A decentralized exchange (DEX) is a type of cryptocurrency exchange that allows users to trade directly with each other without relying on a central authority, company, or intermediary to hold their funds.
They rely on blockchain-based smart contracts [↗], these smart contracts automatically handle trade execution adn fund transfers between wallets.
This removes the need for a central authority and instead relies on transparent rules to govern each trade.
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