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What Is DeFi and How Does It Work?
Decentralised finance recreates lending, trading, and saving using smart contracts instead of banks. Here is how it works — and the risks you need to weigh.
Ilya Sorokin·June 29, 2026· 8m
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How Gas Fees Work on Ethereum
Gas fees are the cost of doing anything on Ethereum. Learn what drives them, why they spike, and practical ways to pay less without risking your funds.
Dana Whitfield·June 25, 2026· 8m
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Layer 1 vs Layer 2 Blockchains Explained
Layer 1 is the base blockchain; layer 2 is a network built on top to make it faster and cheaper. Here is how they differ and why both matter for scaling.
Tomas Reyes·June 23, 2026· 7m
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Proof of Work vs Proof of Stake Explained
Proof of work uses energy and mining; proof of stake uses locked-up coins. Here is how each secures a blockchain and the trade-offs between them.
Tomas Reyes·June 21, 2026· 7m
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What are rollups and how do they scale Ethereum?
A deeper look at optimistic and zero-knowledge rollups — how they cut fees, inherit Ethereum's security, and differ from each other.
Elias Fenn·May 30, 2026· 10m