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Beginners on the Block

Welcome to the world of Decentralized Finance, or DeFi for short. DeFi aims to use peer-to-peer systems (like blockchains) to recreate financial systems that would normally involve a third party, like a bank. In short, DeFi makes finance accessible for everyone.

Check out the top DeFi Leaders of 2021:

Terra Luna

Terra is a dual token payment network, linking TERRA stablecoins on Ethereum with LUNA coin on its native blockchain.

Cryptocurrency
vs DEFI TOKENS

○ A Cryptocurrency is the native asset to an entire blockchain, like Ether (ETH) on the Ethereum blockchain

○ A DeFi Token is a separate asset developed on top of an existing blockchain, like DAI, which is built on top of Ethereum

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Chainlink

Chainlink (LINK) is an Ethereum token that powers the Chainlink decentralized oracle network. It bridges Ethereum smart contracts to external APIs, data sources, and payment methods.

Uniswap

The UNI (Uniswap) token powers the Uniswap ecosystem. Uniswap is one of the largest decentralized cryptocurrency exchanges and a trailblazer in the DeFi movement.

DAI

A stablecoin currency designed to keep its value as near to one USD as possible at all times. The project is goverened by holders of the MKR token and the Maker Protocol.

The NFT Craze

Don’t miss out on the hottest new trend on the blockchain, NFTs!

An NFT is a Non-Fungible Token, a unique, one-of a kind digital asset that can authenticate proof of ownership, like a crypto certificate of authenticity.

Check out our favorite NFT platforms:

Nifty Gateway

OneOf

OpenSea

DeFi Gaming

Our top picks for blockchain gaming:

BattleWave 2023

The Sandbox

Axie Infinity

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions about Crypto and DeFi

How do I invest in crypto?

Buying crypto has never been easier. All you have to do is:
a) Find an exchange
b) Sign up for an account
c) Fund your account
d) Buy crypto of your choice

Why should I invest in cryptocurrency?

People invest in cryptocurrency for many reasons. It can act as a hedge against inflation, an alternative to corrupt centralized banks, and a way to diversify your portfolio.

What are the top cryptocurrencies in the world?

Bitcoin and Ethereum.

What is DeFi?

Decentralized Finance is a movement to replace legacy financial institutions with democratized, decentralized solutions.

What are NFTs?

One-of-a-kind Non-Fungible Tokens with a unique digital identification code. They can be pictures, music, videos, and more.

Who is Satoshi Nakamoto?

No one knows for sure!

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