DeFi
In-depth research, opinions, and analysis of DeFi trends.
Aave Founder Says Protocol Is ‘Resilient’ After $8.45B Deposit Run Highlights Risks
<p>Aave’s founder called the protocol resilient after a $8.45 billion deposit run. Here is what happened, why it matters, and which DeFi risks it exposed.</p>
Coinbase Ventures Invests in ENA as Ethena, Coinbase Eye On-Chain Finance
<p>Coinbase Ventures’ ENA investment and Ethena’s plan with Coinbase for on-chain finance and savings products could deepen DeFi adoption and ENA relevance.</p>
Gate DEX Launches Dual-Chain USDD Staking Campaign With 4% Yield, 50,000 USDD Rewards
<p>Gate DEX has launched a dual-chain USDD staking campaign offering 4% base yield and a 50,000 USDD rewards pool. Here is what users need to know about structure, incentives, and market relevance.</p>
LI.FI Expands Execution Infrastructure to Support Stablecoin Payments and RWA
<p>LI.FI is expanding its cross-chain execution infrastructure beyond DeFi to enable stablecoin payments and real-world asset (RWA) use cases, broadening its role in blockchain interoperability.</p>
Hyperliquid USDC Inflows Hit $173M in One Day, Highest in 10 Months
<p>Hyperliquid recorded more than $173 million in single-day net USDC inflows, marking its strongest one-day intake in 10 months.</p>
MoonPay launches MoonPay Trade for tokenized assets and DeFi
<p>MoonPay has launched MoonPay Trade, a platform positioned around tokenized assets and DeFi. Explore the launch angle, market relevance, and key questions to watch.</p>
Alchemix Retires Legacy Optimism and Arbitrum Bridges, Rolls Out V3
<p>Alchemix is retiring legacy bridge versions on Optimism and Arbitrum while shifting to a V3 architecture. Here is what the update means for users and protocol positioning.</p>
Kelp to End rsETH Cross-Chain Support on 20 Chains
<p>Kelp is set to end rsETH cross-chain support on 20 chains. Here is what the change means for users, multichain liquidity, and the wider restaking market.</p>
Eleutheria Raises $5M Strategic Round With Alpha Capital for BNB DeFi Growth
<p>Eleutheria has raised $5 million in a strategic round with Alpha Capital participation, highlighting fresh momentum for BNB ecosystem DeFi development and platform expansion.</p>
Kelp rsETH Resumes Operations, Restores Mainnet and L2 Access
<p>Kelp’s rsETH protocol has resumed operations, with mainnet and L2 deposits and withdrawals restored. Here is the focused outline for coverage.</p>
Lombard Plans $1B BTC Collateral Migration to Chainlink, Phasing Out LayerZero
<p>Lombard plans to move $1 billion in BTC collateral to Chainlink while phasing out LayerZero. Explore the migration, timing, technical rationale, and market impact.</p>
THORChain Lost $10M in Crypto Assets: PeckShield
<p>PeckShield says THORChain lost about $10 million in crypto assets. Track the reported exploit, protocol response, and unresolved risks for users and LPs.</p>
U.S. Judge Delays Aave Hearing on Unfreezing $71M in Stolen ETH
<p>A U.S. judge has delayed a hearing on Aave’s application to unfreeze $71 million in stolen ETH, extending uncertainty around the recovery and court process.</p>