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.

How to Read DeFi TVL: What Total Value Locked Tells You (and Doesn't)

DeFi Total Value Locked is the most-cited metric in the space, but it can be misleading. This guide explains how to read TVL correctly and what really signals protocol health.

Total Value Locked (TVL) measures the USD value of assets deposited in DeFi protocols. In 2026, DeFi TVL exceeds $250B — but raw TVL is one of the most misunderstood metrics in crypto. It is a starting point, not a conclusion.

The Problem with Raw TVL

TVL rises with asset prices even if no new money enters
Double-counting: stETH deposited in Aave counts toward both Lido and Aave TVL
TVL incentives: high APY farming inflates TVL temporarily until incentives end
Currency denomination: USD TVL drops 60% in bear markets even if ETH/BTC deposits are constant

Better Metrics to Use Instead

TVL in native token (ETH): strips out price changes, shows real deposits
TVL / Market Cap ratio: low ratio = potential undervaluation; >1 = red flag (more TVL than token worth)
Revenue / TVL: measures capital efficiency — how much does the protocol earn per dollar locked?
User count and transaction volume: more reliable activity indicators

What TVL Does Tell You

TVL remains useful for comparing relative protocol size, spotting rapid inflows or outflows (early warning of news), and tracking DeFi ecosystem growth over time. DefiLlama is the most accurate TVL tracker, with methodology notes explaining how double-counting is handled for each protocol.