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DeFi Basics

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DeFi Basics
What Is DeFi Yield? A Plain-English Guide
Interest, swap fees, token emissions — there are three distinct ways to earn yield in DeFi, and they carry completely different risk profiles. Here's how to tell them apart.
2026-05-10
5 min read
DeFi Basics
How Impermanent Loss Works (With a $1,000 Example)
Impermanent loss is the hidden cost of being a liquidity provider. Walk through a real $1,000 ETH/USDC example and see exactly how much you lose — and when fees make it worth it anyway.
2026-05-03
6 min read
DeFi Basics
Impermanent Loss, Explained With a Real Number Example
Impermanent loss is the most misunderstood concept in DeFi. Walk through a $1,000 ETH/USDC example, see the exact percentage cost at each price move, and learn the three ways to minimise it.
2026-05-14
6 min read
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