Learn About DeFi

Browse our library of articles about DeFi!
How to Tokenize your Yield
Increase flexibility on investing with yield earned through liquidity protocols.
Just Z
May 3, 2022
What is Proof-of-Work
How the Proof-of-Work consensus mechanism works to govern blockchains.
Erasto Philip
Mar 10, 2022
What is Proof of Stake?
How the Proof-of-Stake consensus mechanism works to govern blockchains.
Zeel Patel
Mar 8, 2022
What are Automated Market Makers?
Understanding AMMs, a backbone of the DeFi ecosystem.
Shivam Sharma
Feb 16, 2022
DEX 101: What is a Decentralized Exchange?
Digging into DEX fundamentals, including how they differ from centralized exchanges.
Trevor
Feb 16, 2022
Introduction to Bridges
A guide to bridges, their trade-offs, and how to bridge through Zapper.
Socket
Feb 4, 2022
Understanding Blockchain
Breaking down the technical basics of blockchain technology and why it is useful.
Leo M
Feb 16, 2022
Wallet 101
Hot vs. cold, custodial vs. non-custodial, and how to choose which to use.
Lindsay Presswell
Nov 24, 2021
What is Layer 2?
An introduction to a popular Ethereum scaling solution.
Lindsay Presswell
Nov 24, 2021
Breaking Down the Steps of Token Approval
A closer look at the different components of the token approval process.
Hanaya
Nov 24, 2021
What is a Vault?
Exploring one of DeFi’s most versatile investment tools.
Lindsay Presswell
Nov 24, 2021
What Is a Crypto Index?
Learn about crypto index funds and why they are a fundamental tool for investors.
SlishySlice
Oct 14, 2021
All You Need to Know About EIP-1559
Get up to speed on the changes EIP 1559 will bring to the Ethereum network
Lindsay Presswell
Nov 24, 2021
Ethereum 101: Tokens and the ERC-20 Standard
A Deep Dive on Tokens and ERC-20.
Lindsay Presswell
Nov 24, 2021
What is Slippage?
Learn what slippage is and how it impacts trading on decentralized exchanges.
Nader
May 23, 2021
What is the Difference Between Ethereum and Ethereum Classic?
Learn how Ethereum (ETH) and Ethereum Classic (ETC) differ from one another.
Nader
May 23, 2021
What is a Liquidation?
Learn why they're important to understand when using DeFi apps.
Nader
May 23, 2021
What is Uniswap v3?
Learn about Uniswap v3 and how it improves the AMM protocol
Nader
May 23, 2021
What is a Stablecoin?
Learn how stablecoins work in DeFi
Nader
May 23, 2021
What is a Token?
Learn the basics of crypto tokens.
Nader
May 23, 2021
What are Liquidity Pools and How do they Work?
A closer look at what it means to pool your assets on Zapper.
Nader
May 23, 2021
What is Yield Farming?
Discover how passive income works in DeFi
DeFi Dad
Apr 15, 2021
What is DeFi?
A closer look at the principles behind decentralized finance.
Ze Chen
Jun 18, 2021