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Where does DeFi yield come from?

DeFi yield comes from borrower interest, trading fees, and token rewards. Rates float and smart contract failures can erase deposits in uninsured pools.

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What is yield farming and how does it work?

Yield farming moves crypto between DeFi pools to earn interest, trading fees and token rewards. The returns are not fixed and rewards are taxable.

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Crypto collateralized borrowing: how it works

Crypto collateralized borrowing locks crypto to borrow stablecoins, and a fall below the liquidation threshold can force a sale of that crypto.

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DeFi lending protocols: how they work and the risks

A DeFi lending protocol lets people lend and borrow crypto without a bank. Smart contracts set rates and can liquidate a loan that falls short.

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How to Provide Liquidity on a Decentralized Exchange

You provide liquidity by depositing paired tokens into a DEX pool to earn trading fees. You need a compatible wallet, gas token, and both tokens.

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What is an automated market maker in crypto?

An automated market maker is a smart contract that trades crypto from liquidity pools. Prices follow a formula based on pool balances, with no order book.

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How Decentralized Exchanges Work for Your Swaps

A DEX swaps crypto from your own wallet through smart contracts, with no account. You usually pay gas, approve if needed, and keep US tax records.

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Impermanent loss in crypto: what it is and why

Impermanent loss is the gap between an AMM pool position and holding the tokens. It becomes permanent when you withdraw or close the position.

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What Triggers Liquidation in a Lending Protocol?

Liquidation in a crypto lending protocol happens when your health factor falls below one, often after collateral prices drop or debt grows steadily.

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How Liquidity Pools Work and What You Deposit

A liquidity pool is a smart contract that prices swaps with a formula, and providers earn a share of trading fees. You need both tokens and gas.

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What is decentralized finance and how does it work?

Decentralized finance is blockchain software that replaces banks with smart contracts. You connect a wallet and usually keep control of your own keys.

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Crypto staking: what it is and how it works

Staking locks crypto to help a proof-of-stake network confirm transactions and earn rewards. In the US, rewards are generally taxable income when received.

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