Very thorough post about Bitshares DEX! I am also new to crypto and have learned some hard lessons through trial and error. It didn't take me long to find the Dex and to start trading there and moving my assets to more secure wallets. There are too many examples for centralised exchanges disappearing to keep my money on them.
Shark mentioned lending as a missing option on the Dex. Lending is available on the Dex and I have made some small profits.
Followed and resteemed!
Is it? I have not explored lending on the DEX, although I have been playing around with margin calling assets.
Glad to have you on board!