Everything about dex
12 connected nodes across dictionary, workflows, comparisons, prompts, tool stacks and use cases.
DEX
A DEX is an exchange implemented as smart contracts, where trades settle on-chain from your own wallet instead of an internal exchange ledger.
Liquidity Pool
A liquidity pool is a smart contract holding two or more assets that traders swap against, with prices set by the pool's formula rather than an order book.
Slippage
Slippage is the difference between the quoted price and the executed price, caused by pool depth and by other transactions landing first.
CEX vs DEX
Centralised exchanges optimise for liquidity, fiat access and convenience; DEXs optimise for custody, permissionless listing and on-chain transparency.
MetaMask vs OKX Web3 Wallet
MetaMask is the EVM default with the widest DApp support; OKX Web3 Wallet bundles multi-chain coverage, a DEX aggregator and exchange integration in one app.
Phantom vs OKX Web3 Wallet
Phantom is a Solana-first wallet with best-in-class UX on that ecosystem; OKX Web3 Wallet is a generalist multi-chain wallet for users spread across networks.
DEX Trading Workflow
Execute an on-chain swap deliberately: research, liquidity check, route comparison, sized order, then position monitoring.
Compare DEX Prices And Routes
Find the genuinely best execution for a swap by comparing net output after slippage, fees and gas across venues and chains.
Crypto Trading Stack
Market data, charting, DEX access and a Web3 wallet — the minimum toolset for deliberate on-chain trade execution.
DeFi Execution Stack
Web3 wallet, DEX aggregator, DeFi protocols and a portfolio tracker — the toolset for actually deploying capital on-chain.