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.


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Tornado Cash’s TORN Token Rises After Attacker Proposes to Undo Attack

The Tornado Cash token (TORN) rose after a proposal submitted by a wallet address linked to a recent attack on the decentralized autonomous organization’s (DAO) governance state looks to reverse the malicious changes. "The Hash" panel discusses the outlook for the governance of Tornado Cash's DAO in the latest DeFi exploit making waves in the crypto space.

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DeFi Must Get Easier to Use to Win Over Retail Customers: Uniswap Survey

The many pains of using decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols may be stopping occasional crypto users from experimenting with on-chain services, according to a survey conducted by Uniswap Labs. "The Hash" panel discusses the findings and the potential hurdles ahead on the path to mainstream DeFi adoption.

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MakerDAO Founder on Future of DAI Stablecoin, Governance Token

Decentralized finance (DeFi) lending platform MakerDAO’s founder, Rune Christensen, laid out plans to introduce a new stablecoin and governance token as part of the platform’s on-going revamp, according to a proposal posted on Maker’s governance forum last week. MakerDAO Founder Rune Christensen joins "First Mover" to share insights into "Endgame" and what he hopes to achieve.

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Galaxy Digital Exec Addresses On-Chain OTC Options Trading

Galaxy Digital is leveraging the benefits of DeFi infrastructure to offer over-the-counter option trades settled entirely on-chain. Galaxy Digital global head of trading Jason Urban discusses the latest announcement and how the move could offer a solution to privacy and credit risks. Plus, insights on Galaxy Digital's latest earnings results.

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Bakkt retira en masa tokens como Aave, Avalanche, Compound, Filecoin, MakerDAO y Uniswap

Bakkt, propiedad de Intercontinental Exchange, suspendió su aplicación para consumidores en febrero a medida que se aleja del comercio minorista.

Bakkt Holdings, Inc. leadership outside the New York Stock Exchange following a successful merger with VPC Impact Acquisition Holdings to take the firm public. (NYSE)

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Phoenix Labs CEO on DeFi Giant MakerDAO's Spark Protocol Launch

MakerDAO launches Spark Protocol today, a front-end access lending protocol specifically designed for Maker's DAI stablecoin. Sam MacPherson, co-founder and CEO of Phoenix Labs, which contributes to Spark Protocol, joins "First Mover" to discuss the rollout and how Spark aims to address the potential risks of decentralized finance (DeFi). Plus, why Spark is not being offered in the U.S.

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First Book on FTX and SBF's Implosion Published

Veteran crypto journalist and former CoinDesker Brady Dale has published a new book on FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's downfall and the longevity of decentralized finance (DeFi). Dale joins "The Hash" to share insights into his book and the lessons learned from FTX's collapse.

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Mysten Labs CEO on Sui Mainnet Going Live

Layer 1 blockchain Sui launched its mainnet this week, as it aims to edge out rivals like Aptos and other DeFi heavyweights. Evan Cheng, co-founder and CEO of the blockchain's core contributor Mysten Labs, shares insights into the benefits and opportunities of Sui and how it aims to stand out from the competition. Plus, Cheng reflects on the lessons learned from previously working on the Meta-led Diem project, formerly known as Libra.

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La plataforma de participación líquida Lido supera los 6 millones de depósitos de Ether mientras la actualización de Shanghai impulsa las entradas

La actualización de Ethereum en Shanghai estimuló las entradas de depósitos a los protocolos de staking líquido, incluido el del actor más grande, Lido.

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Sui Mainnet Goes Live: What's Behind the Sui Token Surge and Excitement?

Sui, the buzzy layer 1 blockchain founded by ex-Meta Platforms employees, launched its mainnet on Wednesday as it jockeyed to edge out rival Facebook-offshoot Aptos and other DeFi heavyweights. Sui Network tokens (SUI) briefly jumped to $2 apiece minutes after trading began, reaching nearly $690 million in market cap to a fully diluted valuation (FDV) at a staggering $13 billion. "The Hash" panel discusses their outlook for the Sui ecosystem.

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