Cheapest Way To Buy Fantom Coin Mainnet (FTM)
DCV - March 17, 2022
Hi, this post details the cheapest way I bought Fantom coins and deposited them in my Metamask wallet for DeFi applcations on the Fantom chain mainnet. How I did it avoids gas fees on the Ethereum network. ...
Best Crypto Rewards Cards 2022 (Detailed Analysis)
DCV - February 15, 2022
Hi! In this article, I will talk in detail about 8 different crypto rewards cards one by one, explain some of the nuances between them and then summarize all the information to compare them at the end. I’ll cover both debit and credit cards and the information will be separated by cards that are currently available and a couple that are slated to come out this year. ...
What is Abracadabra Money? How to Borrow MIM using wMEMO (Explained)
DCV - January 11, 2022
Hi! The DeFi space is a fast-moving world with new platforms coming out every month. If you've stumbled upon this article, I'm assuming you already know a bit about decentralized finance, different blockchains, and at least some of the projects. ...
What is the Difference Between MEMO and Wrapped MEMO? (Simply Explained)
DCV - January 10, 2022
Hi, if you're familiar with the Wonderland DeFi project, then you're probably aware of some of the changes and rapid pace of innovation that's happening. Also, you're probably aware of a "promise" of huge investment gains due to the attractive APY. But there's been a lot of confusion on the mechanics of the system, specifically around the tokens of the project like TIME, MEMO, and wrapped MEMO (wMEMO). ...
Cheapest Way to Buy Nexo Tokens (U.S. Based Nexo User)
DCV - December 30, 2021
Hi! This post will detail the cheapest way I bought Nexo tokens and then transferred it to my Nexo wallet to upgrade my loyalty level. Upgrading the loyalty level increases my staking benefits. Also, as a U.S.-based Nexo user, this is kind of a work around for acquiring Nexo tokens because I can't earn them with the Nexo app....
How to Transfer BNB From Metamask To Trust Wallet
DCV - December 30, 2021
This post will detail how I transferred my BNB from Metamask to Trust Wallet and then staked it to earn passive income on my BNB funds. ...
How To Swap BNB (Binance Coin) to ETH (Ethereum) Without Binance
DCV - December 22, 2021
This post will detail how I swapped Binance Coin (BNB) to Ethereum (ETH) and received it in my Metamask wallet. If you don't want to read, you can watch the 5 minute ...
What Is Beefy Finance? (Explained)
DCV - December 20, 2021
Hi! This post explains a little bit about what Beefy Finance is, how it works, and how I'm using it to earn on my crypto assets. So first of all, Beefy Finance is a decentralized finance or DeFi platform that allows you to deposit crypto assets into what is called a “vault”, and then in turn, they use that deposit to earn you interest. ...
How To Use Loopring DEX, Swap ETH to LRC, Add Liquidity, Withdraw Funds
DCV - December 19, 2021
This blog post will detail how I got started using Loopring, a Layer2 solution on the Ethereum network used to avoid expensive fees on the regular Ethereum blockchain. There's a slight learning curve and I will share some of the mistakes that I made using the Loopring decentralized exchange app so that you don't have to make those mistakes. But first, before I can use the Loopring app, I will need a couple of things:...
How To Stake TIME in Wonderland Money DeFi App
DCV - December 19, 2021
Hi, this post will detail how I staked the TIME token on the ...
What Is OlympusDAO, Wonderland TIME, Simply Explained
DCV - December 10, 2021
In this post, I will explain as simply as I can, what OlympusDAO is and how it works. I’ll go over the staking and bonding mechanisms and use examples to further explain the concepts. Finally, I’ll comment on whether or not this whole thing is a ponzi scheme. These concepts apply to forks of OlympusDAO as well like Wonderland, KlimaDAO, etc. but I’m using Olympus as an example. As usual, this is not financial advice....
Cheapest Way To Buy USDC On Gemini Exchange
DCV - December 6, 2021
Hi, this article will detail how I purchased USDC on the Gemini crypto exchange at the lowest rates. Gemini recently added USDC to their portfolio of currencies and this is the process I used to save some money while purchasing USDC with fiat....
