# Crypto Exchanges A crypto exchange is a web platform that allows you buy, sell and store different cryptocurrencies. \ \ **They are 2 types of exchange:**\ \ **\~** Centralized Exchanges - As the name implies, a centralized exchange is a third-party crypto exchange service provider that requires you to register and perform KYC (know your customer) before using its services such as buying, selling, and storing your cryptocurrencies. Types of centralized exchanges are [Binance](https://accounts.binance.me/en/register?ref=39847400), Kucoin, [Gate .io](https://www.gate.io/signup/6995931), Coinbase, etc.\ \ \&#xNAN;**\~** Decentralized Exchanges - A decentralized exchange is the opposite of a centralized exchange. It doesn't require you to register before using its services. A decentralized exchange can be accessed from anywhere, by just connecting your wallet to it (metamask, trustwallet, safepal, etc...). Types of decentralized exchanges are [Uniswap](https://app.uniswap.org/), [Pancakeswap](https://pancakeswap.finance/), [Sushiswap](https://app.sushi.com/swap), etc. {% embed url="" %} --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://cryptokenzyy.gitbook.io/crypto_nft_guide/cryptocurrency/crypto-exchanges.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.