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Short, plain-language explainers on the concepts that actually affect your exchange. More topics are on the way.
Native vs. wrapped crypto
Why USDT on Ethereum and USDT on Tron aren’t the same asset, and what really backs a wrapped token.
Read more →What does non-custodial mean?
Who actually holds your funds during an exchange, and for how long.
Read more →Why exchange quotes differ
Rates, fees, and liquidity all move independently between providers.
Read more →What is conditional KYC?
Why identity verification can depend on the amount or route, not just the provider.
Read more →Understanding network fees
The difference between a provider’s fee and the fee the network itself charges.
Read more →Transparent vs. shielded addresses
Why swaps into Zcash or PIVX happen in public, and how to get privacy afterwards.
Read more →How we rate KYC and privacy
The three checks behind each provider’s A–D KYC rating, and what it doesn’t tell you.
Read more →Internal vs. blockchain addresses
Why an app’s internal address can’t receive a swap, and how to find the right one.
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