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January 14, 2026 · By Based Team
DEX vs CEX: Why On-Chain Trading Is the Future
Compare decentralized exchanges and centralized exchanges — learn why on-chain trading with self-custody is the future of crypto.
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December 5, 2025 · By Based Team
How to Start Trading on Hyperliquid: Step-by-Step Guide
A step-by-step guide to setting up your wallet, depositing funds, and placing your first trade on Hyperliquid.
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November 28, 2025 · By Based Team
How to Add Your Card to Apple Pay
Learn how to add your Based card to Apple Pay for seamless contactless payments on iPhone and Apple Watch.
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October 28, 2025 · By Based Team
Best Crypto Debit Cards in 2026: A Complete Comparison
Compare the best crypto debit cards in 2026 including fees, supported currencies, security features, and global availability.
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September 15, 2025 · By Based Team
What Are Perpetual Futures? A Beginner's Guide
Learn what perpetual futures are, how they work in crypto trading, and why they are the most popular derivatives instrument in the market.
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August 20, 2025 · By Based Team
What Is Hyperliquid? The Complete Guide to On-Chain Trading
A complete guide to Hyperliquid — the high-performance on-chain exchange for perpetual futures and spot trading.
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July 16, 2025 · By Edison Lim
Affiliate Program V2
Enhanced affiliate program with rebates, multi-tier commissions, and a new partner program for Based users.
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July 11, 2025 · By Edison Lim
Be Based
Introducing the Based affiliate program, points, and XP system — get rewarded as the platform grows.
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June 23, 2025 · By Edison Lim
HyperApp
Announcing the HyperApp update — Based evolves from payments into a full crypto super app for trading, spending, and earning.
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April 15, 2025 · By Jarvis
Difference between a Chargeback and Refund
Learn the key differences between chargebacks and refunds, and how to resolve payment disputes efficiently.
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April 15, 2025 · By Jarvis
Why Digital Payments are Safer
Learn how digital payment methods like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and virtual cards offer better security than traditional cards.
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March 1, 2025 · By Jun
Deposit From Solana
A step-by-step guide on depositing USDC and SOL from Solana into your Based card.
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March 1, 2025 · By Jarvis
Deposit From Polygon
A step-by-step guide on depositing USDC and XSGD from Polygon into your Based card.
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March 1, 2025 · By Jarvis
Deposit From Arbitrum
A step-by-step guide on depositing USDC from Arbitrum or Hyperliquid into your Based card.
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November 28, 2024 · By Edison Lim
Introducing BasedApp V2 and launching BasedGold
Announcing BasedApp V2 with multi-currency accounts, Solana deposits, enhanced security, and the launch of BasedGold.
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