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Come behind the scenes with the Wallet team
Onchain Weekly, first edition Welcome to Onchain Weekly. This is a new series, that every week invites you behind-the-scenes with the Wallet team. It's a sneak peek into what we're building, and why we're building it.
Nov 18, 2024
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DeFi
What is Drift Protocol: the Solana DEX with a prediction edge
With Solana raking in the highest onchain trading volume thanks to the rise of Solana memecoins , it raises the question of what decentralized exchanges (DEXs) crypto traders are trading on when it comes to looking for a Solana-based platform. One such platform is Drift Protocol, a Solana DEX that specializes in perpetual futures and has carved a niche for itself among onchain favorites like and .
Nov 15, 2024
Intermediate
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Developer Stories
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Open API
Here's how to get the best price and liquidity from 400 DEXs across 25 chains
With the ever increasing number of decentralised exchanges (DEXs), tokens, and blockchains, it's not easy finding the hottest tokens and securing the best price by consolidating liquidity across chains. To find the best price from thousands of digital asset opportunities, you need a DEX aggregator. A DEX aggregator consolidates liquidity from multiple DEXs, enabling users to access better pricing, reduced transaction costs, and a simplified trading experience across many platforms and blockchains.
Oct 29, 2024
Beginners
Protocols
DEX
What is Sei? Deep dive into the Layer-1 built for decentralized crypto trading
Introduction Imagine a blockchain built for speed and designed to overcome the common challenges of decentralized trading — this is what Sei attempts to achieve. Sei aims to process transactions fast, while still being flexible enough to support everything from trades to gaming and NFTs.
Oct 2, 2024
Intermediate
DEX
What is Velodrome Finance (VELO): why it's a next-gen AMM
While they were a popular and growing facet of the last crypto bull market , Automated Market Makers (AMM) are well-established these days, having become a staple in the DeFi space thanks to their 24/7 liquidity, low slippage, and access to various trading pairs. However, not all AMMs are created equal. A trailblazer like Velodrome Finance distinguishes itself by offering a unique blend of features and incentives that cater to both traders and liquidity providers. With a strong emphasis on community governance, Velodrome Finance empowers its users to map out the platform's direction, as native token holders can participate in decision-making processes and benefit from various rewards.
Sep 23, 2024
DEX
DeFi
Altcoin
What is Raydium (RAY): a must-know for Solana DEX traders
In the dynamic world of cryptocurrency trading, decentralized exchanges (DEXs) have emerged as powerful platforms for onchain trading. By eliminating the need for intermediaries, DEXs effectively offer users greater control and flexibility. Among these leading DEXs, a notable one that's been gaining traction in the is Raydium.
Sep 23, 2024
Beginners
DeFi
DEX
Ethereum
What is Curve Finance? Exploring Ethereum's stablecoin DEX
Ethereum’s network is home to a wide range of unique projects. Ever since it created the ERC-20 token model, thousands of tokens have been launched. In time, new products have emerged as well, such as decentralized applications (DApps), protocols, and .
Sep 23, 2024
Intermediate
DEX
Wallets
100 chains and beyond
Our wallet is designed as the ultimate point of access to the growing network of blockchains. As new chains go online, early adopters jump through hoops to acquire new network tokens or access early network incentives. The only way to get in and out of newly developed networks is to rely on bridges that connect different networks directly. The early bridges create a fragmented user-experience which hinders adoption and keeps people out.
Sep 2, 2024
DEX
GameFi
What is Blum: a mini-app with hybrid crypto exchange ambitions
If you're a Telegram ecosystem veteran, chances are you've heard of Blum, the mini-app that's been making waves in the tap-to-earn scene thanks to its exciting roadmap and star-studded team. Yet, when you access Blum on Telegram, all you'll see is an interface to periodically collect Blum points and a "drop game". Is this the hotly anticipated Blum project that Web3 veterans have been looking forward to, or is there more to this than meets the eye?
Aug 6, 2024
Intermediate
DeFi
DEX
BurgerSwap: What Is It and How Does It Work?
After the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector blew up in 2020, Binance quickly launched its second blockchain. Known as Binance Smart Chain, the new blockchain was faster and a lot more efficient than
Aug 2, 2024
DEX
Memecoins
Wallets
Introducing Meme Mode
Act fast on the latest meme meta, keep full control of your tokens Cats, dogs, frogs, wifhats and now, politicians. The Solana memecoin market cap now exceeds $7 billion . Fresh meta and coins evolve on a daily basis and token liquidity moves up and down at the speed of light.
Jul 22, 2024
Beginners
Wallets
DEX
Onchain Weekly #6: 100 Chains, Blinks and Welcome to TON
Onchain Weekly #6 Discover the latest product updates, stories, and innovations from the OKX Wallet team. It's been a big week. Here are four updates you don't want to miss: Solana Blinks on OKX Wallet, including Swaps, NFTs, and DeFi
Jul 19, 2024
DEX
What is Jupiter (JUP): the DEX aggregator to replace all CEXs?
