Understanding DeFi: Pathways to Self-Custody

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15 Jan 2026 — 1 min read

At our recent session with Uniswap Labs, we unpacked how decentralised finance enables users to trade, lend, and earn without intermediaries — and why 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗱𝘆 lies at the heart of this ecosystem.

Whether you’re new to DeFi or exploring wallet security for the first time, test your knowledge with the 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘄𝗮𝗽 𝗗𝗲𝗙𝗶 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝘇 and see how well you understand the best practices of a 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵.

🔗 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝘇: https://lnkd.in/gnsjNBg8

Read the full recap featuring key insights from Yu Chern (YC) Ong (APAC Community Manager, Uniswap Labs), moderated by Hui Yi HO (Chief Strategy Officer, GFI).

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