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Educate yourself on the future of decentralised-finance using our industry-leading educational content.

Our academy is all about acquiring the necessary skills you need to succeed in the exciting world of blockchain and DeFi.

Articles

Read in-depth articles about the overriding concepts and ideas utilised within DeFi. When you learn with UNCX Academy, you are learning from passionate DeFi evangalists. Web3 is our passion and we are here to help educate people with the knowledge they need to succeed in self-managed finance.

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MEV: The Invisible Engine of DeFi

Every time you execute a swap on Uniswap, provide liquidity to a pool, or interact with any DeFi protocol, there's an invisible auction happening around your transaction. Actors are analyzing, competing for, and potentially profiting from the very trade you're about to make. This phenomenon, known as Maximal Extractable Value (MEV), represents one of the most significant yet misunderstood aspects of modern DeFi.

What is Slippage? (Explainer)

Slippage in DeFi occurs when there's a difference between the price you see at the time of confirming a trade and the final price you receive once the transaction is executed. This often happens due to market volatility, low liquidity, or delays in transaction processing on the blockchain. Understanding the causes of slippage is essential for making smarter trading decisions and managing risk more effectively.

Securing Crypto Assets With Cold Wallets

Cryptocurrency ownership depends entirely on private keys, and losing them means losing access to your assets permanently. With hot wallets exposed to phishing, malware, and exchange failures, the risks of online storage are real. Cold wallets offer a more secure solution by keeping private keys offline, making them essential for long-term protection and peace of mind.

Blockchain Nodes: The Backbone of Decentralized Networks

Blockchain nodes verify transactions, store the complete history of the ledger, and ensure that rules are followed across the network without relying on any central authority. By running a node, users help maintain transparency, resist censorship, and keep the system independent — core principles that define the value of blockchain technology.

Videos

Engaging video content that will both help educate and entertain. The future of DeFi is here and edcuating yourself is important. Our video content will give you all the tools you need to achieve success.

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