Despite previously being declared the future of finance , decentralized finance (DeFi) has struggled to find its footing since the magic of DeFi Summer, during the previous crypto bull run. According to , since reaching a high of $179 billion in November 2021, total value locked (TVL) across all chains and protocols plunged to a low of $36 billion in October 2023 before recovering to today's levels of about $57 billion.
Apr 25, 2024
Beginners
Wallets
DEX
Onchain Weekly #5: Bridge across 20+ chains using Wallet
Onchain Weekly #5, Cross-chain swaps Discover the latest product updates, stories, and innovations from the OKX Wallet team. This week, 3 things you didn't know about swapping across chains, or "bridging" on OKX Wallet.
Jun 22, 2024
Wallets
Self-custody
DEX
Onchain Weekly #3: Exchange vs Wallet. Let us help you
Onchain Weekly #3 Discover the latest product updates, stories, and innovations from the OKX Wallet team. This week, three things to understand about toggling from Exchange to Wallet on OKX. 1. Self-custody in a single swipe
Jun 19, 2024
New features
Self-custody
Wallets
New this week: Tools to help you DYOR and Ordinals World Tour
Onchain Weekly #2 Proactive Warnings, Liquidity Monitoring & Limit Orders Welcome back to Onchain Weekly! This is the second edition of a new series that invites you behind-the-scenes with the OKX Wallet team. It's a sneak peek into what we're building and why we're building it. Here, you'll see first-hand why is the most secure and compatible wallet to manage, swap, and explore everything onchain.
Jun 13, 2024
DEX
DeFi
How to use DEX Screener: top tips to find and trade low-cap gems
If you're active on crypto social media, you're likely to come across users boasting about huge gains when trading low-cap crypto gems. While some may claim that replicating such success in crypto trading is like trying to catch lightning in a bottle, the method of how these traders uncover small-cap crypto projects deserves some attention. One such tool that low-cap gem traders typically rely on is DEX Screener — an analytics platform that tracks activity across different blockchain networks and decentralized exchanges (DEXs).
May 31, 2024
Intermediate
DEX
DeFi
11 top DEX aggregators in 2024: an essential guide for crypto traders
A decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator combines liquidity from multiple DEXs to give traders better prices and less slippage. These platforms use advanced algorithms to help traders to quickly compare platform rates while keeping security high, since they don't hold your funds.
May 29, 2024
Beginners
DEX
OKX Launches 'CCTP Cryptopedia Campaign' with 50,000 USDC Reward Pool
Launching today and continuing until February 4, the 'CCTP Cryptopedia Campaign' allows OKX DEX users who swap USDC across different blockchains on the OKX DEX aggregator the opportunity to claim a share of a 50,000 USDC reward pool
Apr 25, 2024
DEX
dYdX exchange: exploring the perpetual trading decentralized exchange
Decentralized exchanges (DEXs) play an important role in financial innovation, reshaping how we perceive and engage with traditional finance. Imagine a world where intermediaries and centralized authorities take a back seat, allowing financial transactions to happen seamlessly, governed by code and community consensus. In contrast to traditional centralized exchanges, DEXs enable users to trade directly from their .
Apr 25, 2024
Intermediate
DeFi
DEX
ZK DEX perpetuals: The future of private and scalable crypto trading?
What role do decentralized exchanges (DEX) play in today's crypto environment? DEXs allow you to trade digital assets without third-party involvement. Among DEXs, we're witnessing an increase in the usage of crypto perpetual contracts. These contracts are essentially agreements that let traders benefit from asset price movements without the obligation to own or settle the asset. Meanwhile, zero-knowledge proofs (ZK proofs) have been a game-changer in the DeFi space, introducing solutions to privacy and scalability issues.
Apr 25, 2024
DeFi
DEX
What is Maximal Extractable Value: how MEV impacts DeFi swaps
For those venturing into the exciting yet intricate world of cryptocurrency, understanding Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) is important. While seemingly obscure and abstract, MEV has a huge impact on transaction processing. This is particularly the case within like , where the impact of MEV can directly affect a user's experience. Whether you're a seasoned trader making lightning-fast swaps or a curious newcomer dipping your toes into the DeFi pool, understanding MEV extraction strategies and their potential impact can be crucial.
Apr 25, 2024
Intermediate
DeFi
DEX
Top crypto yield farming platforms in 2024
Yield farming, also known as liquidity mining, has allowed traders to gain crypto tokens by providing liquidity to DeFi products. It’s an alternative way to grow your portfolio alongside more conventional crypto trading. There’s a lot to consider when yield farming, and as with any crypto product, it’s always wise to do your own research before jumping in. In this article, we’ll outline what is yield farming and share an overview of some of the top yield farming platforms available to you today.
May 20, 2024
DeFi
DEX
ShibaSwap: A Comprehensive Guide to the Decentralized Exchange
Ever since 2013 and the appearance of Dogecoin, similar projects have been trying to get some of DOGE’s popularity. While very few have succeeded, one definitely stands out from the rest. Shiba Inu (S
Apr 25, 2024
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