DeFi
DeFi, kurz für dezentrale Finanzwirtschaft, stellt einen Wandel im Finanzsektor dar, indem Blockchain-Technologie, hauptsächlich Ethereum, um traditionelle finanzielle Vermittler zu eliminieren. Es ermöglicht verschiedene Finanzanwendungen, von einfachen Transaktionen bis hin zu komplexen Verträgen, durch Smart Contracts, die automatisch unter bestimmten Bedingungen ausgeführt werden. Zu den wichtigsten DeFi-Anwendungen gehören dezentrale Börsen (DEXs), Stablecoins, Kreditplattformen und Prognosemärkte. DeFi bietet Finanzdienstleistungen wie Kredite und zinsbringende Möglichkeiten ohne traditionelle Identitätsprüfung, wobei stattdessen Sicherheiten, meist in Form von Kryptowährungen, verwendet werden. Dieser innovative Sektor verspricht erhöhte Zugänglichkeit und Effizienz, bringt jedoch auch Risiken mit sich, wie Marktschwankungen und unregulierte Projekte.
DeFi's Current Functionality 'Barely Scratches the Surface,' Bank of America Says
The correction in digital asset markets last year led to a shift in focus and capital from speculative trading to projects with real-world functionality, but decentralized finance’s (DeFi) current functionality "barely scratches the surface," Bank of America (BAC) said in a research report Wednesday. The banking giant added that developer activity and adoption are part of the key to success. "The Hash" panel discusses the key takeaways of the report.
Russia's Largest Bank to Introduce DeFi Platform by May: Report
Russia's largest bank, Sberbank, will release a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform by May, according to a report by the Russian news agency Interfax. "The Hash" panel discusses what this suggests about the evolution of the traditional banking system and future of DeFi.
DeFi Outlook in 2023
Decentralized derivatives exchange dYdX COO George Zeng discusses his outlook on DeFi in the coming year and how decentralized exchanges may be impacted as regulators narrow their scrutiny over recent bankrupt centralized exchanges like FTX. Plus, insights on navigating the crypto winter.
Filecoin Foundation Chair on Future of Decentralized Storage
Filecoin Foundation Chair Marta Belcher discusses the application of a decentralized storage system in space, teaming up with Lockheed Martin, and why many DeFi projects are sticking with cloud computing services like Amazon Web Services (AWS). Plus, the significance of the crypto industry's presence at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and a closer look at Filecoin's (FIL) recent price action.
Hackers Moved Funds Tied to $100M Harmony Exploit Over the Weekend: Report
Pseudonymous blockchain sleuth ZachXBT said a part of the funds tied to last year’s $100 million Harmony network attack worth $63.5 million (~41,000 ETH) was moved over the weekend. North Korea’s Lazarus Group was likely behind the hack, according to an analysis by blockchain research firm Elliptic. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in the world of crypto crime and private DeFi.
Is 'White Hat' Hacking Good For DeFi Protocols?
Pacific Street Managing Director Gareth Rhodes weighs in on whether hacks are beneficial to DeFi protocols, following the arrest of Mango Markets exploiter Avraham Eisenberg. "If they don't manage to find the weaknesses, North Korea will," he said.
DCG Concerns Linger Amid Crypto Winter
Digital Currency Group (DCG) faces an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice and SEC on the transfer of funds between DCG and its Genesis unit, according to a report from Bloomberg. DCG is the parent company of CoinDesk. Pacific Street Managing Director Gareth Rhodes weighs in. Plus, he discusses his opinion piece titled, "The Impact of Avraham Eisenberg’s Case on the Future of Crypto," focusing on whether "white hat" hacking could benefit DeFi protocols.
Future of the BNB Chain
BNB Chain is one of the largest blockchains by daily active users, and the BNB ecosystem supports over 1,300 dapps across multiple categories, including DeFi, the metaverse, blockchain gaming and NFTs. BNB Chain Business Development Manager Alex Kim joins CoinDesk TV's Christine Lee from CES in Las Vegas to discuss the state of the BNB ecosystem in the wake of FTX's collapse and Huobi's recent layoff announcement.
Mango Markets Exploiter Faces Fraud Charges, Filing Reveals
Court documents reveal Avraham Eisenberg, the crypto investor whose “highly profitable trading strategy” drained decentralized finance (DeFi) trading platform Mango Markets of crypto worth $110 million, was arrested Monday in Puerto Rico. "The Hash" panel discusses the details.