What Is DeFi?

DeFi, short for decentralized finance, refers to services where users can make transactions on a public blockchain without an intermediary like a bank or a broker. These peer-to-peer services take place through smart contracts on public blockchains, primarily Ethereum. In DeFi, smart contracts — which are contracts coded to automatically run on a blockchain when……

Smart Money Podcast: What the Heck Is Crypto, Anyway?

The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. NerdWallet does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it recommend or advise investors to buy or sell particular stocks, securities or other investments. Welcome to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, where we answer your real-world money questions. In this episode, NerdWallet investing writer……