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DeFi (Decentralized Finance)

Financial services built on blockchain without traditional intermediaries.

Definition

Financial services built on blockchain without traditional intermediaries. You can lend, borrow, trade, and earn yield using just your wallet. DeFi exploded in 2020's 'DeFi Summer' and now holds billions in value.

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Smart Contract

Self-executing code stored on a blockchain that runs when conditions are met.

Liquidity Pool

A pool of tokens locked in a smart contract that enables decentralized trading.

Yield Farming

Strategically moving capital between DeFi protocols to maximize returns.

1inch

A DEX aggregator that splits trades across multiple decentralized exchanges to find the best overall price.

Aave

One of the biggest lending and borrowing protocols in DeFi.

Across Protocol

A cross-chain bridge that uses an optimistic verification system and a network of relayers to move tokens between chains quickly.

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