Decentralized Finance

The DeFi space of Ethereum has gone parabolic over the past few weeks. Cryptocurrencies locked in DeFi applications are now worth $1.65 billion, representing a 65 percent increase from the value on June 17. At the same time, there is an upsurge in the number of people using applications such as Compound, Maker, and Synthetix. However, the growth of decentralized finance may be temporarily slowed down by an alleged hack that took place some hours ago. On June 28, reports had…

Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and Decentralized Apps (dApps) are the two major innovations in the crypto space that leverage blockchain technology. These two innovations help eliminate third parties, known as centralization, and give users control over their finances.  Both DeFi and dApps are increasingly becoming common in the FINTECH industry as they provide users with data privacy and eliminate monitoring by government and regulatory authorities. DeFi, in particular, has been adopted by Nasdaq and is set to disrupt the traditional banking…

Several cryptocurrency market participants are clamoring for greater adoption. This is because it will promote the philosophy of cryptocurrencies worldwide. Recently, authorities worldwide took steps to regulate cryptos thereby clearing the way for more adoption. Bitcoin is gaining traction in developing countries worldwide even as numerous individuals consider the leading cryptocurrency as an investment vehicle. Continents that appear to be at the center of the fresh sway of adoption for Bitcoin include Latin America, Africa and Asia. Matt Ahlborg featured…

Last week, Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol known as Compound was able to implement its initial two community-driven governance proposals. The launching of the protocol’s governance token (COMP) aimed at the facilitation of community-driven protocol upgrades and development is on the way. First Governance Proposal For Compound The community was given the opportunity to choose the assets they want to be added to Compound in September last year and most people chose Maker (MKR) and Tether (USDT). Hence, based on the…

While the potential of blockchain and cryptocurrency is only starting to gain interest in the general population, developers and innovators have been busy. They are continuously creating the infrastructure and applications needed to usher in the future of the internet, transactions, communication, and more. Opera's Crypto Wallet is one of such futuristic inventions that Opera launched in 2018 as an Ethereum-based built-in native cryptocurrency wallet for PC, Android, and iOS users. It lets you make secure online payments with cryptocurrency directly…

The crypto space has grown tremendously, but more progress has yet to be made regarding lending and borrowing digital assets. However, many companies are taking a step in this direction, and Aave is a perfect example.  Aave is an open-source DeFi protocol that allows users to borrow and lend digital assets. The platform has traditional loan features and several unique features that make it stand out.  This article will review the platform, understand its features, and how it works.  What…

Decentralized Finance, more commonly known as DeFi, is the newest trend in the cryptocurrency sector. After "Colored Coins," Smart Contracts, and ICOs, DeFi has taken the limelight. It has opened the door to a whole new branch of decentralized technologies. Among the hundreds of projects focusing on bringing Decentralize Finance to the masses, none has been as successful as the MakerDAO Network. The Need for MakerDAO The MakerDAO is a decentralized smart contract platform on Ethereum. It is one of…

There has been a recent surge in products and platforms providing DeFi services. Decentralized Finance, commonly referred to as DeFi, denotes any financial service offered on a blockchain, usually Ethereum smart contracts. An example of DeFi services and solutions is Over-the-Counter (OTC) cryptocurrency, which has witnessed enormous growth marked by a substantial increase in volume and clients across the globe in the past three years. Bloomberg's recent report established that OTC turnover in 2018 amounted to more than 5.47 trillion…

After a successful Binance IEO, Kava was launched in the last quarter of last year. Since then, the platform has been causing a fuss in the DeFi industry, projected to transform the entire crypto industry. The project aims to create the world’s first dedicated DeFi platform offering collateralized debt and stablecoins for all the leading crypto assets. Cosmos powers the project, which is built on the Tendermint core. Over 100+ business entities worldwide support Kava, including renowned crypto funds such…