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Wormhole, a platform fostering blockchain interoperability within decentralized finance (defi), has unveiled plans for an airdrop of its proprietary token, W. The initiative is part of the protocol’s broader aim toward progressive decentralization, rewarding dedicated users and developers within the Wormhole ecosystem. Wormhole to Airdrop W Token to Advance Defi Interoperability Wormhole, a facilitator of … Read more
In a landmark governance decision, Uniswap’s community has voted unanimously in favor of a proposal to reward UNI token holders who stake and delegate their tokens. The upgrade, aimed at revitalizing the protocol’s decision-making process, has garnered overwhelming support with over 10 million UNI tokens pledged in its favor. Historic Vote to Reward UNI Holders … Read more
Five days ago, the total value locked (TVL) in decentralized finance (defi) protocols exceeded the $80 billion mark, and since that point, it has expanded by an additional $11.66 billion. As it hovers above the $91 billion threshold, the TVL is approaching the $100 billion milestone, a figure not observed since before the collapse of … Read more
Large institutions will fully embrace decentralized finance (defi) only when they are confident that their trade counterparties will comply with sanctions and other international laws, argues Elie Le Rest, CEO of Colony Lab. However, Le Rest, also an angel investor, said trade counterparties can still demonstrate their willingness to adhere to rules by implementing gated … Read more
Uniswap Labs has unveiled a collection of new features designed to refine the trading journey for users of its decentralized exchange (dex). This collection encompasses the Uniswap browser extension, limit orders for precise trading strategies, and advanced data and insights for making well-informed choices. Uniswap Labs explained on Tuesday that the expansion aims to make … Read more
Blockchain security firm Peckshield revealed on Feb. 26 that an exploiter labeled address associated with the Kyberswap hack had bridged approximately 800 ether tokens from Arbitrum to the Ethereum blockchain. On the same day, the Kyberswap team unveiled revised dates for reimbursing users impacted by the hacking. Kyberswap Hacker Starts Moving Funds Peckshield Alert, a … Read more
In the realm of cryptocurrency investments, the spotlight has shifted from AI-driven assets to the booming sector of Decentralized Finance (DeFi). With Uniswap’s recent proposal to reward staked and delegated token holders, tokens like $UNI, $COMP, $SUSHI, and $AAVE have witnessed significant increases in their value. 💸 #DeFi has taken some of the spotlight from … Read more
Recent data reveals that the total value locked (TVL) in decentralized finance has jumped past the $80 billion milestone, reaching heights not observed since the downfall of Terra’s stablecoin in May 2022. Leading the charge in 2024 by TVL size is Lido’s liquid staking platform, with ether-based liquid staking derivatives (LSDs) securing a dominant position … Read more
Gauntlet has decided to withdraw from its role as Risk Steward for Aave, pointing to governance and operational challenges as the main reasons. This announcement marks the end of a four-year collaboration that has helped in growing Aave. Gauntlet Ends Partnership With Aave Due to DAO Disputes Gauntlet, a blockchain risk management firm, has officially … Read more
On Thursday, the Eigen Labs development team, responsible for the Eigenlayer restaking protocol, announced a $100 million investment from A16z Crypto. This substantial funding comes after the project’s $50 million Series A round in March 2023. Eigenlayer’s Development Team, Eigen Labs, Garners $100M from A16z Crypto Eigen Labs has secured a $100 million investment from … Read more