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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.
Compound Labs Founder on Bridging the Gap Between DeFi and Traditional Finance
Robert Leshner, Compound Labs founder, joins “First Mover” to discuss how decentralized finance (DeFi) and traditional financial systems can work together. Leshner explains the ability of institutions to facilitate widespread adoption of DeFi technology and how Compound Labs' "Treasury" project attracts financial institutions. Plus, a conversation on the prospects of a digital dollar in the U.S.
Understanding the Technology Behind Decentralized Exchanges
A deeper dive into liquidity pools, automated market makers, yield farming and other aspects of DEXs. This is the third part of a continuing series on understanding DeFi.
Crypto Industry Under Scrutiny Amid Russian Sanctions
Amid growing concern that Russia could leverage crypto during its war with Ukraine, Rebecca Rettig, general counsel of the Aave Companies, discusses her take on whether cryptocurrencies could pose as a route for sanction evasion. Plus, insights into the state of DeFi, crypto adoption in Ukraine, and the EU’s new crypto regulatory framework.
DeFi Protocol Euler Hires Fmr NY Fed Staffer as COO
Permissionless crypto lending protocol Euler Finance announces its new COO – a New York Federal Reserve veteran Brandon Neal. “The Hash” co-host Zack Seward says this move highlights the growing momentum of institutional DeFi, and that “sometimes, boring is good.” The team unpacks what this hiring means for the industry at large.
Aave General Counsel Rebecca Rettig Joins Silvergate’s Board
The lawyer says “there will be lots of opportunities” for Silvergate to serve as a partner to those building in DeFi.
Fantom's FTM Token Rises 10% on Upcoming Protocol Upgrades
The Fantom Foundation promises improved network performance after developer exits weighed on investor confidence.
DeFi Platform Aave Lauches Version 3 With Cross-Chain Swaps Front and Center
The latest version of the Aave protocol focuses on risk management and capital efficiency.
NY Fed Staffer Jumps Into DeFi as Euler COO
A permissionless lending protocol has brought on a former Federal Reserve employee in a key position.
DeFi Analytics Firm Treehouse Raises $18M Seed Funding
Treehouse aims to provide retail investors the infrastructure needed for them to make informed decisions on their DeFi positions
