The DeFi sector has seen tremendous growth in recent years, yet several obstacles continue to deter broader institutional adoption. With a total value locked surpassing $100 million, DeFi still faces significant barriers preventing institutions from actively participating in this space. According to crypto intelligence platform IntoTheBlock, the challenges facing DeFi are complex and varied, requiring […]
While the broader Ethereum ecosystem has been riding the bearish market sentiment, Coinbase’s Layer 2 solution, Base, has been scaling new heights. Since its launch in mid-2023, Base has consistently outperformed its Layer 2 peers, setting all-time highs for weekly active wallets, transactions, and decentralized exchange (DEX) activity. So, what’s fueling this rapid ascent, and […]
Monad is making waves in the cryptocurrency world, and for good reason. This new Layer 1 blockchain is set to shake up the industry with its impressive performance and growing ecosystem. Let’s explore what Monad is, why it’s generating so much buzz, and what it could mean for the future of decentralized finance (DeFi). What […]
Crypto lending services offer a unique way to earn back on digital assets at yields that are higher than those of an ordinary savings account, but yet comparable. Decentralized finance, or DeFi for short, and Centralized Finance (CeFi) are the two categories of these systems. Everybody has distinct attributes, benefits, and drawbacks. How Does Crypto […]
Much like depositing funds in a savings account provides commercial banks with capital for giving out loans; also, holding crypto in yield-bearing “accounts” enables Decentralized finance platforms with the necessary capital to operate, while in return they give the platform’s token to the investor as interest. The Demand Level for Yield Farming Amplifies Yield farming […]
EigenLayer has captured significant attention with its innovative concept of Ethereum liquid restaking, amidst the emergence of novel protocols and DeFi primitives. In 2024, the crypto markets are abuzz with activity, presenting investors with a plethora of opportunities within the realm of decentralized finance (DeFi). Understanding Restaking Restaking via EigenLayer empowers Ethereum stakers to amplify […]
The emerging sector of Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) is gaining attention, with Helium being a notable project in this space. Messari’s recent Enterprise report categorizes DePIN into two main types: physical resources (wireless, geospatial, mobility, and energy) and digital resources (storage, compute, and bandwidth). This sector promises improvements in security, redundancy, transparency, speed, and […]
Decentralized finance, or DeFi, is one of the most exciting and innovative trends in the financial sector. It offers a range of services and products that are powered by blockchain technology, such as lending, borrowing, trading, investing, and more. testament to the adoption and use of DeFi platforms is the total value locked in that […]
Introduction to DeFi 2.0 DeFi 2.0 represents the second generation of decentralized finance protocols. To fully grasp the concept of DeFi 2.0, it is important to first understand decentralized finance as a whole. Decentralized finance encompasses a wide range of platforms and projects that introduce new financial models and economic primitives based on blockchain technology. […]
