DEX / Decentralized Exchange vs Smart Contracts

Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.

DEX / Decentralized Exchange
intermediate
market_structure

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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Smart Contracts
beginner
fundamentals

Smart contracts are self-executing programs stored on a blockchain that automatically perform predefined actions when specific conditions are met, without needing any intermediary.

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