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.

Videos

What Does the Booming NFT Markets Reveal About Blockchain and DeFi?

John Wu of Ava Labs, which launched the proof-of-stake Avalanche blockchain, discusses his assessment of the booming non-fungible token (NFT) markets. “People sense and see, finally, real use cases… and that’s why there’s a run in the alts,” Wu said, pointing to the benefits of utility on the blockchain, including Ethereum and Avalanche.

Aug 31, 2021

Policy

Estado da Cripto: SEC vs. CFTC

Uma guerra territorial de Cripto pode estar se formando entre dois reguladores dos EUA.

By Nikhilesh DeAug 31, 2021

Markets

CELO e Fantom Tokens saltam em novos programas de incentivo DeFi

Novo dia, novos incentivos para blockchains de camada 1 que buscam competir com o Ethereum.

By Muyao ShenAug 30, 2021

Tokens like CELO and FTM are flying. (Nicolas Picard/Unsplash)

Tech

Fantom compromete US$ 314 milhões em FTM para impulsionar o desenvolvimento do ecossistema

Projetos estão correndo para reivindicar uma fatia do bolo DeFi com centenas de milhões em incentivos, mas nem todas as implementações são iguais.

By Andrew ThurmanAug 30, 2021

It's bridge season. (Kyle Myburgh/Unsplash)

Tech

Parallel Finanças da Polkadot levanta US$ 22 milhões com avaliação de US$ 150 milhões

A startup quer se tornar uma “marca” DeFi em vários blockchains.

By Danny NelsonAug 30, 2021

Finance

CELO utiliza Aave, Curve, SUSHI e mais em programa de incentivo DeFi de US$ 100 milhões

A cadeia de prova de participação focada em telefone está apostando alto na adoção do usuário em colaboração com as principais plataformas DeFi da Ethereum.

By Andrew ThurmanAug 30, 2021