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Solana DeFi
Solana DeFi explained — DEXs, yields, staking, swaps, and payments, with the strategies and risks that matter.
23 articles
Zeta Markets Guide: How to Trade Perpetual Futures and Options on Solana (2026)
Complete guide to trading perpetuals and options on Zeta Markets. Covers getting started, leverage mechanics, funding rates, options basics, comparison with Drift and Jupiter Perps, and risk management.
May 25, 2026· 11 min
MEXC vs Binance vs Bybit: Best CEX for Solana Traders in 2026
Head-to-head comparison of MEXC, Binance, and Bybit for Solana traders. Real fee numbers, memecoin listing speed, SOL withdrawal costs, leverage, staking, KYC rules, and clear recommendations by trading style.
May 23, 2026· 12 min
JTX Review: Jito's Self-Custody Spot Exchange on Solana
An early review of JTX, the self-custodial spot trading platform built by Jito Labs. Covers how it works, order types, the Jito ecosystem connection, how it compares to Backpack and Jupiter, and what to expect from the July 2026 launch.
May 23, 2026· 11 min
How to Buy Solana on Binance and MEXC: Cheapest Methods Compared
Step-by-step guides for buying SOL on Binance and MEXC with real fee breakdowns for spot, P2P, and card purchases. Includes withdrawal costs and a comparison table so you know which exchange is cheaper for your situation.
May 23, 2026· 11 min
How to Swap Crypto Without KYC: ChangeNOW, DEXs, and What Actually Works
A practical guide to swapping crypto without KYC in 2026. Covers ChangeNOW for cross-chain instant swaps, on-chain DEXs like Jupiter and Raydium, THORChain, and when each option makes sense.
May 23, 2026· 11 min
Nocturnal Review: The Dark-Mode Solana DEX Built for After-Hours Traders
Nocturnal is a new Solana DEX with a night-themed UI, installable PWA, and AI-agent backing from Arc. We tested the swap interface, checked the routing, and broke down where it fits next to Jupiter and the major Solana terminals.
May 21, 2026· 7 min
JupUSD Explained: Jupiter's Yield-Bearing Stablecoin, Backed 90% by BlackRock
Jupiter launched a native dollar stablecoin on Solana — 90% backed by BlackRock's BUIDL fund via Ethena's USDtb, 10% USDC, with yield that accrues while you use it. How it compares to USDC, USDS, sUSD, and what it means for Solana DeFi.
May 17, 2026· 7 min
Solayer Restaking Guide: sSOL, sUSD, and the InfiniSVM Bet
Solayer brought restaking from Ethereum to Solana — and added a yield-bearing stablecoin and a hardware-accelerated L1 to the stack. Here's what sSOL and sUSD actually do, who's earning real yield, and whether the InfiniSVM thesis holds up at 330k TPS.
May 17, 2026· 8 min
How to Avoid Liquidation on Solana DeFi: Lending Risk Management Guide (2026)
Getting liquidated in DeFi means losing part of your collateral instantly. This guide explains how liquidations work on Solana lending protocols like Kamino, MarginFi, and Save, how to monitor your health factor, and how to avoid getting wiped out.
March 28, 2026· 8 min
Solana Perpetuals Funding Rates Explained: How They Work and How to Profit (2026)
Funding rates are the hidden cost (or income) of holding perpetual futures positions. This guide explains how funding rates work on Solana perp DEXs like Drift Protocol, how to read them, and how traders use them for delta-neutral carry trades.
March 28, 2026· 7 min
Solana DeFi Vaults & Structured Products: Automated Yield Strategies
Guide to automated DeFi vaults and structured products on Solana. Covers Kamino vaults, Drift vaults, Cega, Dual Finance, auto-compounding strategies, covered calls, and risk management.
March 23, 2026· 12 min
How to Trade Solana Perpetuals: Step-by-Step Beginner Guide
A hands-on tutorial for trading perpetual futures on Solana. Covers Drift, Zeta Markets, Flash Trade, and Adrena with step-by-step walkthroughs of your first perp trade.
March 23, 2026· 10 min
How to Rebalance Your Solana Portfolio: Tools & Strategies
Complete guide to Solana portfolio rebalancing. Covers threshold vs time-based strategies, tax-efficient approaches, automated rebalancing tools, and model portfolios using Jupiter, Step Finance, and Birdeye.
March 23, 2026· 11 min
Solana Points Farming Guide: Earn Rewards Across DeFi Protocols
A practical guide to farming points across Solana DeFi protocols. Covers Kamino, Drift, Marginfi, Tensor, and Jupiter points programs with stacking strategies and capital efficiency tips.
March 23, 2026· 10 min
How to Analyze Solana Liquidity Pools Before Providing Liquidity (2026)
Learn how to evaluate Solana liquidity pools before depositing. Covers impermanent loss, fee analysis, pool health metrics, and tools for LP research.
March 21, 2026· 11 min
Solana Token Migration Guide: How Projects Move Tokens Safely (2026)
Learn how Solana token migrations work, why projects do them, and how to verify a migration is legitimate before swapping your tokens.
March 21, 2026· 10 min
Best Solana Payment Tools for Merchants and Developers (2026)
Compare the best Solana payment tools for accepting crypto payments. Covers Helio, Sphere, Solana Pay, TipLink, Stripe crypto, and PayPal PYUSD with features, fees, and integration difficulty for merchants and developers.
March 20, 2026· 9 min
Solana Flash Loans Explained: How They Work and Why They Matter (2026)
Understand how flash loans work on Solana, where to access them, and why they matter for DeFi. Covers use cases like arbitrage and liquidations, risks, and how flash loans differ from traditional borrowing.
March 20, 2026· 9 min
How to Buy Tokenized Stocks on Solana: Complete RWA Guide (2026)
Learn how to buy tokenized stocks, bonds, and real-world assets on Solana. Covers xStocks, Remora Markets, Ondo Finance, and Franklin Templeton — including how they work, risks, and how to get started.
March 20, 2026· 8 min
Concentrated Liquidity on Solana: How to Maximize LP Returns (2026)
Master concentrated liquidity on Solana with this deep dive into Meteora DLMM, Orca Whirlpools, and Raydium CLMM. Learn range strategies, bin selection, impermanent loss management, and how to earn maximum fees as an LP.
March 20, 2026· 10 min
Best Solana Yield Strategies in 2026: From Safe to Degen (2026)
A tiered guide to earning yield on Solana in 2026. Covers conservative strategies (staking, lending), moderate approaches (LP, liquid staking), and aggressive plays (leveraged LP, yield looping) with realistic APY ranges and risk levels.
March 20, 2026· 11 min
How to Earn Passive Income on Solana: 7 Proven Strategies (2026)
Discover 7 proven ways to earn passive income on Solana in 2026 — from native staking and liquid staking to DeFi lending, LP provision, yield vaults, RWA yield, and DePIN node rewards. Realistic APY ranges included.
March 15, 2026· 13 min
Solana Restaking Explained: Jito, Solayer & Fragmetric Compared (2026)
Understand Solana restaking, how it differs from liquid staking, and compare the three major protocols — Jito (NCN), Solayer (endoAVS), and Fragmetric (fragSOL LRT) — on TVL, yields, risks, and use cases.
March 15, 2026· 10 min
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