Decentralization Financial News

24.03 / 23:37

defi Decentralization Synthetix Synthetix commence debt pool merger to enhance liquidity and staking capabilities

Decentralized finance, or DeFi, protocol Synthetix (SNX) has announced that the deployment of their Debt Pool Synthesis feature will occur on Thursday 9pm through 11pm UTC, expected to impact staking participants in two distinctive categories: SNX inflationary staking rewards and Debt Hedging.

24.03 / 18:19

Blockchain defi Decentralization Proof-of-stake expansion network Everscale developer releases upgrades for DeFi platforms as the network eyes expansion?

On its own, a blockchain is a type of technology. But, like all great technology, when put into application, it is an enabler, helping people to drive business and economic results through real-world use cases. To drive these results, an ecosystem that allows for the creation and development of apps, services and decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms must exist. For example, consider Ethereum (ETH), an ecosystem that creates a basis for thousands of DApps, and a place for millions of users to interact.

24.03 / 10:01

Blockchain defi applications Decentralization Stargate Finance attracts $1.9B in six days

Stargate Finance, a cross-chain protocol designed to assist users in transferring assets between different blockchains, has accrued over $1.9 billion in total value locked (TVL) in less than a week after launching.

21.03 / 13:05

Blockchain Polkadot Decentralization Internet VC firm becomes one of the first to establish Polkadot Ecosystem Fund

Web 3.0 presents a new future for the internet, giving the world access to the decentralized version of the virtual world. With blockchain technology, this web evolution will provide a more user-centric environment, thereby eliminating the power currently held by corporations. By giving the control back to those engaging in online interactions, data monetization will be minimized, personal details will be protected, and trust will begin to replenish.

17.03 / 11:15

Adoption defi Aave Decentralization Aussie fintech to offer mainstream direct access to DeFi with a fixed rate

Australian fintech company, Block Earner, has officially gone live, offering everyday investors a 7% fixed rate investment product by utilizing decentralized finance (DeFi) technology.

16.03 / 18:07

Blockchain defi Aave Decentralization Aave launches V3 liquidity pool following unanimous governance decision

Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Aave has announced the launch of Aave V3, marking a significant evolution on the existing model of liquidity pools by promising to improve financial efficiency,bolster current safety and security measures, foster greater decentralization via DAO development, as well as enhance the user-interface design.

14.03 / 22:19

Blockchain Ethereum fees Decentralization Starkware How to Use Layer-2 Solutions to Save on Ethereum Fees: StarkWare

Over 7,000 decentralized applications (dapps) are currently operating on the Ethereum (ETH) network. However, the Ethereum network was not originally designed for such a workload. Ethereum dapps have suffered from the chain’s scalability issues, which have caused transaction speeds to slow down and gas fees to skyrocket.

18.02 / 15:35

Blockchain DEX Decentralization First multi-chain DEX simplifies complex routes between blockchains

Part of what makes trading cryptocurrency so complex is the sheer number of blockchains and exchanges at play. For example, users who want to transfer a Binance (BNB) token that exists on Binance Smart Chain (BEP-20) may have to go through several steps to achieve their end result of LUNA tokens on the Terra network.

18.02 / 13:47

defi regulation Decentralization DAO regulatory DeFi may turn to DAO governance to reduce regulatory risks in 2022: Report

KuCoin Labs, the investment and research arm of crypto exchange KuCoin, has released its annual report, predictin that decentralized finance (DeFi) will still be a significant trend in the crypto industry in 2022 and governance will be run through decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs).

17.02 / 21:37

Blockchain Altcoins Polkadot Decentralization Threat Polkadot Benefits from ‘Shared Security’ and ‘Forkless Upgrades’, One Major Threat Remains – CoinShares

The main strength backing the blockchain protocol Polkadot (DOT) is its “shared security,” combined with forkless upgrades and blockchain interoperability, according to the digital asset research and investment firm CoinShares. However, the protocol is still threatened by what could be seen as a lack of decentralization, they added.

15.02 / 16:49

Blockchain defi DApp Decentralization Blockchain platform Axelar establishes unicorn status, mainnet launch impending

The Axelar Network has announced the completion of a $35 million Series B funding round, pushing its market value above $1 billion. Participants of the round include Dragonfly Capital, Polychain Capital and North Island Ventures, among others.

09.02 / 09:07

Blockchain Web3 Decentralization What is a Yat and why are people paying $425K for emojis?

Will emojis become the Web3 version of a username? That’s what Nashville-based tech startup Yat believes and with 160,000 sold worth a combined $20 million, it seems plenty of ordinary people agree.

07.02 / 18:27

Forecast Adoption Decentralization DAO What’s in Store for DAOs in 2022?

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07.02 / 07:23

event Blockchain Metaverse Decentralization Meta-Marriage: Decentraland hosts first Metaverse wedding

A Phoenix couple tied the knot with their digital identities this weekend in the first marriage to take place in the Metaverse.

25.01 / 12:03

Blockchain DEX Trading Decentralization Decentralized brokerage protocol aims to unite DEXs and lending into a new TradeFi ecosystem

DeFi (decentralized finance) lending has proven its case. Eliminating the middleman in this type of financial transaction can be done, and done in a way that benefits both transacting parties. In practice, this means lenders can bypass the bank and increase their earnings, and borrowers can gain access to the funds they need, even if they don’t meet the criteria of the middleman. However, the industry is still young and requires additional applications before it is entirely competitive with traditional offerings available to the consumer today.

22.01 / 19:36

Blockchain defi Decentralized Exchange Decentralization Finance Redefined: Secret’s $400M fund, and 1inch expanding, Jan. 14–21

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19.01 / 17:12

business Blockchain Decentralization Dapps open Hedera Governing Council to buy hashgraph IP, and open-source projects code

The Hedera Governing Council has officially voted to purchase the intellectual property rights to the hashgraph consensus algorithm from founding architect and inaugural member of the council, Swirlds Inc, for an undisclosed fee.

12.01 / 19:13

Blockchain defi DEX Decentralization dYdx outline plans for full decentralization in late 2022

dYdX, the layer-two derivates protocol, has published the fourth iteration of its roadmap detailing their intentions to evolve into an open-source, community-governed and fully decentralized exchange by the end of this calendar year.

12.01 / 18:29

defi security Decentralization Centralization Caused Most Decentralized Finance Hacks in 2021

Centralization issues have emerged as the main attack vector in decentralized finance (DeFi), facilitating the largest share of the hacks -- with USD 1.3bn worth of user funds stolen in 44 DeFi attacks last year, according to a recent report by security-focused ranking platform CertiK.

10.01 / 13:17

Social Media Google Decentralization Backed Heavily-Backed DeSo Makes Waves With Controversial Google Login Feature

Decentralized Social (DeSo), a blockchain designed to power Web 3.0 decentralized social networks, has integrated a "Login with Google" feature to all of the apps built on its platform, which has sparked a backlash from the crypto community.

07.01 / 22:23

Blockchain defi Aave Decentralization Institutional Adoption Finance Redefined: Terra expanding UST and LUNA, and Aave Arc seeks institutional adoption, Dec. 31–Jan. 7

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