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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.
How to Pick the Right Play-to-Earn Game for You
A growing number of people are making money playing games in the world of GameFi, but it's important to be ready and do your research.
Anchor Protocol Reserves Slide as Money Market's Founder Talks Down Concerns
The reserves have slumped 50% in four weeks because of an imbalance between loan demand and deposits.
Tokens Related to Wonderland Developer Plunge After QuadrigaCX Revelation
Tokens of projects on the Avalanche and Ethereum networks started by Wonderland’s creator fell by as much as 22% in the past 24 hours.
DeFi Protocol Qubit Finance Exploited for $80M
The attack is the seventh-largest DeFi exploit by the amount of funds stolen, data shows.
DeFi Users Fret ‘Contagion’ Risk Amid Possible Stablecoin Depegging
Can the collapse of one stablecoin bring down a string of others?
The Privacy That DeFi Needs to Succeed
Mainstream adoption of DeFi tools will require far more secrecy, but not too much secrecy, and the right sort of secrecy, says CoinDesk columnist J.P. Koning. This post is part of CoinDesk's Privacy Week.
Wonderland Rattled After Co-Founder Tied to Failed QuadrigaCX Exchange
Wonderland’s TIME tokens fell 32% Thursday after blockchain sleuths revealed "Sifu," a core member of the founding team, is an alleged long-time serial scammer. With a conviction and deportation on his record, "Sifu" was also the co-founder of failed Canadian crypto exchange QuadrigaCX. "The Hash" hosts discuss the latest development turning heads in the world of DeFi.
How Did a Former Quadriga Exec End Up Running a DeFi Protocol? Wonderland Founder Explains
As the Wonderland DAO votes on whether QuadrigaCX co-founder Michael Patryn should remain treasurer, Daniele Sestagalli breaks down how we got here.
Why TVL Matters in DeFi: Total Value Locked Explained
An acronym you’ll see a lot around crypto is TVL or "total value locked." Here’s why.
Wonderland’s TIME Sets Low of $420 After Liquidation Cascade
The token's price has fallen 95% from its November 2021 peak.
