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.

DeFi Lending and Borrowing Explained: Aave, Compound and More

Earn interest on idle crypto or borrow against your holdings without selling. This guide explains DeFi lending protocols, interest rates, liquidation, and risk management.

DeFi lending protocols let anyone earn interest by supplying assets to a shared pool, or borrow assets by posting collateral. Unlike banks, everything is transparent, permissionless, and governed by smart contracts.

How DeFi Lending Works

When you supply USDC to Aave, you receive aUSDC tokens representing your deposit. Other users borrow from the pool, paying variable interest that flows to suppliers. Rates adjust algorithmically based on utilization — if 90% of the pool is borrowed, rates spike to attract more supply.

Collateral, LTV, and Liquidation

LTV (Loan-to-Value): e.g. 80% LTV means you can borrow $80 per $100 of collateral
Liquidation threshold: if collateral value drops to the threshold, your position gets liquidated
Health factor: Aave shows a health factor > 1.0 to stay safe; < 1.0 triggers liquidation
Liquidation bonus: liquidators get 5–10% bonus to incentivize them to clear bad debt

Overcollateralization and Why It Exists

DeFi loans are overcollateralized because there is no credit history or identity. You must post $130–$200 of collateral to borrow $100. While this limits capital efficiency, it ensures the protocol remains solvent. Flash loans are the one exception — borrowed and repaid in a single transaction.

Top Lending Protocols in 2026

Aave V3: largest by TVL, supports 15+ chains, e-mode for correlated assets
Compound V3: simplified "comet" model, USDC-centric
Morpho: peer-to-peer matching layer on top of Aave/Compound for better rates
Spark: MakerDAO's lending protocol, DAI-native, competitive rates