DeFi

The fee switch is a mechanism for protocols to optimize their economic models, enhancing governance token value capture and boosting profitability. This article will explore the design and impact of fee switches in various protocols, highlighting their significance in DeFi.

Carry trade is an investment strategy that involves borrowing assets at a low percentage rate and investing them in other assets or platforms that offer a higher interest rate with a view to making profits from the interest differential.

The Global Dollar (USDG) is a stablecoin pegged to the US Dollar, issued by Paxos Dollar Singapore Ltd and regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). Backed by the leading financial companies under the Global Dollar Network, USDG aims to promote real-world adoption and enterprise-focused use cases.

This article explores the contradiction between speculation and real-world applications in the crypto economy, highlighting that they are two sides of the same coin. Despite criticisms of financial nihilism, blockchain technology demonstrates potential in democratizing wealth and reducing transaction costs. The article emphasizes that speculative activities play a crucial role in attracting new users and stress-testing systems while also driving the development of real-world applications.

The article delves into Berachain's core innovation, the Proof-of-Liquidity (PoL) consensus mechanism, and its unique three-token model (BERA, BGT, and HONEY), designed to enhance both security and liquidity. Key applications of Berachain, such as the BEX exchange, Bends lending market, and Berps perpetual futures exchange, will provide users with efficient capital utilization and deep liquidity.

In 2025, the core trends in global crypto investment will include deep integration of AI and blockchain, the application of RWA (Real World Assets) and stablecoins, and the innovation of new DeFi protocols. This article reviews the outlook of major investment institutions on the crypto landscape for 2025.

Meteora DLMMs guide explains how liquidity pools in decentralized exchanges (DEX) work, focusing on Dynamic Liquidity Market Makers (DLMMs). DLMMs improve capital efficiency by splitting liquidity into smaller bins, reducing slippage and increasing fee collection.

This article argues that LSDFi and graph token assets are the breakout points for Berachain. The former builds a more diverse economic flywheel, creating a larger economic bubble and safety net for Berachain. The latter enables projects to unlock more liquidity and attract more users by participating in the ecosystem flywheel.

Vulnerabilities in smart contracts or misconfigurations in AI-based automation can lead to exploits, causing financial loss and damage to user trust. This is where red teams step in as a crucial line of defense.

f(x) is an ETH-based leverage protocol designed to address the cryptocurrency sector's demand for stable assets while reducing risks associated with centralization and capital efficiency. The protocol introduces a new concept known as "floating stablecoins" or fETH. Unlike traditional stablecoins, fETH is not pegged to a fixed value; instead, it tracks a small portion of the price fluctuations of native Ethereum (ETH). In addition, a supplementary asset called xETH is created to serve as a zero-cost leveraged long position in ETH. xETH absorbs the majority of ETH's price volatility, which helps stabilize the value of fETH.

This article will introduce the positioning, operating model, core functions, development roadmap, and token economics of the decentralized trading platform Bluefin, helping you understand its potential and investment value.

Meta Description: As a Layer 1 blockchain adopting the PoL consensus, Berachain's ecosystem is growing rapidly. This article delves into Berachain's bArtio testnet, liquidity staking, DEX, and key DeFi projects within the ecosystem, such as Kodiak, Honeypot Finance, and Infrared.

A thorough analysis of the six core sectors within the Story ecosystem, covering areas like AI/AIGC and DeFi/IPFi, and highlighting its innovative approaches in managing programmable intellectual property.

Superseed is an Ethereum L2 built on OPStack, with its core application being a CDP lending protocol. On Superseed, users can use various asset types as collateral to mint and borrow Superseed stablecoins. It introduces two new crypto primitives: Super Collateral and Proof of Repayment. Super Collateral allows borrowers to avoid paying loan interest, while Proof of Repayment programmatically rewards individuals who assist Super Collateral borrowers in repaying their loans.

Uniswap v4 is here, offering simpler processes, lower costs, and more flexibility for DeFi users. This guide covers everything you need to know about the latest version of the decentralized exchange in 2025 and how it compares to previous versions.