Most centralized exchanges require users to register, fund an account with cash or crypto, and then place buy or sell orders. Decentralized exchanges connect directly to a user’s wallet—no account required—but typically don’t handle fiat money, so beginners often use a centralized platform or an on-ramp service to buy their first crypto before trading on a DEX.
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