As the landscape of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) continues to rapidly change, Bernadette M. Santos, another Friend of Token, is here to provide some much-needed perspective in this brave new world. She’s particularly concerned with giving operators actionable advice as we move closer to 2025. This guide cuts through the hooey...
We’re now five years into the hype of decentralized finance. Remember the grand narrative? Financial freedom for all! A borderless, permissionless system that would democratize access to wealth, going around the Wall Street gatekeepers. Let's be honest: in 2025, that promise feels... hollow.Is DeFi Just for the Privileged?DeFi is revolutionary...
DeFi. Decentralized Finance. Sounds futuristic, right? Much like the scenes described in a William Gibson novel. Whether one likes it or not, it’s here, it’s growing, and it’s very tempting. The prospect of above-market returns, cutting out the middleman – i.e., the banks and financial services companies – and becoming...
The promise is seductive: effortlessly spend your DeFi yields at any Visa-accepting merchant, thanks to VVS Finance and Crypto.com's "Auto Harvest" feature. No more time-intensive paper harvesting, bartering, or moving beds around. Just pure, automated crypto-fueled spending. Sounds amazing, right? And maybe it is. But like any deal that seems...
Decentralized Finance. The very name conjures images of complex algorithms, gas fees that fluctuate like the stock market, and enough technical jargon to make your head spin. It’s marketed to us as the future of finance, an open, democratized system where anyone can play the game. Let’s get real, DeFi...
Alright, let's cut the fluff. So you’re looking to 2025, you’re in the crypto space, and you’re possibly thinking one word—lambos. Are you considering the leeches out there that are ready to drain your portfolio? I’m not referring to volatility; I’m referring to exchange fees—the silent killers of crypto dreams....
Forget about all the hype (intentional pun!) of the newest meme coin. We're talking about something fundamentally different here: Hyperliquid and its HYPE token. We know, we know—it’s easy to write this off as just another DeFi project in all of the commotion. It’s nothing short of a paradigm shift,...
In the fast-paced world of decentralized finance (DeFi), accessibility and user-friendliness are key to bringing DeFi to the masses. VVS Finance, the largest DeFi platform on Crypto.com blockchain, revealed exclusive partnership with Crypto.com. Together, they’ve launched USDC Yield with Daily Payouts, an innovative feature that makes it easy to earn...
The regulatory outlook for the decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape remains uncertain, but is still evolving rapidly. New platforms pop up every day, with each one clamoring for attention and adoption. Of these contenders, Hyperliquid (HYPE) is our favorite. It is making waves as a new decentralized exchange (DEX) running on...
The competitive cryptocurrency exchange landscape is shifting quickly. Marketplaces such as Coinbase, Crypto.com, Kraken, and Gemini have all sprung up and become titans practically overnight. These platforms are enhancing their security measures, navigating complex regulatory frameworks, and adjusting their fee structures to attract and retain users. Environmental, social, governance ESG...
