If you've ever transacted on Ethereum or its Layer 2 solutions, you've encountered the unavoidable "gas fees." And even on centralized exchanges (CEXs) like Binance, you've likely noticed charges labeled as "network fees." But what exactly are these fees? How

Fractionalization has become increasingly popular in the investment world, but does it really provide a solution to liquidity for high-value assets?  In this piece, we delve into the concept of fractionalization, and its practical applications, and explore whether it truly enhances liquidity or if there are any underlying challenges that

The loan-to-value (LTV) ratio is a critical metric used in lending to assess risk and determine financing terms. It compares the amount borrowed to the value of the asset or collateral. A lower LTV ratio is favorable as it indicates a larger down payment and lower risk for lenders. Lenders

The primary market is a financial marketplace where new securities, like stocks and shares, are first released to the public for purchases. Primary markets are the initial issuance of these securities where firms, governments and organizations engage in selling the securities directly to potential investors or hiring an underwriter to

“Ah! Why do I have to use wETH?“ If you’ve used decentralized finance (DeFi) applications before, chances are you’ve been in such a situation. This post will explain what a wrapped asset (like wETH) is, the famous examples in DeFi, and why they exist.  What is a Wrapped

Understanding the RPC, or Remote Procedure Call protocol, is crucial for anyone stepping into cryptocurrency. This post explains the what (what’s the RPC), the why (why it’s important), and the how (how to add or customize an RPC link yourself).  Again, feel free to skip certain sections if

If you just started using DeFi applications on an L2 recently, you may have wondered why there are USDC.e and USDC.  This article explains USDC, its connection with USDC.e, and the current status between these two. Feel free to skip the sections that you already know.  What is

Huh? Market order? Limit order? If these terms have you scratching your head, you're in for a treat! Let's unravel the mysteries of these basic order types on an order book, which can be found on a centralized exchange (CEX), while making it as fun as