DEX / Decentralized Exchange vs Liquidity Pool

Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.

DEX / Decentralized Exchange
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A decentralized exchange is a blockchain-based trading platform that allows users to swap cryptocurrencies directly from their own wallets without a company holding their funds.

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Liquidity Pool
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A liquidity pool is a smart contract holding reserves of two or more tokens that users deposit to enable decentralized trading, earning a share of transaction fees in return.

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