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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.
Hashflow, DeFi's 'Un-Automated' Market Maker, Launches With $3.2M in Funding
The project looks to combine the best of DeFi DEXs with the efficiencies of working with a professional trading desk.
Notional Raises $10M to Grow DeFi Lending Protocol With ‘Real World’ Potential
The Ethereum-based lending startup is seeing users take out crypto loans for more than just yield farming.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Stays Near $55K as Ether Hits Brand-New Record Price
Bitcoin’s stagnant market is due to investors continuing to explore other cryptocurrencies, says one trader.
Polygon Launches $100M Fund to Support DeFi Adoption
The Ethereum scaling project says its #DeFiforAll Fund aims to onboard "the next million users" to decentralized finance.
Serum Token Becomes Latest Project in Bankman-Fried Empire to Turn Heads
FTX-backed serum has surged to an all-time high price.
Bumper, a DeFi-Based Crypto Volatility Protection Plan, Raises $10M
The project shields users from crypto’s dips. Under the hood, it’s all about DeFi.
'AWS for Blockchains' Alchemy Closes $80M Funding Round at $505M Valuation
Alchemy powers most of DeFi and almost all the big NFT platforms. The round was co-led by Coatue Management.
DeFi Pushes ETH Loans at Genesis to New Highs as BTC Rates Drop
ETH loans now make up 27% of Genesis’ loan book, as hedge funds get more comfortable with DeFi.
Volt Capital Unveils $10M Fund Backed by CMT Digital, Balaji Srinivasan
Soona Amhaz’s venture firm has been quietly making equity plays across the crypto space for seven months.
Yearn Finance Earns $5M in Q1, Besting Total 2020 Profit
DeFi's original robo adviser for yield is betting on transparency as it grows through the bull market.
