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Ever 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 the price of an asset, sometimes more than you’d expect. If you’re serious about optimizing your trades and avoiding unnecessary losses, understanding price impact is key. Let’s dive in!  Understanding Price Impact What is Price Impact? Price impact refers to how much your trade moves the market pric

There’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 earning trading fees. But what exactly is impermanent loss, and how can you manage it? Let’s break it down! Understanding Impermanent Loss What is Impermanent Loss? Impermanent loss occurs when the value of your deposited assets in a liquidity pool changes relative to holding them in a wallet. This happens due to price fluctuations in the paired assets within the pool. The greater the divergence, the higher the loss. The Mechanics of Impermanent Loss

The 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 real-life examples to enhance awareness and prevention.​ 1. Pseudo Airdrops in Discord/Telegram/Twitter How it works: Scammers infiltrate popular platforms like Discord, Telegram, and Twitter, posing as legitimate cryptocurrency projects or influencers. They annou

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 your wallet, the Telegram group is deleted, and the website no longer exists. Your investment is gone without a trace. What just happened? You’ve likely fallen victim to a Rug Pull — one of the most notorious scams in the crypto world. Let’s unravel what this scheme is, how it works, and how you can spot the warning signs befo

In 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 vote on changes. Smart contracts then execute these decisions on the blockchain, ensuring everything is transparent and efficient. In this article, we address what DAOs are, why they are important, and which projects are determining the decentralized future of governance. What Is a DAO and Why Does It Matter in DeFi?

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 a tangible reality, thanks to tokenization.  However, as promising as this innovation is, it also poses critical questions. How can tokenized assets maintain trust and security on decentralized platforms? Can the technology handle the scale required for global adoption? And will governments embrace this new financial frontier or resist it through regulation? This ar

Crypto fans or investors often hear about "blockchain fees" or "gas fees". These fees are part of blockchain transactions acting as the cost to use a blockchain network. Whether you are transferring Bitcoin, executing smart contracts on Ethereum or participating in a DeFi protocol on TON, understanding fees helps optimize transactions and investment plans. What are Blockchain Fees? Blockchain fees, often referred to as transaction fees or gas fees, are charges levied on users for conducting transactions on a blockchain network.  In proof-of-work (PoW) systems like Bitcoin miners race to solve difficult math problems ‒ thus trans

Blockchain — is this just about Bitcoin or something? Have you ever heard someone saying that? What about claims that blockchain is completely unhackable or that every transaction is anonymous? These are just a few of the misconceptions surrounding blockchain technology. In this article, we'll address some widespread myths about blockchain in general and the TON blockchain in particular, breaking them down in simple terms and clarifying common misunderstandings. Myth 1: Blockchain Is Only About Cryptocurrencies This is one of the most common misconceptions. In reality, blockchain is a distributed ledger technology that can be app

In the world of DeFi, you are your own bank – and that comes with both freedom and responsibility. This post will guide you through the most common scam schemes on DEXs, provide recent real-world examples, and offer practical advice on protecting yourself. By understanding these risks and implementing best practices, you can significantly reduce your chances of falling victim to these schemes, even if they can't be eliminated entirely. Common Scam Schemes on DEXs Rug Pulls How it works: A rug pull occurs when project developers abandon a project and run away with investors' funds. This often happens after creating hype and attractin