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.


Finanzas

DeFi Firm BloXroute Raises $70M to Fund Expansion in SoftBank-Led Round

The investment will enable the company to add to its team and extend its reach.

BloXroute raised $70 million to speed up DeFi transactions. (PM Images/Getty Images)

Finanzas

RociFi Labs Raises $2.7M to Enable On-Chain Credit Scoring for DeFi

The P2P lending protocol uses on-chain data, machine learning and decentralized identity information to calculate a non-fungible credit score for potential borrowers.

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Tecnología

How Ichi Tokens Plunged 90% After Bad Debt Fiasco on Rari

Cascading liquidations on an overcollateralized pool on Rari led to a sudden price drop, observers noted.

fuse, dynamite. (Sirocco/Shutterstock)

Finanzas

NFT Marketplace Gem.xyz Ousts Developer Over 'Pattern of Sexual Misconduct'

Co-founder Lorens Huculak says developer "Neso" was dismissed after the team was made aware of the situation.

Screengrab from interview between Gem.xyz's co-founders and Nansen (YouTube)

Finanzas

¿Quieres saber cómo será el futuro de los bancos? Observa las telecomunicaciones

La tecnología DeFi permite a los bancos ofrecer un mayor rango de servicios de manera rápida y eficiente, pero al final las instituciones financieras se enfocarán en sus fortalezas centrales y tradicionales.

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Opinión

Want to See the Future of Banks? Look at Telcos

DeFi may allow banks to offer a wide range of services fast and efficiently, but in the end, these organizations will focus on their traditional, core strengths.

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Layer 2

DeFi Giant Yearn Leads the Way on ERC-4626 Token Standard Adoption

The new standard for yield-bearing tokens could unlock innovation in the burgeoning Ethereum economy.

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Aprende

DeFi Analytics: How to Use Data to Make Smarter Investment Decisions

When it comes to DeFi investing, knowledge really is power. A big part of this comes from reliable data that can often be hard to find.

DeFi data concept (Getty Images)

Tecnología

Cosmos-Based Gravity DEX Rebrands and Moves Chains

The re-launch as “Crescent” comes after Gravity DEX struggled to establish itself as a larger player within the broader Cosmos ecosystem.

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