DeFi News

Decentralized finance, also known as DeFi, is a sector within the overall cryptocurrency and blockchain industry focused on providing a decentralized version of mainstream financial opportunities. In the mainstream world, financial institutions offer customers access to opportunities such as cash storage and loans. However, these offerings are governed by centralized entities.

With the help of distributed ledger technology, or DLT, DeFi solutions offer a number of the same opportunities, but they are controlled by a large number of participants who abide by rules enforced by smart contracts. DeFi solutions also often give greater flexibility in terms of users’ ability to store and control their own assets. Additionally, decentralized exchanges, or DEXs, further decentralize digital asset trading, in contrast to trading on centralized digital asset platforms.

Top News

Bitcoin falls to $36K, traders say bulls need a ‘Hail Mary’ to avoid a bear market

Individual ETH miner hits jackpot with $540K block reward

BTC price falls to $34K as Bitcoin RSI reaches most ‘oversold’ since March 2020 crash

Cardano goes ‘full send’ with a 50% ADA rally ahead of SundaeSwap launch

Wait, what? Former Bitcoin bull Raoul Pal only owns 1 Bitcoin?

With so many crypto projects being launched, founders are now looking beyond “traditional” crypto fundraising options.

Why crypto industry needs venture capital: Q&A with veteran investor

2022-01-25T18:00:00+00:00

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DeFi enthusiasts might finally have a reason to move away from Ethereum.

Cardano-based DeFi protocol hopes to incentivize DApp development

2022-01-25T14:43:00+00:00

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''Get your shit together!" said Cardano founder Hoskinson to developers behind the two projects.

Cardano projects SundaeSwap and CardStarter squabble over failed promises to investors

2022-01-24T23:47:46+00:00

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Crypto prices continue to take a beating, but value-focused investors might consider taking a closer look at MATIC, FTM, DOT, FXS and CRV.

Here are 5 altcoins to study as crypto prices drop to near 1-year lows

Jordan Finneseth

2022-01-24T22:15:01+00:00

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To push NFTs into mainstream usage, digital assets must demonstrate utility in addition to scarcity.

Platform combines Web 3.0 gaming and DeFi for interactive entertainment inspired by Indian Culture and Mythology

2022-01-24T15:00:00+00:00

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“Altcoin” has referred to all cryptocurrencies other than BTC since the advent of ETH. Today, however, many no longer qualify as altcoins.

When and why did the word ‘altcoin’ lose its relevance?

2022-01-23T18:21:00+00:00

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Flash loans, though relatively new, are quickly rising in popularity. Learn more about these uncollateralized-type loans in crypto in the article below.

What are flash loans in DeFi?

2022-01-22T23:00:00+00:00

Market Analysis

The timing of parachain auctions and the lack of interoperability with Ethereum may have impacted Polkadot’s token price and its competitiveness against other l...

3 possible reasons why Polkadot is playing second fiddle in the L1 race

Jordan Finneseth

2022-01-22T21:05:00+00:00

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