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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.
Uniswap’s 'Token' Issue
A battle between a decentralized exchange and a token project raises questions over what level of control creators can exercise in crypto.
Liquality Adds New 1-Click Pay Feature, Looks Toward Bitcoin DeFi
The wallet's new feature comes soon after it integrated RSK in an effort to bring more decentralized finance options to bitcoin users.
Andreessen Horowitz Leads $4.4M Round in DeFi's Element Finance
Element Finance, which is building a yield-maximizing marketplace for crypto interest rates, has landed some prominent backers.
DeFi Major Aave Working With Polygon to Bypass Ethereum Congestion
Whopping gas fees shouldn't limit DeFi to five-figure portfolios, said Aave founder Stani Kulechov.
‘Continuous Vampire Attack’: The AMM Wars Are Getting Interesting with Integral
Integral, a new automated market maker (AMM), went live Monday as decentralized finance (DeFi) traders race for early token rewards. The project is pushing the boundaries of ‘vampire attacks’ even further. “The Hash” team breaks down what this means and why this will be a continuing story to watch.
Meet the DeFi Data Firm Backed by Mark Cuban
Remy Carpinito, CEO of Esprezzo, joins "First Mover" to explain Espreszzo's role in the DeFi data space and how Esprezzo's data analytics can help crypto traders. Plus, why Esprezzo has garnered support from major investors like Mark Cuban.
‘Continuous Vampire Attack’: The AMM Wars Are Getting Interesting With Integral
“Whenever another exchange tries to beat us with better liquidity, we mirror this liquidity onto ourselves.” Investors have poured $239 million into the platform on launch day.
Don't Follow the Suits, Follow the Weirdos
The big wins in crypto are going to come from the punks, hippies and contrarians. In this very bullish season, don't be enraptured by the “grownups.”
Cosmos Investors Vote in Support of Inter-Blockchain Communications
The results are in: Cosmos investors overwhelmingly voted in support of inter-blockchain communications. "The Hash" panel discusses the implications and opportunities for decentralized finance long-term.
Sam Bankman-Fried on FTX's Naming Rights for Miami Heat Arena, NFTs and Visa's Crypto Future
Bitcoin billionaire and FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried joins "First Mover" to discuss FTX's $135M deal to win the naming rights for the Miami Heat arena and how he thinks it will benefit FTX. Plus, his thoughts on DeFi, the NFT boom and Visa's decision to allow settlement transactions in stablecoin USDC.