Articles by STON.fi
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Staking 101 – the basics every crypto enthusiast must knowStaking has become one of the hottest topics in crypto, offering a way to gain rewards while helping secure blockchain networks. But what exactly is staking, and why should you care? If you’ve ever wanted to put your crypto to work without trading or mining, staking might be your answer. ...
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Why Omniston matters: smarter liquidity for TON DeFiAs The Open Network (TON) rapidly evolves into a vibrant DeFi ecosystem, one key challenge continues to slow its momentum: fragmented liquidity. With different tokens spread across isolated DEXs, users often face poor swap rates, failed trades, or frustratingly high slippage. Enter Omniston — a next-generation decentralized liquidity aggregator that ...
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All you need to know about price impact on decentralized exchangesEver swapped tokens on a DEX and wondered why the price suddenly shifted before your trade was confirmed? That’s price impact in action. Unlike centralized exchanges (CEXs), where order books match buyers and sellers, decentralized exchanges (DEXs) use liquidity pools to execute trades. This means your trade size directly affects ...
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Impermanent losses on DEX platforms – the how and whyThere’s a hidden risk lurking in liquidity pools that every provider should be aware of: impermanent loss. This phenomenon can reduce returns even when liquidity providers (LPs) are getting trading fees. But what exactly is impermanent loss, and how can you manage it? Let’s break it down! Understanding impermanent loss ...
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The most common types of crypto scamsThe cryptocurrency landscape, while offering innovative financial opportunities, has also become a fertile ground for various scams that prey on unsuspecting individuals. Understanding these fraudulent schemes is crucial for anyone navigating the crypto world. Below is a comprehensive overview of the most prevalent cryptocurrency scams, detailing their mechanisms and providing ...
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Integrating STON.fi swaps into your react app: easy DeFi for TON projectsImagine plugging a fully functional decentralized exchange into your React app with just a few lines of code. No need for deep blockchain expertise or weeks of development—just seamless token swaps that work effortlessly. Sounds almost too good to be true, doesn’t it? Meet STON.fi, an Automated Market Maker (AMM) ...
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Rug pull tactics. A common practice of fraud in crypto space (2025)Imagine you recently purchased a token that your favorite cryptocurrency blogger has been raving about. The charts looked fantastic, the community seemed active, and the potential returns made your heart race. Satisfied, you close the app for the night. But the next day, something’s wrong. The token has vanished from ...
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DAO: the future of decentralized decision-making in DeFiIn traditional businesses, decisions are made behind closed doors — executives set the rules, and customers follow them. DeFi flips that model on its head with Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs), where governance is handed over to the users. Instead of relying on a boardroom, DAOs let the community propose and ...
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The tokenization of real-world assets (RWA)Imagine owning a fraction of a luxury apartment in Manhattan, a masterpiece by Picasso, or even a share of a gold reserve — all without ever setting foot in a real estate office, art gallery, or bank. What once seemed like a distant dream for the average investor is now ...