DeFi

In 2020, the " DeFi Summer" left people fascinated by the charm of Decentralized Finance, and also brought the Ethereum ecosystem to the forefront of crypto space. Let us show you here how to play with the DeFi "Money Legos".

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What is Abstract Chain?
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What is Abstract Chain?

Discover Abstract, a Layer 2 blockchain platform built on Ethereum, leveraging zero-knowledge rollups for scalability, low fees, and enhanced user experience.
2/7/2025, 1:50:35 AM
Top 5 Decentralized Storage Solutions
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Top 5 Decentralized Storage Solutions

Click to learn about the top 5 decentralized storage solutions as of 2025 and how they work.
2/7/2025, 1:16:59 AM
Injecting 50,000 ETH! Ethereum Foundation's First Substantial Participation in DeFi
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Injecting 50,000 ETH! Ethereum Foundation's First Substantial Participation in DeFi

The article delves into the current state and challenges of the Ethereum Foundation in terms of fund management, community relations, and competitive pressure. It also analyzes the major decision to allocate 50,000 ETH to participate in the DeFi ecosystem. The Ethereum Foundation has long been criticized for its lack of transparency in fund management, disregard for community voices, and its gap with competitors
2/6/2025, 9:23:57 AM
The "Trump Effect" Strikes Again – DeFi, AI, and Altcoins to Benefit from Policy Dividends?
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The "Trump Effect" Strikes Again – DeFi, AI, and Altcoins to Benefit from Policy Dividends?

The article provides an in-depth analysis of the potential impact of the executive orders signed by Trump on the cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence sectors, particularly focusing on DeFi, AI, RWA, Meme coins, and the Solana ecosystem. It explores the positive changes that Trump’s policies could bring, such as the legalization of DeFi, the integration of AI with cryptocurrency, tokenization of real-world assets, and the rise of Meme coins.
2/6/2025, 7:31:10 AM
In-depth analysis of abstract applications: The most perceptible track for ordinary users in DeFAI
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In-depth analysis of abstract applications: The most perceptible track for ordinary users in DeFAI

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the latest developments and market trends in the DeFAI (the combination of DeFi and AI Agent) field, with special focus on the potential of AI Abstraction applications and the leading position of the Solana ecosystem in the DeFAI field. Through market data and actual cases, the article reveals the low predictability and high growth potential of AI Abstraction applications, as well as their significant potential in optimizing user experience and improving efficiency.
2/6/2025, 7:24:10 AM
DeFAI for Open-Source Software Funding
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DeFAI for Open-Source Software Funding

As decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) gain popularity for pooling and distributing resources, a new wave of AI-driven approaches—collectively known as DeFAI—is emerging to streamline decision-making and funding allocations.
2/6/2025, 6:35:44 AM
A Deep Dive into the Points Ecosystem – A New Paradigm for User Incentives in PointFi
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A Deep Dive into the Points Ecosystem – A New Paradigm for User Incentives in PointFi

Explore how PointFi is reshaping user participation models in Web3. This article offers an in-depth analysis of the evolution, features, and challenges of the points economy, revealing its importance for the growth of blockchain projects. From traditional token rewards to innovative on-chain point systems, learn how PointFi provides users with diverse participation strategies and its potential impact on the Web3 ecosystem. Whether you're new to blockchain or an experienced professional, this article provides a comprehensive
2/5/2025, 6:15:50 AM
Thoughts on Post-Halving Year 2025
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Thoughts on Post-Halving Year 2025

Bitcoin's strong trend in February, coupled with DeFi innovations and macroeconomic uncertainty, sets the stage for 2025, where the crypto industry seeks long-term balanced development amid both opportunities and risks.
1/27/2025, 9:01:17 AM
Monad Ecosystem Guide: Consumer dApp (Native Prediction Market)
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Monad Ecosystem Guide: Consumer dApp (Native Prediction Market)

Polymarket, as a decentralized prediction platform, has gained significant attention in political event forecasting. In the prediction market space, Monad's native projects, such as RareBetSports (RBS), Kizzy, and LEVR Bet, are working to address some common challenges to enhance user experience and operational efficiency.
1/27/2025, 8:25:23 AM
EF's Latest ETH Sale Triggers Community Turmoil
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EF's Latest ETH Sale Triggers Community Turmoil

This article provides a detailed account of the Ethereum Foundation (EF) facing a community crisis. With ETH's underperformance, community dissatisfaction has erupted, prompting founders of several major ecosystem projects to voice their criticisms. The founder of Synthetix suggested pressuring Layer 2 (L2) networks, the Curve founder advocated abandoning the L2 strategy, and the Aave founder proposed a 12-point reform plan. Amid the collective backlash from the community, EF sold another 100 ETH, sparking even greater controversy. The article highlights the governance challenges and divisions currently facing the Ethereum ecosystem.
1/25/2025, 11:25:03 PM
What is Zerebro?
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What is Zerebro?

Zerebro is an innovative autonomous artificial intelligence system that integrates blockchain technology, generative AI, and decentralized finance. It is capable of autonomously generating and managing content, disseminating information on community platforms such as X and Warpcast, and has the ability to mint NFTs and manage cryptocurrency tokens. By utilizing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and dynamic memory systems, Zerebro ensures the creativity and relevance of the output content. The system adopts a modular design, supports multi-chain interoperability, and plans to expand DeFi protocols to create a sustainable digital innovation ecosystem.
1/24/2025, 2:47:26 AM
From MicroStrategy to Solv: Bitcoin Finance on the Path to a Trillion-Dollar Market
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From MicroStrategy to Solv: Bitcoin Finance on the Path to a Trillion-Dollar Market

This article explores the development of Bitcoin Finance (BTCFi), with a focus on how Bitcoin is driving its financialization process through integration with traditional finance (TradFi), centralized finance (CeFi), and decentralized finance (DeFi). It also introduces how Solv protocol, through innovative services like wrapped Bitcoin, staking, and liquidity pools, is promoting the growth of BTCFi and helping it progress toward a trillion-dollar market.
1/23/2025, 9:09:07 AM
DeFi's Decentralization Dilemma: From Ideals to Reality
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DeFi's Decentralization Dilemma: From Ideals to Reality

DeFi was born to create an open, permissionless, and trustless financial system. But as DeFi has grown into what it is now, I’ve got to ask: is it still decentralized? More importantly, does it even matter? And what can you do to work your way around it?
1/23/2025, 8:15:25 AM
AI Agents: Revolutionizing Perp DEX Trading
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AI Agents: Revolutionizing Perp DEX Trading

PerpAI explores the untapped synergy between AI agents and perpetual futures DEXes, unlocking innovative use cases in automated and AI-driven trading. By integrating advanced AI tools, platforms like Hyperliquid demonstrate how DeFAI is revolutionizing on-chain trading experiences.
1/23/2025, 8:05:45 AM
Is USD0++ the Next UST?
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Is USD0++ the Next UST?

Money doesn't grow on trees, but DeFi protocols have a way of making it multiply - until reality does the math. French protocol Usual Money sold users a dream: transform your boring USD0 into magical USD0++, a yield-bearing token that was "usually worth one dollar." Not always. Usually.
1/23/2025, 7:43:26 AM

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