‘Golden Boys’ behind Compound ‘governance attack’ agree to rescind proposal
A member of the “Golden Boys” voting bloc, Humpy, appears to have accepted a new staking proposal while agreeing to rescind the controversial Proposal 289. Go to Source
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Decentralized Finance TVL Recovers to $100B After July Lows
Between June 19 and July 19, within a 30-day period, the total value locked (TVL) in decentralized finance (defi) dropped below the $100 billion mark, hitting a low of $86.3 billion on July 7, 2024. Over the past three days, however, the TVL has managed to stay above the $100 billion threshold. Lido Leads Defi … Read more
TON Foundation to Launch Bitcoin Bridge on The Open Network
The TON Foundation has announced the upcoming launch of TON Teleport BTC, a bridge designed to facilitate trustless and secure transfers of bitcoin to and from The Open Network (TON). This initiative aims to expand bitcoin’s utility by enabling its use in decentralized finance (defi) activities on the TON platform. TON Foundation Announces Bitcoin Bridge … Read more
Bitcoin Runes protocol sees sharp decline in popularity
The Bitcoin Runes protocol initially dominated daily transactions post-launch but is now seeing a decline, with BTC reclaiming its network dominance. Go to Source
DeFi Blue Chips Poised For Breakout Despite Record Low Valuations
Despite lagging in 2023, DeFi 1.0 assets are now positioned for a significant breakout. DeFi blue chips like AAVE, Maker (MKR), and Lido (LDO) are hitting all-time high revenues even as their valuations remain low. This trend is driven by several factors, including a pro-crypto U.S. landscape, ETH institutional adoption via ETFs, a stronger focus … Read more
Worldcoin faces ‘scam’ allegations after extending token lockup by 2 years
Worldcoin faces allegations of price manipulation after delaying unlocking 80% of its native tokens. Go to Source
New risk assessment guidelines for DeFi protocols unveiled
The EEA’s new guidelines aim to establish a standard for mitigating risks in DeFi protocols, which will benefit regulators, developers and users alike. Go to Source
MakerDAO Leads DeFi Market With Strong Performance In 2021
MakerDAO has emerged as the standout performer in the multi-cycle DeFi space, surpassing Ethereum’s growth since the beginning of 2021. The DAO’s recent Endgame proposal has injected fresh momentum into its asset, bolstering its already robust fundamentals. In terms of revenue, MakerDAO has maintained a dominant position within the DeFi sector, capturing nearly 40% of all … Read more
Hermetica Introduces Bitcoin-Backed Synthetic Dollar on Bitcoin L1
Bitcoin-based decentralized finance (defi) protocol Hermetica has launched its BTC-backed synthetic dollar, USDH, on Bitcoin’s layer one (L1) through the Runes protocol. The company also announced plans to scale its Bitcoin-native defi operations using layer two (L2) solutions like Stacks. Hermetica Launches BTC-Backed Stablecoin USDH Hermetica‘s USDH offers Bitcoin holders a new way to maintain … Read more
Lifi Finance Hit by $8 Million Exploit, Warns Users to Avoid Applications
According to reports, the decentralized finance (defi) protocol Lifi Finance experienced an $8 million loss due to an exploit. Lifi confirmed the breach on X and advised users to avoid interacting with Lifi-powered applications. Lifi Finance Loses $8 Million to Exploit On Tuesday, the onchain security firm Peckshield revealed that Lifi Finance had been compromised, … Read more