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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.
Wonderland Rattled After Co-Founder Tied to Failed QuadrigaCX Exchange
Wonderland’s TIME tokens fell 32% Thursday after blockchain sleuths revealed "Sifu," a core member of the founding team, is an alleged long-time serial scammer. With a conviction and deportation on his record, "Sifu" was also the co-founder of failed Canadian crypto exchange QuadrigaCX. "The Hash" hosts discuss the latest development turning heads in the world of DeFi.
How Did a Former Quadriga Exec End Up Running a DeFi Protocol? Wonderland Founder Explains
As the Wonderland DAO votes on whether QuadrigaCX co-founder Michael Patryn should remain treasurer, Daniele Sestagalli breaks down how we got here.
Why TVL Matters in DeFi: Total Value Locked Explained
An acronym you’ll see a lot around crypto is TVL or "total value locked." Here’s why.
Wonderland’s TIME Sets Low of $420 After Liquidation Cascade
The token's price has fallen 95% from its November 2021 peak.
Florida’s Office of Financial Regulation Issues Warning About DeFi
The U.S. state regulatory body emphasized the DeFi investment market is still new, highly volatile and driven mostly by psychological factors.
Ethereum Money Markets See Record Liquidations as Ether Tanks; MakerDAO Revenue Surges
On Friday, MakerDAO collected more than $15 million in liquidation penalty fees.
Fantom Becomes Third-Largest DeFi Protocol by Value Locked
The value locked on DeFi-centric projects built on Fantom surged 52% in the past week.
Cosmos Token Surges 8% Amid Airdrops, Polkadot Bridge
Prices of airdropped tokens to Cosmos stakers were some of the biggest gainers in the past 24 hours.
Ethereum Could Hold Lead as Dominant Smart-Contract Blockchain: Coinbase Analysts
The only real “ETH killer” might end up being Ethereum 2.0, according to analysts for the U.S. exchange Coinbase.
Cardano-Based Decentralized Exchange SundaeSwap Off to Rocky Start
Users have complained that they have not received their tokens after swapping Cardano's ADA tokens for SUNDAE.
