ETH gas fees: how to think about gwei, timing and gasless swaps
Ethereum gas fees can make or break a trade. This guide explains what they are, why they change and how to reduce gas costs.
DeFi Academy
A collection of 58 posts
What is a DEX aggregator? And how to choose one
Liquidity in DeFi is spread across hundreds of exchanges, pools and networks. A DEX aggregator helps you find better execution, reduce slippage and limit MEV exposure without manually comparing every venue yourself.
What is a DEX in crypto? A power trader’s guide to decentralized exchanges
In this article you will learn how decentralized exchanges (DEXes) work, where they beat centralized exchanges (CEXes), and what can cost you money before you swap.
1inch relaunches DeFi Academy
DeFi shouldn’t feel scary or complicated. The updated 1inch DeFi Academy helps you understand key concepts, make better decisions and move through DeFi with more confidence.
Liquidity in DeFi: what it is and why it matters
Liquidity shapes the price, speed and execution quality of crypto swaps. Learn how it works so you can trade with fewer surprises and better execution.
What is slippage in crypto?
Slippage can change how much crypto you receive from a swap. Learn why it happens, how it affects your trade and how to reduce the risk before confirming a transaction.
What Is DeFi? How decentralized finance actually works
DeFi enables on-chain swapping, borrowing and earning through smart contracts, without relying on traditional financial intermediaries.
DeFi token distribution: models, trade-offs and what actually works
Token distribution and rewards drive incentives, engagement and long-term stability in DeFi.
How AI is powering the next wave of cyber threats in Web3
AI is raising the quality and scale of Web3 phishing, impersonation and scam automation, which is changing how signature based attacks are carried out.
Why are DeFi protocols launching their own blockchains?
Some of the biggest DeFi names are betting on dedicated chains as the next step in scaling their products beyond shared networks.