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# t0ns Blog

Categories: [All](https://t0ns.com/blog) · [DeFi](https://t0ns.com/blog?category=DeFi) · [TON](https://t0ns.com/blog?category=TON) · [Product](https://t0ns.com/blog?category=Product) · [Web 3](https://t0ns.com/blog?category=Web+3) · [Security](https://t0ns.com/blog?category=Security) · [AI](https://t0ns.com/blog?category=AI)

DeFi · June 9, 2026

## [The Great Wallet Paradox: Why Self-Custody Is Still Too Hard](https://t0ns.com/blog/the-great-wallet-paradox-why-self-custody-is-still-too-hard)

Self-custody wallets give users control, and with it responsibility. Seed phrases still push many to custodial apps, and wallet design may change that.

DeFi · March 14, 2026

## [Default Decisions in DeFi: Why What You Don’t Change Matters Most](https://t0ns.com/blog/default-decisions-in-defi-why-what-you-dont-change-matters-most)

How default settings in DeFi, such as slippage tolerance, routing and suggested fees, shape user outcomes, and how to design transparent defaults.

DeFi · January 18, 2026

## [The Psychology of First Swap: What Users Feel Before, During, and After](https://t0ns.com/blog/the-psychology-of-first-swap-what-users-feel-before-during-and-after)

How people feel before, during and after their first crypto swap, which interface details build trust, and practical ground rules for a calm first swap.

DeFi · December 8, 2025

## [The Social Layer of DeFi: Why Community Is More Powerful Than Code](https://t0ns.com/blog/the-social-layer-of-defi-why-community-is-more-powerful-than-code)

The social layer of DeFi is its community, the people who share knowledge, help newcomers judge protocols, and stay active through market cycles.

DeFi · September 12, 2025

## [What Is a Liquidity Pool and How Does It Work?](https://t0ns.com/blog/what-are-liquidity-pools-and-how-do-they-work-simple-guide)

A liquidity pool is a set of tokens in a smart contract that traders swap against. See how pools set prices, share fees with providers and carry risk.

DeFi · September 5, 2025

## [AMM DEX vs Order Book DEX: What’s the Real Difference?](https://t0ns.com/blog/amm-dex-vs-order-book-dex-whats-the-real-difference)

An automated market maker (AMM) DEX prices trades against a liquidity pool, while an order book DEX matches buy and sell orders. Compare the two models.

DeFi · August 21, 2025

## [The Evolution of DEXs: From Clunky Interfaces to Telegram Mini Apps](https://t0ns.com/blog/the-evolution-of-dexs-from-clunky-interfaces-to-telegram-mini-apps)

DEXs went from EtherDelta's raw transaction fields to swaps inside a Telegram chat. A short history of decentralized exchange interfaces.

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