What is a DeFi aggregator?

A DeFi aggregator is a platform that routes your crypto swaps across hundreds of decentralised exchanges (DEXes) simultaneously to find the best rate and lowest slippage. Instead of trading on a single DEX like Uniswap, an aggregator like Steyble splits your trade across multiple pools and chains to maximise your output.

What is a crypto super app?

A crypto super app is a single non-custodial platform that combines every DeFi service — token swapping, staking, perpetuals trading, prediction markets, copy trading, cross-chain bridging, and crypto cards — in one interface. Steyble is a crypto super app, meaning you never need to switch between multiple DeFi applications.

Is Steyble self-custodial?

Yes. Steyble is entirely non-custodial and self-custodial. You hold your private keys at all times. Steyble provides the interface and smart contract routing, but never holds, controls, or has access to your assets. Every transaction requires your explicit wallet signature.

How do prediction markets work in crypto?

Crypto prediction markets let you buy or sell shares in the outcome of real-world events using on-chain smart contracts. If you buy a 'Yes' share at $0.35, you receive $1 if the event occurs (a $0.65 profit) or lose $0.35 if it does not. Markets cover crypto prices, elections, sports results, and macro events. Steyble's prediction markets are non-custodial — your funds remain in your wallet until settlement.

What are perpetual futures in crypto?

Perpetual futures (perps) are leveraged crypto trading contracts with no expiry date. Unlike traditional futures that expire monthly, perps let you hold long or short positions indefinitely. A periodic funding rate keeps the perp price aligned with spot. Steyble perpetuals run on decentralised smart contracts — you trade directly from your own wallet with full transparency into liquidation parameters.

How does copy trading work on Steyble?

Copy trading on Steyble automatically mirrors the on-chain trades of verified top-performing wallet strategies. You choose the wallets you want to copy, set your position sizing and risk limits, and Steyble replicates their trades in real time. Unlike centralised copy trading, Steyble is non-custodial — you never give up control of your funds.

What is the best way to earn passive income with crypto in 2026?

The best methods for passive crypto income in 2026 are: (1) liquid staking ETH or SOL at 3.5–8% APY, (2) lending stablecoins on lending protocols at 5–9% APY, (3) non-custodial copy trading to mirror proven wallet strategies, (4) providing liquidity to stablecoin pools at 3–6% APY, and (5) on-chain prediction markets for event-driven returns. Steyble provides access to all five methods in a single platform.

What is the best DEX aggregator in 2026?

The best DEX aggregators in 2026 route across 15+ blockchains and 100+ liquidity sources with MEV protection. Steyble's swap aggregator covers 250+ liquidity sources across Ethereum, Solana, Arbitrum, Base, and more — consistently delivering better rates than going directly to any single DEX. For large swaps, using an aggregator saves 0.5–2% per transaction.

Crypto Lending Desks: Borrowing and Lending Large Amounts

Institutional crypto lending desks offer high yields on large deposits and credit facilities for crypto-rich borrowers. Here is how they work.

Crypto lending desks serve the institutional market: hedge funds that want to borrow crypto for shorting, high-net-worth individuals who want to borrow against their BTC or ETH holdings, and family offices seeking above-market yields on large USD deposits. They offer personalised rates, structured terms, and higher amounts than retail DeFi protocols.

Crypto Lending Desk Services

Secured loans: borrow USDC against BTC/ETH collateral — typically 40-50% LTV for institutional terms
Repo transactions: short-term secured lending with repurchase agreements — liquidity for trading operations
Yield on deposits: lend crypto to the desk's institutional borrowers — 6-12% APY on large USDC deposits
Securities lending: borrow specific tokens for short selling via institutional securities lending programs
Structured products: custom rate, maturity, and collateral structures for specific institutional needs

Institutional Lenders in 2026

Ledn: specialises in Bitcoin-backed loans — clean balance sheet, conservative risk management post-2022
Nexo: provides both retail and institutional crypto lending — $12B+ originated loans
Maple Finance: institutional credit marketplace — underwritten loans to crypto-native borrowers
Goldfinch: DeFi credit protocol targeting emerging market borrowers — institutional underwriting on-chain
Steyble B2B: large-amount USDC lending desk for HNW and institutional clients

When to Use Lending Desk vs DeFi

DeFi lending (Aave, Compound) is optimal for: amounts below $500k, immediate access without relationship, maximum transparency. Institutional lending desks are better for: amounts above $1M (better rates), structured terms, custom collateral arrangements, and situations requiring phone-based relationship service. Both access models are integrated in Steyble — choose based on amount and service preference.