Decentralized Finance

As Bitcoin surges towards its all-time high (ATH) of nearly $70,000, analysts are closely watching Ethereum, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency, wondering how quickly it will follow suit and break its record ATHs of approximately $5,000 printed in late 2021. How Will Ethereum React When Bitcoin Breaks Above $70,000? One analyst, posting on platform X, highlights the difference … Read more

Bernstein’s analysis reveals a significant shift in the world of decentralized finance (DeFi), with six out of the top 10 revenue-generating protocols being DeFi applications. Among these are Uniswap, Aave, Maker, GMX, Synthetix, and Sushi. The authors highlight how the previous cycle of DeFi was characterized by unsustainable yields that eventually collapsed, with Luna stablecoin … Read more

The total value locked (TVL) in decentralized finance (defi) protocols has been steadily increasing, reaching over $80 billion five days ago. Since then, it has surged by an additional $11.66 billion, bringing it to over $91 billion. This substantial growth signifies a resurgence in the defi market, with the TVL approaching the significant milestone of … Read more

Bitcoin (BTC) has been on a bull run, surpassing the $60,000 mark once again, prompting a comparison with ADA’s performance. ADA, the eighth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, has seen fluctuations in price, leading to speculation about its future. ADA’s current trading level below the highs of the recent bull run has raised concerns, especially when … Read more

Adam Cochran, a partner and professor, is bullish about OP, the native token of Optimism, the layer-2 scaling solution for Ethereum.  Taking to X, Cochran is convinced OP is undervalued, pointing to the significance of Coinbase and the brand it has created over the years as a crypto exchange and investor in multiple products. In 2023, Coinbase … Read more

Large institutions will fully embrace decentralized finance (DeFi) only when they are confident that their trade counterparties will comply with sanctions and other international laws, according to Elie Le Rest, CEO of Colony Lab. This highlights a key barrier to widespread institutional adoption of DeFi – concerns over regulatory compliance. In the world of traditional … Read more

When considering the burgeoning world of NFTs, it’s hard not to marvel at the power of Ordinals and the unique property they offer. The idea that an image can be permanently stored on the Bitcoin blockchain is a game-changer. Bitcoin’s reputation and longevity make it a secure and reliable platform for digital art to be … Read more

Risk management plays a crucial role in the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem, as it helps protect investors’ assets and maintain the stability of the platform. However, there is an ongoing debate between proponents of paternalism and those who believe in the invisible hand of the market. Paternalism in Risk Management Proponents of paternalism argue that … Read more

Ether (ETH) has been outperforming bitcoin (BTC) this year, with a 33% gain year-to-date. This surge in price is not solely driven by the potential approval of a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF), according to a research report from broker Bernstein. One of the key factors contributing to Ether’s rally is its deflationary supply. Since the … Read more

The decentralized finance (DeFi) sector has witnessed a significant resurgence, with recent data showing that the total value locked (TVL) has surpassed $80 billion. This marks a dramatic turnaround since the collapse of Terra’s stablecoin in May 2022. One of the key players driving this growth in 2024 is Lido’s liquid staking platform. Lido has … Read more