure swaps across blockchains, all while keeping your assets under your control. Here’s how it works and what it brings to decentralized trading.
Sep 23, 2024
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DEX
DeFi
Staking
What is DeDust: the decentralized exchange powered by the TON blockchain
DeDust is a decentralized exchange (DEX) built natively on the TON blockchain. It lets users trade and manage cryptocurrencies without relying on a central authority. Unlike traditional exchanges where a centralized authority manages transactions, DEXs like DeDust let you trade directly from your . This gives you more control over your assets and improves privacy.
Sep 17, 2024
Beginners
DeFi
What is Kamino Finance (KMNO): simplifying CLMMs on Solana
How important is liquidity within a blockchain ecosystem? That question often comes to mind when considering yield automation tools like Kamino Finance. Pegged as an auto-compounder and yield optimizer, Kamino Finance helps users capture value when they provide concentrated liquidity to the network. With many enthusiasts calling it the of Solana, Kamino Finance has been the talk of the town as Solana natives take advantage of Kamino Finance’s superior user interface to navigate the Concentrated Liquidity Market Maker (CLMM) model.
Aug 26, 2024
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DeFi
What is DeFi?
A collection of decentralized blockchain-based protocols offering similar services to the traditional financial industry Short for decentralized finance, DeFi is an emerging industry enabled by blockc
Jul 18, 2024
Beginners
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What is DeFi? The ultimate guide to decentralized finance
Decentralized finance is one of the biggest blockchain success stories in recent years. Developers building on platforms like Ethereum , Solana , Avalanche , Polkadot , and others have been designing the infrastructure of a new financial system without trusted intermediaries or exclusionist gatekeepers. The sector’s growth is typically measured by the amount of capital associated with the smart contract comprising its various protocols. With the total value locked within DeFi surpassing $50 billion in April 2021, it's clear that many are in favor of this more democratic, decentralized approach to finance.
Apr 25, 2024
Beginners
DeFi
Aave vs Compound: A DeFi Lending Platform Comparison
![aave vs compound](//images.ctfassets.net/4nqoo8goeymu/6pfP0QOxOIwltrbEoiveri/aa80efdc5e9429706b4d5dfb077a4001/Yellow_Modern_Football_Match_Highlights_Youtube_Thumbnail__2_.jpg) Decentralized finance
May 21, 2024
DeFi
Altcoin
How to stake Solana and earn rewards
Solana is a proof-of-stake blockchain known for its sub-second transaction processing and low fees. The scalability advantages of Solana have helped foster its growth in the decentralized finance ecosystem. To encourage wider participation in the ecosystem, wallet providers are offering Solana staking options.
Apr 25, 2024
DeFi
OKC
How to bridge assets from BSC to OKC on MetaMask
A guide to bridge assets from Binance Smart Chain to OKC on MetaMask OKX users can now easily bridge their assets from Binance Smart Chain to OKC using MetaMask. This allows them to move and use suppo
Apr 25, 2024
Ethereum
DeFi
Ethereum 2.0: Impact on Users, DApps, DeFi and Markets
Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, is expected to launch its much-anticipated ETH 2.0 upgrade in the second half of 2020. The upgrade marks a major shift for t
Apr 25, 2024
DeFi
Ethereum
Staking
Staking Economy & PoS Consensus
Staking has become a new buzzword in the crypto space recently. Although this concept has long existed since the introduction of Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus, it didn’t come into the public’s focus
Oct 28, 2024
DeFi
What are smart contracts?
Smart contracts are self-executing digital agreements written in computer code that exist on blockchain networks. They've become an essential technology in crypto's continued emergence, being key to the creation and inner workings of .
Sep 23, 2024
Beginners
Security
DeFi
What is a Flash Loan Attack?
The rise of cryptocurrencies and [blockchain technology](/learn/what-is-blockchain-address) has led to the emergence of various trends and revolutionary technology. Decentralized finance (DeFi) is a p
Apr 25, 2024
DeFi
Protocols
What is DIA?
Before we delve into what is DIA, it’s important to understand what oracles are. Blockchains like Ethereum, Cardano and others don’t have ready access to off-chain data. So, they must find some way to
Apr 25, 2024
DeFi
Gas-related concepts
Gas fee Fee paid to miners. Take Ethereum as an example: when a user transfers money on the Ethereum network, the transaction can only be completed after miners pack this transaction and put it on the blockchain. This process consumes the computational power of the blockchain.
Apr 25, 2024
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