Crypto Basics

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

18 articles in this collection
Written by Natalia and Matt

What is DeFi?

Everything you need to know about the next future of financial services

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

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

Written by Matt
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

Written by Matt
Updated over a week ago

A complete guide to DeFi terminology

A comprehensive list of common DeFi terms and phrases

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

Written by Matt
Updated over a week ago

What is an "internal commission" token?

Everything about internal commission tokens and how they work

Written by Matt
Updated over a week ago

What is a blockchain transaction?

The mechanics behind sending and receiving funds on a blockchain

Written by Natalia
Updated over a week ago

What is a crypto exchange?

What a crypto exchange is and how it works

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

Written by Natalia
Updated over a week ago

Ethereum 101

What is Ethereum?

A brief guide on what Ethereum is and how it started

Written by Natalia
Updated over a week ago

What is ETH?

What is ETH? Here you can find answers to your questions

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

Written by Natalia
Updated this week

What is a token?

Everything you need to know about these digital assets

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.

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

Written by Matt
Updated over a week ago

How to Avoid Losing Money in DeFi

Common pitfalls to avoid while swapping on 1inch Network

Written by Matt
Updated this week

5 Tools to Identify a DeFi Scam Token

Quick and easy ways of researching tokens to prevent loss of funds

Written by Matt
Updated over a week ago