DeFi
去中心化金融，去中心化金融的简称，通过利用，代表了金融行业的一次转变区块链技术，主要是以太坊，旨在消除传统金融中介。它通过智能合约，在特定条件下自动执行，实现了从简单交易到复杂合约的各种金融应用。主要的 DeFi 应用包括 去中心化交易所（DEXs）, 稳定币，借贷平台和预测市场。去中心化金融（DeFi）提供诸如贷款和利息收益机会等金融服务，无需传统身份验证，而是依赖质押品，通常为加密货币。这个创新领域承诺提高可及性和效率，但也伴随着风险，如市场波动和无监管项目。
WisdomTree Exec on Bitcoin: ‘It’s an Adoption Game’
Will Peck, head of digital assets at WisdomTree, discusses his optimistic and bullish outlook for bitcoin. “It’s an adoption game,” Peck said. “Long-term, if you’re talking about continued adoption of an asset class and a technology … you’d see continued growth in it going forward.”
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.
Kevin O'Leary on Stablecoin Regulation
Reacting to how DeFi should be regulated globally, "Shark Tank" star, entrepreneur, and O'Shares chairman Kevin O'Leary discusses his take on the need for stablecoin policy.
Kevin O’Leary: ‘2022 Will Be the Year of the NFT’
Kevin O'Leary, aka Mr. Wonderful, discusses his views on the booming NFT market, comparing it to the collectible watch market. "I'm going to suggest that 2022 will be the year of the NFT," he said. Plus, insights into how the DeFi platform WonderFi, backed by O'Leary, is helping tackle some of the problems with navigating open finance.
Dfinity Founder on Internet Computer Opening Ethereum Bridge
Terabethia, a new cross-blockchain bridge connecting the Ethereum network with Dfinity’s Internet Computer, will allow ERC-20 tokens to exist natively on Dfinity’s network. This comes as tokens of Internet Computer (ICP) fell 97% since their issuance in May. Dfinity founder and chief scientist Dominic Williams shares insights into the bridge and its significance in the world of DeFi.
Bitcoin Compared to Ether, Solana and Doge
2022’s first Chart of the Day analyzes the movement of decentralized finance (DeFi) assets over the last seven days, looking closely at BTC, ETH, SOL, and DOGE compared to the CoinDesk DeFi Index (DFX). DeFi assets in the DFX started the new year off with a rally opposed to cryptocurrencies.
Wave Financial Senior Trader: BTC 'Still Bullish' in 2022
Senior Trader for Wave Financial Justin Chuh shares his perspective on where the crypto field is headed in 2022, explaining why bitcoin will remain bullish on a macroeconomic scale while new DeFi projects develop. Plus, Chuh’s take on the growing demand for effective smart contract protocols and other applications of blockchain technology.
Teenage Suspect in $16M DeFi Hack Wanted for Arrest in Canada
A warrant has been issued for 19-year-old Andean "Andy" Medjedovic to appear before an Ontario court. He allegedly used flash loans to drain $16 million from decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Indexed Finance in October. Medjedovic argues "code is law," as he did not violate any contracts. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in the world of DeFi law.