How To Swap SOL To BNB Without Binance
DCV - December 6, 2021
If you don't have access to the Binance exchange or just don't want to setup an account for some reason, there are easy ways to use DeFi to swap your Solana tokens (SOL) to Binance Coin (BNB). BNB is useful nowadays to transact very cheaply (cents per transaction) on the Binance Smart Chain to farm, stake, or move crypto around. This article will go through very simply, a step-by-step process to swap SOL to BNB. Here is how I did it....
How To Swap BTC to BNB Without Binance
DCV - December 1, 2021
If you don't have access to the Binance exchange or just don't want to setup an account for some reason, there are easy ways to use DeFi to swap your Bitcoin (BTC) to Binance Coin (BNB). BNB is useful nowadays to transact very cheaply (cents per transaction) on the Binance Smart Chain to farm, stake, or move crypto around. This article will go through very simply, a step-by-step process to swap BTC to BNB. Here is how I did it....
How To Stake BNB on Beefy Finance (Binance Alternative)
DCV - November 14, 2021
Hi, this article will show how I am staking my BNB coins on the Beefy Finance platform to earn double digit compounding interest automatically. This is different from my ...
Two Simple Ways to Track Impermanent Loss While Farming Crypto
DCV - November 9, 2021
If you’re into farming crypto, which is technically known as providing liquidity to an automated market maker, then chances are you’ve heard of impermanent loss. Tracking impermanent loss may be difficult especially if at the start of your farming, you didn’t record the price of the underlying assets....
How To Stake BNB On Trust Wallet
DCV - November 8, 2021
This post will show how I staked my BNB tokens on Trust Wallet to get a 23% annual percentage rate return passively. ...
How To Borrow To Earn Interest on Stablecoins (Free Money*)
DCV - November 6, 2021
At the time of writing this article, there are many centralized finance (CeFi) crypto apps like Celsius and Gemini that offer relatively high interest rates for depositing stablecoins on their platforms. Stablecoins are just cryptocurrencies whose value is pegged to some fiat currency like the US dollar. The idea behind it is that a user of the platform deposits stablecoins like GUSD or USDC, and in return, the platform pays the user interest as a percentage of the deposit. ...
How To Read and Use Etherscan (Simple Tutorial)
DCV - November 3, 2021
This article will explain as simply as possible how to use and read Etherscan. Etherscan is an Ethereum blockchain explorer where you can view transactions, smart contracts, various token data and a bunch of other information that revolves around the Ethereum ecosystem....
10 Best Crypto Life Hacks Everyone Should Know
DCV - November 1, 2021
Here are some crypto life hacks that I’ve compiled throughout my time in the crypto space. These tips have helped me keep my funds safe as well as maximize my earning potential. Read on to learn more. Disclaimer: this is not financial advice. ...
What Is The ERC1155 Standard? (ELI5)
DCV - November 1, 2021
In order to understand the ERC1155 standard, it's important to first understand what the ERC20 and ERC721 standards are and their shortcomings. I'll just give a brief overview:...
What Is The ERC721 NFT Token Standard? (ELI5)
DCV - November 1, 2021
The ERC721 standard is a token standard for non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and its smart contracts. I will try to explain this as simple as possible. Take for example the electrical power standard in North America. It specifies the voltage and the frequency of the electricity coming out of the outlet must be at 120 volts and 60 hertz....
How To Get a Loan Using Crypto as Collateral (Centralized Finance)
DCV - October 30, 2021
There are many centralized crypto finance applications like Coinbase, BlockFi, and Celsius that are allowing customers to get loans collateralized against their crypto deposits. Basically, the customers need to have deposited some cryptocurrencies on the respective platforms and then apply to get a loan using the deposited crypto as collateral. In most cases, there are no credit checks, and the funds are available right away....
Deposit USDC To Celsius For Free
DCV - October 27, 2021
In order to deposit USDC to Celsius, you first need to first buy USDC using an exchange. At the time of writing this article, Celsius does not support buying USDC with fiat directly on their platform. ...
