DeFi

DeFi, short for decentralized finance, represents a shift in the financial sector by leveraging blockchain technology, primarily Ethereum, to eliminate traditional financial intermediaries. It enables various financial applications, from simple transactions to complex contracts, through smart contracts that execute automatically under specific conditions. Key DeFi applications include decentralized exchanges (DEXs), stablecoins, lending platforms, and prediction markets. DeFi offers financial services like loans and interest-earning opportunities without traditional identity verification, relying instead on collateral, usually in cryptocurrency. This innovative sector promises increased accessibility and efficiency but comes with risks, such as market volatility and unregulated projects.


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OKCoin and Stacks Pledge $165M to Lead the Bitcoin ‘Renaissance’

Joining “All About Bitcoin” is OKCoin Head of Listings & Community Alex Chizhik and Stacks Accelerator Partner Kyle Ellicott to discuss the “Bitcoin Odyssey,” a $165 million pledge for developing new projects on the Stacks network, with hopes to expand the bitcoin ecosystem.

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Opinion

Cosa può Imparare il Web 3 da Steve Jobs

Tre modi per "pensare diversamente" sulla progettazione dello smart contract.

Apple's "1984" advertisement, introducing its iconic "think different" slogan. (Apple/Wikimedia Commons, modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

Il RUNE di THORChain aumenta del 37% dopo l'entrata in vigore degli asset sintetici DeFi

Chaosnet di THORChain supporta gli scambi tra diverse criptovalute principali utilizzando il suo token RUNE .

Lately, Thorchain has had to battle with attackers everywhere.

Opinion

In che modo le aziende Cripto devono integrarsi con le piattaforme di servizi finanziari tradizionali affinché la DeFi abbia successo

Le società Cripto che desiderano collaborare con le istituzioni finanziarie tradizionali devono affrontare le aspettative di gestione del rischio e di conformità derivanti dagli obblighi normativi di queste istituzioni.

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Videos

Polymesh Announces $25M Developer Grant Program, Avalanche Commits $290M in Avax for New Projects

Polymesh, a securities-focused blockchain, has announced a $25 million developer grant initiative to encourage security token projects on their network, and meanwhile, Avalanche committed $290 million to grow gaming, DeFi, and NFT “subnets.” “The Hash” discusses these incentivized initiatives for developers and how money is allocated in the crypto and blockchain space. 

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Learn

Cos'è un portafoglio DeFi e come scegliere ONE giusto

Alcuni protocolli DeFi a volte possono essere supportati da specifici servizi di portafoglio Cripto . Ecco cosa devi sapere

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Videos

Prolific Developer Andrew Cronje Leaves DeFi Behind

Decentralized finance developer Andrew Cronje, known for his work with Yearn Finance, will be leaving the crypto industry following a Twitter announcement from a close associate of his. As dozens of tokens tumble in price following this news, “The Hash” discusses the role Cronje played in the DeFi ecosystem. 

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Opinion

Le raccolte fondi ucraine mettono in evidenza il meglio e il peggio delle Cripto

Se hai provato a trarre profitto dagli sforzi di raccolta fondi dell’Ucraina, la tua anima è rotta quanto il tuo cervello.

"A Saint Triumphant Over the Devil," by an unknown 18th century German artist. (Metropolitan Museum of Art)

Videos

Chainalysis Exec: ‘Unlikely’ That Russia Is Evading Sanctions Through Crypto

As U.S. lawmakers push the Treasury Dept. to ensure Russia is not evading sanctions with crypto, Salman Banei, Chainalysis head of public policy for North America, responds to the concern, emphasizing the transparency of open blockchain networks. Banei explains how Chainalysis tackles mixers and other DeFi protocols in its cross-chain monitoring.

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