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Bank Run in DeFi – Iron Finance Fiasco Explained

So what was the first large scale bank run in DeFi all about? Why is it so hard to create a working algorithmic stablecoin? And what can we learn from the IronFinance fiasco? You’ll find answers to these questions in this article.  Algorithmic Stablecoins  IronFinance initially launched on Binance Smart […]

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How Does Thorchain Work? DeFi Explained

Intro  So what is Thorchain all about? How does it work? And how does it make it possible to swap between native assets across different blockchains? You’ll find answers to these questions in this article.  With billions of dollars in trading volume, decentralised exchanges have been gaining more and more […]

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Polygon PoS Chain – A Commit Chain And Not A Sidechain?

So what is a commit chain? How is it different from a sidechain? And what makes Polygon Commit Chain a commit chain rather than a sidechain? We’ll answer all of these questions in this article.  Let’s start with understanding what exactly a sidechain is.  Sidechain  A sidechain, in essence, is […]

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How (Not) To Get Rekt – DeFi Hacks Explained

Intro Every opportunity comes with risks, and DeFi is no exception. For every way you can make money in DeFi, it seems there are at least two ways you can lose it. Although these risks can’t be avoided entirely, with careful risk management and sensible judgement, you can at least […]

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The Truth About DeFi

Intro So what is the current state of decentralized finance? Where are we with different scaling solutions on Ethereum? How about DeFi on other chains? And what is the most likely scenario when it comes to the future of DeFi? You’ll find answers to these questions in this article.  And […]

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Uniswap V3 – New Era Of AMMs?

Intro So what is the long-awaited Uniswap V3 all about? How is it different from V2? Will this be a game-changer when it comes to the Automated Market Makers space? And will it launch directly on Layer 2? You’ll find answers to these questions in this article.  Uniswap  Although Uniswap, […]

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Polygon (Matic) – Ethereum’s Internet Of Blockchains

So what is Polygon, previously Matic, all about? How will it help with scaling Ethereum? Why does it claim to be Ethereum’s Internet of Blockchains? And why is it sometimes compared to Polkadot and Cosmos? You’ll find answers to these questions in this article.  Now, let’s see how Polygon came […]

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Binance Smart Chain and CeDeFi Explained

So what is Binance Smart Chain? How is it different from Ethereum? And what is CeDeFi all about? You’ll find answers to these questions in this article.  First, let’s see how Binance Smart Chain came into existence.  Binance Chain  In April 2018, Binance – one of the biggest cryptocurrency exchanges, […]

What Is Gas? Ethereum High Transaction Fees Explained

So what exactly is gas? Why are transaction fees so high at the moment? And what are some of the ways to make the transaction cost lower? You’ll find answers to these questions in this article.  Let’s start with what gas actually is.  What Is Gas  Gas is a unit […]