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Plain-English explainers on DeFi vaults and fees, self-custody, Solana, DEXs and trading concepts, with key terms defined and worked examples.
38 articles
A non-custodial wallet means you alone hold the keys to your crypto — no exchange can freeze or lose it. Learn how self-custody works, why "not your keys, not your coins" matters, and how to stay safe.
Victor GherbovetJul 1, 202611 min read
Win rate is a vanity metric — loss size is what blows up accounts. Learn the risk management trading rules pros use: position sizing, stop-losses, and drawdown limits that protect capital.
Victor GherbovetJul 1, 202611 min read
Tired of picking the wrong coins? A crypto index fund spreads your risk across a diversified crypto portfolio automatically — but custody and flexibility vary wildly. Here's what to know before you invest.
Victor GherbovetJun 30, 20269 min read
Wondering what is AUM? Learn how assets under management is calculated, why it matters to investors and managers, and how AUM fees work — with a Solana, on-chain twist.
Victor GherbovetJun 29, 20267 min read
A Solana smart contract decides exactly what happens to your money — no middleman required. Learn how Solana programs work, how they differ from Ethereum, and why they make non-custodial vaults trustless.
Victor GherbovetJun 29, 202610 min read
Learn how a Solana DEX works in plain English — sub-second swaps, near-zero fees, and trades that never leave your wallet. Plus how Jupiter routing and non-custodial vaults execute on-chain.
Victor GherbovetJun 27, 20269 min read
How much do hedge fund managers make? From six figures to billions — it all comes down to AUM and fees. We break down 2-and-20, performance fees, and how on-chain vault managers get paid automatically on a smaller base.
Victor GherbovetJun 27, 20268 min read
Discover seven proven crypto trading strategies — from trend following to mean reversion — including when to use each, the real risks, and how pro managers run them inside on-chain vaults.
Victor GherbovetJun 25, 202616 min read
Learn what a fair value gap is, why these price imbalances form, and how traders use FVGs for entries and targets — with clear chart examples and common mistakes to avoid.
Victor GherbovetJun 25, 202611 min read