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What Is DeFi? Decentralized Finance Explained in Plain English

DeFi lets you lend, borrow, trade and earn interest without a bank, using smart contracts instead. Here is how decentralized finance works — and the risks that come with it.

Crypto Guro·October 25, 2026·2 min read