DEFI
What is DeFi?
Decentralized Finance, DeFi as a concept is to be able to offer almost all the financial services available with legacy and centralized institutions, typically banks, but on the blockchain. Whatever traditional services financial institutions provide can be expected to be offered through DeFi. In short, Defi is blockchain-based financial services that traditional financial services map into, creating new services or derivatives stemming from blockchain's unique features. Although we have had concepts like distributed computing and decentralized computing for decades, DeFi is in fact a new concept and an expansion of the application scope of blockchain as infrastructure.
Decentralized Finance, DeFi as a concept is to be able to offer almost all the financial services available with legacy and centralized institutions, typically banks, but on the blockchain. Whatever traditional services financial institutions provide can be expected to be offered through DeFi. In short, Defi is blockchain-based financial services that traditional financial services map into, creating new services or derivatives stemming from blockchain's unique features. Although we have had concepts like distributed computing and decentralized computing for decades, DeFi is in fact a new concept and an expansion of the application scope of blockchain as infrastructure.
Ledger Integrates Uniswap (UNI) API for Enhanced Onchain Swaps
Ledger has integrated the Uniswap (UNI) Trading API, enabling secure, permissionless swaps within Ledger Wallet, enhancing user control and access to onchain liquidity.
Starknet Welcomes Native USDC and CCTP for Enhanced DeFi and Payment Solutions
Starknet integrates native USDC and CCTP, boosting DeFi, gaming, and payments with scalable, secure crosschain transfers. Explore new opportunities in the growing Starknet ecosystem.
Flow Traders Embraces DeFi with EigenLayer and Cap Integration
Flow Traders, a major liquidity provider, integrates with EigenLayer's Cap, marking a significant step in bridging traditional finance with DeFi through innovative cryptoeconomic mechanisms.
Paxos Expands Custody Services with Acquisition of Fordefi
Paxos has acquired Fordefi to enhance its custody infrastructure, combining expertise in blockchain solutions with Fordefi's MPC wallet technology, aiming to power the on-chain economy.
TaikoSwap Launches as Native DEX on Taiko Network
TaikoSwap, a native decentralized exchange (DEX) on the Taiko network, launches with Ethereum-like security and efficiency, offering key trading pairs to enhance the DeFi experience.
Circle's USYC Launches on BNB Chain: Exploring New Possibilities
Circle's USYC tokenized money market fund is now available on BNB Chain, offering developers and traders new opportunities in DeFi with yield-bearing collateral.
Crypto x AI: How On-Chain Agents, Zero-Knowledge Proofs and DePIN Are Rewiring Web3
Crypto x AI is reshaping Web3 with autonomous on-chain agents, zero-knowledge proofs for privacy, and DePIN linking systems to real-world infrastructure.
The Graph's Service Outage Highlights Need for Decentralized Infrastructure
The Graph's recent service outage due to increased DeFi demand underscores the necessity for decentralized infrastructure to ensure reliable application performance.
Uniswap Subgraph Incident: The Graph Addresses Service Disruption
A recent glitch in The Graph's hosted service affected the Uniswap subgraph, leading to a delay. The Graph outlines the issue and future improvements to prevent recurrence.
BNB Chain Reports Robust Activity: Key Highlights and Ecosystem Updates
Explore the latest updates from the BNB Chain ecosystem, including key metrics, new project launches, and significant developments in the blockchain network for November 6-12, 2025.