DeFi

KernelDAO enhances restaking by enabling stakers to reuse assets across Ethereum and BNB Chain through its Kelp, Kernel and Gain protocols. Many blockchain networks are shifting to a proof-of-stake model, where participants secure the system by locking up their tokens (staking) rather than relying on power-hungry computations. This method rewards stakers with newly issued tokens or fees…

The Ethereum Foundation allocated $120 million of Ether to decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, responding to community concerns about the foundation’s reliance on ETH sell-offs for funding. On Feb. 13, the Ethereum Foundation’s multisignature address deposited 4,200 Ether into Compound, 10,000 ETH into Spark and 30,800 ETH into Aave. With ETH hovering at around $2,600, the…

The 2024 US presidential election was a pivotal moment for the crypto industry that will shape crypto regulation. These developments will create new opportunities and accelerate decentralized finance’s (DeFi’s) integration with traditional finance. A new HTX Ventures report explores how Real-World Assets (RWA), stablecoins and regulatory developments may reshape the DeFi landscape. The report examines key opportunities…

Primex Finance, which provides an advanced DeFi experience to users by offering a mix of trading, lending and leveraged yield farming, is counting down on its token generation event. Decentralized finance (DeFi) has transformed traditional finance (TradFi) with its promise of open, permissionless access. However, it has yet to reach its full potential due to fragmented…

The role of validators in a blockchain Validators are entities responsible for securing the network, processing transactions and maintaining the integrity of a PoS blockchain. In proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchains such as Ethereum and Solana, validators are the core entities responsible for ensuring the network operates smoothly. These nodes process transactions, secure the blockchain and add new blocks….

Superseed, a DeFi protocol with self-repaying loans, inches closer to its mainnet launch and token generation event. Decentralized finance (DeFi) comes with the promise of an open, accessible financial system. Yet many protocols face a common lingering question: How to ensure every participant is included in the value created? Borrowers, for instance, may discover that…