Exchange
Trading PlatformsUpdated: October 15, 2025
Also known as: Crypto Exchange, CEX, DEX
A platform where users can buy, sell, or trade cryptocurrencies
A platform where users can buy, sell, or trade cryptocurrencies.
Exchanges can be centralized (CEX) like Coinbase or Binance, which operate as intermediaries, or decentralized (DEX) like Uniswap, which facilitate peer-to-peer trading without a central authority.