# Moving Value ### Overview You will need stablecoins to invest and move funds. You also need to know how to get money in/out and move assets across chains safely. ### Core concepts * Stablecoin: Crypto pegged to a fiat currency (e.g., USDC, USDT, DAI). * CEX: Centralized exchange; account-based on/off-ramp. * DEX: Decentralized exchange; swaps via smart contracts. * On-ramp/off-ramp: Turning fiat into crypto and back. * Bridge: Moves assets between chains. * Slippage: Price change between quote and execution. ### Key takeaways * Use reputable on-ramps for fiat → USDC. * Double-check chain and token before sending. * Bridges add risk; use official or well-known ones only. --- # 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://mosaic-9.gitbook.io/mosaic-launchpad/101-starter-pack/moving-value.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.