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 Crypto Exchanges Make Money in 2026: Revenue Models Explained

Understanding how exchanges and DeFi protocols earn revenue helps you identify whose interests align with yours. This guide breaks down exchange and protocol business models.

Crypto exchange and DeFi protocol business models determine whether they are incentivized to serve you or extract from you. Understanding revenue sources helps you choose platforms where your interests are aligned with the platform's.

Centralized Exchange Revenue

Spot trading fees: 0.05–0.1% taker fee on trades (largest revenue source)
Derivatives fees: 0.01–0.05% on perpetuals (very high volume = major revenue)
Listing fees: projects pay $50K–$3M to list on major CEXs
Staking/earn products: CEX keeps spread between what they pay users and earn from deployment

DEX and DeFi Protocol Revenue

Swap fees: 0.01–1% per swap; distributed to LPs (not protocol, in most cases)
Protocol fee switch: governance can direct portion of fees to protocol treasury (Uniswap, Aave)
Flash loan fees: 0.05–0.09% on flash loan amounts
Treasury investments: protocols earn yield on treasury assets deployed in DeFi

Aligned vs. Misaligned Incentives

Self-custodial DeFi protocols (Uniswap, Steyble, Aave) are aligned with users: they earn only when users trade or borrow. CEXs have misaligned incentives: exchange staking programs keep funds in custody (earning spread), order book manipulation benefits the exchange, and proprietary trading desks compete against users. Self-custodial platforms, by design, cannot extract value from users the way custodial CEXs can.