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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.
Building a DeFi Lending Platform on the Bitcoin Blockchain
Most decentralized finance projects are built on the Ethereum network, but Sovryn, a new DeFi project, is unique for building on the Bitcoin blockchain. Edan Yago, a contributor to the Sovryn project, discusses Sovryn and the advantages of building on Bitcoin.
Coinbase Listing Brought Attention to Crypto, Says Tezos's Kathleen Breitman
Coinbase's direct listing is bringing attention to crypto, but there's some "hopium" going on in DeFi, says Breitman.
DeFi Is Transparent, Unless You Look Closely
We need more researchers and better metrics in DeFi to fulfill the promise of a more robust and transparent financial infrastructure.
Spotlight on DeFi with Aave's Founder and CEO
Stani Kulechov, Founder and CEO of Aave, joins "First Mover" to discuss how peer-to-peer borrowing and lending works on the platform and his thoughts on regulating DeFi.
Solana Dashboard Step Finance Raises $2M From Alameda Research, 3 Commas
Investors are betting on Step Finance emerging as the “front page” of the high-throughput Solana blockchain.
Swiss Custody Firm METACO Primed to Offer DeFi to Banks
A first wave of private banks is looking for exposure to DeFi and staking, but with an easy user interface.
Thorchain Is Ready to Grease the Wheels of Crypto-to-Crypto Trading
Set to launch Tuesday, the network would allow trading of assets from different blockchains without middlemen or synthetic “wrapped” substitutes.
Thailand's Fourth-Largest Bank by Assets Exploring DeFi Offering: Report
The chairman of KBank's technology arm said DeFi is a "key exploration" for the banking group throughout 2021.
DeFi Governance Needs Better Tokenomics
The Fei stablecoin's troubled launch last week reveals a misalignment in how DeFi projects are sometimes governed, say two RMIT researchers.
Can Celsius Network Hold Onto its Early Lead in Crypto Lending as DeFi Grows?
Celsius Network was one of the first crypto lending and rewards platforms on the market. The company has experienced rapid growth during the bull market with nearly 600,000 users and over 1,000 corporate accounts, but how is Celsius contending with the trend towards decentralized finance?
