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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.
Crypto OG Amir Taaki Announces DeFi Platform 'DarkFi' That Prioritizes Privacy
Amir Taaki, an early bitcoin developer and inventor of Dark Wallet, has announced a new DeFi project called "DarkFi" that prioritizes privacy. "The Hash" hosts discuss the outlook for the "democratic economic experiment" and the possible implications for user protection.
Solana-Based DeFi Protocol Synchrony Raises $4.2M for Composable Indices
The funding, led by by Sanctor Capital, Wintermute Trading and GBV Capital, will also go toward its marketing operations.
‘Bridge Szn’ Continues With $2M Raise for Stablecoin Connector Symbiosis
Blockchain.com Ventures is leading an investment in a different type of cross-chain bridge.
Polychain Leads $23M Bet on Startup Streamlining DeFi Portfolio Management
Sommelier uses a cross-chain network of validators to manage Uniswap v3 positions.
Wormhole Adds User Interface Support for Terra’s Network
The move allows users to port digital assets between multiple blockchains without “double wrapping” Terra tokens.
DeFi Protocol Element Finance Raises $32M in Series A Round
Polychain Capital led the round, which also included Andreessen Horowitz and other previous investors.
PsyOptions Raises $3.5M for Options Liquidity Mining and NFT Derivatives
A Solana-based options platform from a pair of twin brothers has raised $3.5 million in an initial funding round.
DeFi Insurance Protocol Solace Goes Live
Insurance claims will be automatically validated, and payouts will be made in a single transaction.
DeFi Is Like Nothing Regulators Have Seen Before. How Should They Tackle It?
Without middlemen to deputize, the SEC and other regulators will have to rethink their approach to enforcement. A lot could go wrong.
Market Wrap: Ether Outperforms Bitcoin as Traders Look to Altcoins
Analysts see strong fundamentals for alternative cryptocurrencies.
