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Crypto Basics

New to Crypto and DeFi? This is where it all begins.

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19 articles in this collection
Written by Matt, Natalia and Caleb

What is DeFi?

Everything you need to know about the next future of financial services
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Written by Matt
Updated over a week ago

What is a crypto wallet?

The best place to store all of your tokens, NFTs, and value assets
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Written by Natalia
Updated over a week ago

What is the difference between a wallet address and a private key?

The important differences between a wallet address and a private key
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Written by Matt
Updated over a week ago

How to upgrade your WEB3 security

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Written by Caleb
Updated over a week ago

What is a block explorer, and how can I view a wallet's history?

A basic overview of how to use block explorers
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Written by Matt
Updated over a week ago

A complete guide to DeFi terminology

A comprehensive list of common DeFi terms and phrases
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Written by Matt
Updated over a week ago

Why is 1inch "non-custodial", and what does that mean for users?

How non-custodial platforms allow users to maintain control over funds and personal information
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Written by Matt
Updated over a week ago

What is an "internal commission" token?

Everything about internal commission tokens and how they work
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Written by Matt
Updated over a week ago

What is a blockchain transaction?

The mechanics behind sending and receiving funds on a blockchain
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Written by Natalia
Updated over a week ago

What is a crypto exchange?

What a crypto exchange is and how it works
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Written by Natalia
Updated over a week ago

What is a Decentralized Exchange (DEX) vs Centralized Exchange (CEX)?

The major difference between two types of crypto trading venues
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Written by Natalia
Updated over a week ago
Ethereum 101

What is Ethereum?

A brief guide on what Ethereum is and how it started
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Written by Natalia
Updated over a week ago

What is ETH?

What is ETH? Here you can find answers to your questions
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Written by Natalia
Updated over a week ago

What is gas, and why do I need native assets to pay for transaction fees?

Without these tokens, completing any transaction is impossible
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Written by Natalia
Updated over a week ago

What is a token?

Everything you need to know about these digital assets
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Written by Natalia
Updated over a week ago

What are wrapped tokens, and how are they used on 1inch?

A brief overview of wBTC, wETH, and why they are useful.
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Written by Matt
Updated over a week ago
Security 101

What is a private key and recovery phrase, and when would I need to use them?

Some helpful information to keep your funds safe
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Written by Matt
Updated over a week ago

How to Avoid Losing Money in DeFi

Common pitfalls to avoid while swapping on 1inch Network
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Written by Matt
Updated over a week ago

5 Tools to Identify a DeFi Scam Token

Quick and easy ways of researching tokens to prevent loss of funds
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Written by Matt
Updated over a week ago