DeFi

Verax is a modular, on-chain attestation registry that powers reusable trust, identity, and reputation across the Web3 ecosystem.

The article begins with the concept of the "risk-free rate" in traditional finance, analyzes why truly risk-free returns do not exist in DeFi, and provides a detailed introduction to several near-risk-free yield options, such as AAVE, Curve Finance, and tokenized U.S. Treasuries.

Aave dominates the DeFi lending market with a 51% market share and a real borrowing volume of $18 billion, triggering explosive growth across multiple protocols within just a few months and creating a unique “Aave Effect.” This article analyzes how Aave's network effects ripple through the broader DeFi ecosystem with data and case studies, and explores how Aave V4 is set to further strengthen its competitive moat.

This article examines the SEC's evolution from overseeing traditional finance to adopting blockchain technology, using historical events as reference points. It highlights how regulatory agencies are working to redefine their roles and positions in response to emerging technological trends.

The article provides a detailed analysis of the evolution from automation tools to intent-driven assistants and finally to intelligent agents, along with a comprehensive evaluation of several related projects currently in the market.

The report thoroughly examines the revenue sources, user growth, market strategies, and the challenges that key projects such as Aave, Compound, Euler Finance, Jito, and Lido Finance encounter.

Uniswap has proposed registering its DAO as a Wyoming DUNA, paving the way for legal compliance, eliminating hurdles for activating the fee switch, and potentially transforming UNI’s value capture strategy and governance structure.

edgeX, a zero-knowledge (ZK) architecture perpetual DEX incubated by Amber Group and operating without an issued token, ranked among the global top 15 by revenue in just one year. It offers significant advantages in market depth and fee structure, surpassing established platforms such as GMX and dYdX.

This in-depth analysis explores how Pendle has transformed from a DeFi fixed income experiment into the central hub for the stablecoin interest rate market, unveiling its PT model, institutional strategies, and explaining the underlying drivers of the rapid expansion of its stablecoin ecosystem.

HIP-3 brings prediction markets onto the Hyperliquid perpetual contract rails. By combining high leverage, shared liquidity, and permissionless market creation, it allows event trading—from elections to macro data—to flow as efficiently as crypto contracts. Structured risk management is introduced to eliminate the expiry “jump” risk inherent in binary markets, while scalar markets serve as the secure entry point.

The article provides an in-depth explanation of Goblin Finance’s core features and advantages, while also exploring critical challenges in the current Aptos ecosystem—including fragmented yields, extensive idle capital, the absence of a centralized yield hub, and the increasing homogenization of LST products.

This report outlines the background and objectives of the R0AR node sale. It also explores its technological innovations, community-driven initiatives, and future economic model in depth.

This article examines the XPL pin event on Hyperliquid, offering a detailed analysis of the structural tensions between the order book model and on-chain liquidity. It investigates the systemic risks inherent in the perpetual contracts market and outlines new directions for protocol design, including proactive risk controls, spot pool coordination, and LP protection mechanisms. Additionally, it identifies the opportunities within the $30 billion revenue-sharing market.

The article not only analyzes the limitations and systemic issues of the traditional financial system but also discusses in detail the potential and practical applications of DeFi in addressing these challenges.

Fluid is a capital efficiency platform that integrates lending, Vault, and DEX functionalities. It supports smart collateral and smart debt, features a unified liquidity layer, and offers extremely low liquidation costs. Through Solana’s scaling initiatives and buyback strategies, it exemplifies a new generation of competitive landscape for DeFi protocols.