The Difference Between APY and APR in Crypto
DCV - October 22, 2021
Many crypto lending and exchange services offer earning passive income by annual percentage rate (APR) and annual percentage yield (APY). But what is the difference between APR and APY? This article will explain in simple terms the difference between these two ideas....
How To Find PancakeSwap Pool ID
DCV - October 21, 2021
In order to work with PancakeSwap's smart contracts like MasterChef, a PID or process identifier is needed for your liquidity pool currency pair. As of the writing of this article, the easiest way to do this is to find it on the PancakeSwap....
How To Swap ETH to BNB Without Binance
DCV - October 18, 2021
If you don't have access to the Binance exchange or just don't want to setup an account for some reason, there are easy ways to use DeFi to swap your Ether (ETH) to Binance Coin (BNB). BNB is useful nowadays to transact very cheaply (cents per transaction) on the Binance Smart Chain to farm, stake, or move crypto around. This article will go through very simply, a step-by-step process to swap ETH to BNB....
Crypto Apps Supported by Mint.com
DCV - October 16, 2021
This article is a list of crypto apps that you can link with on Mint.com and on their mobile app. This list will be updated on a monthly basis so check back to see if the app you're using can be tracked on Mint....
How To Swap Cryptocurrencies For Free
DCV - October 16, 2021
The Celsius Network announced a feature coming soon to enable crypto-to-crypto trading without fees. Seems too good to be true but it seems this feature has been in the works for months now....
Ultimate Guide to Farming on PancakeSwap
DCV - October 14, 2021
This article will provide some background on concepts revolving crypto farming and detail step by step how farming can be done on the PancakeSwap decentralized exchange (DEX). The article will be kept as simple as possible so that it is easy to understand. If you're too lazy to read through the article, a YouTube tutorial is at the end of this page....
How To Transfer USDC To Celsius
DCV - October 14, 2021
Earning interest on USDC is an attractive way to let your idle crypto work for you. Celsius currently provides an 8.88% APR on the USDC coin. This tutorial will show you step by step how to transfer USDC into a Celsius account using the web app. A similar process can be done on the mobile app but there are some extra details that can be shown on the web ...
How To Get a Binance US API Key
JG - October 13, 2021
This post will teach you how to get a Binance US API key in a few easy steps. If you haven't made a Binance.us account yet, you need an account and you can use ...
What Is The Difference Between BSC and Ethereum Mainnet
DCV - October 13, 2021
The main difference between the Binance Smart Chain (BSC) and the Ethereum Mainnet is that they are two separate and unique blockchains in which decentralized apps (Dapps) function and where cryptocurrencies and their transactions are recorded. You can think of them as iOS versus Android. Not that BSC is similar to iOS as Ethereum mainnet is similar to Android but you get the idea. They're just different networks....
How To Deposit Fiat To Crypto.com Account (No Fees)
DCV - October 12, 2021
If you're trying to transfer money into your Crypto.com (CDC) account, there aren't many options to do this. The issue I ran into was when initiating an ACH transfer from my external bank account to Crypto.com's account. ...
How to Convert ETH to BNB
DCV - October 11, 2021
If you are looking to convert ETH to BNB on the Binance US exchange, there currently isn't any direct way to do it. What I mean by that is that you cannot deposit ETH and then, with one transaction, swap it to BNB....
How To Connect Metamask To Binance Smart Chain (BSC) On Mobile
DCV - October 8, 2021
This article will teach you how to connect your Metamask Wallet on your mobile phone to the Binance Smart Chain (BSC) so that you can start receiving Binance Coin in your Metamask account. This process should take no more than a couple of minutes....
How To Buy USDC On Coinbase Pro
DCV - October 8, 2021
Hi. This article will teach you how to buy USDC on Coinbase Pro in 4 easy steps. Or you can watch the ...
How To Apply Celsius Promo Codes
DCV - October 7, 2021
The two promo codes to obtain free $50 and $10 worth of Bitcoin (BTC) are: STABLE50 and STABLE10 respectively. As of the writing of this article, these promo codes are working....