DeFi Fundamentals

What Are Stablecoins?

As inherently stable crypto assets, stablecoins hold appeal for both the crypto and traditional credit markets.

Open Finance vs. Decentralized Finance

The open finance and decentralized finance (DeFi) sectors are both growing rapidly, but they have some key differences.

What is a DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization)?

DAOs can potentially help spawn a paradigm-changing kind of “trustless” corporate governance.

What Is a DEX (Decentralized Exchange)?

In theory, DEXs seek to offer alternatives to centralized exchanges, but in practice, they embody the pros and cons of each type of exchange.

What is Uniswap? A Breakdown

The Uniswap (UNI) protocol is a paragon of the power of dApps, and a driving force behind the rapid growth of the DeFi ecosystem.

What Is Compound in 5 Minutes

Compound is a decentralized, blockchain-based protocol that allows you to lend and borrow crypto — and have a say in its governance with its native COMP token.

Ethereum Explained: A Guide to the World Supercomputer

Is there anything Ethereum cannot do? Many view the Ethereum platform as a global supercomputer. It’s also been dubbed “the mother of dApps.” Read why here.

Emerging Technology for Banking the Unbanked

FinTech and DeFi are creating paths to financial inclusion for people who otherwise would not have access to traditional financial services.

What Are Wrapped Cryptocurrencies?

You can take a cryptocurrency from one blockchain and “wrap” it on another chain, which opens up new frontiers for bitcoin and other cryptos.

Traditional Lending vs. Crypto Lending

Traditional debt structures are rapidly evolving via crowdfunding and P2P systems, including blockchain platforms for crypto-denominated borrowing and lending.