DeFi

Interest rate swaps are the main derivatives market for institutions. Interest rate derivatives account for 80% of the market share of the derivatives track, with extremely large transaction volume. However, this track on the chain has just been introduced by Pendle.This article will guide readers through a detailed explanation of the applications of Pendle and the key data points.

Aevo is a leading decentralized derivatives trading platform dedicated to options and perpetual contracts trading. As of 2025, the platform has achieved significant growth with monthly trading volumes exceeding $15 billion and 250,000 active traders. The AEVO token has shown remarkable performance, with a 609% market cap increase to $780 million since 2023. The platform has expanded with multi-chain integration, advanced risk management tools, and strategic partnerships, establishing itself among the top 5 decentralized derivatives platforms with approximately 28% market share in DeFi options trading.

With more sophisticated and advanced social engineering methods on the rise, used to scam and loot from a handful of Web3 users, necessary control measures to mitigate losses or fall victim to these criminals become very important.

Smart Layer redefines the token economy to some extent. Tokens are no longer just an asset, but can promote the development of economic activities by integrating rights, functions and systems.

The article provides an in-depth analysis of the innovations of the Aqua platform, a project aimed at improving the efficiency of DeFi liquidity supply and capital efficiency. Aqua solves the high slippage and impermanent loss problems of automated market makers (AMMs) by introducing private market makers (PMM) and requests for quotes (RFQ) models. Aqua’s “programmable liquidity layer” allows market makers to use leverage to lend LP funds for market making, improving the efficiency of capital use and liquidity supply. In addition, Aqua's cross-chain transaction aggregation function enables it to integrate multi-chain assets and liquidity to provide traders with a better quotation and liquidity environment. The article emphasizes that these characteristics of Aqua make it a leader in DeFi supply-side reform, creating a win-win situation for liquidity providers and traders.

This article introduces the WINkLink Predictor technology and the importance and potential of decentralized predictor networks. It will also introduce the WINkLink system architecture, model and down-chain reporting, which enables smart contracts to reliably access external data sources reliably, expanding their application scope and providing more possibilities for developing decentralized financial ecosystems.

DeFi Summer 2.0 is on the horizon. This article mentions various protocols and updates, including stablecoins, ETH yield farms like Ethena and Pendle, and more, along with an analysis of the Zero1 ecosystem. It's also noted that liquidity mining can bring in substantial profits, but managing risks is equally crucial.

The article discusses the development trends of staking platforms, especially the centralization issue facing Ethereum staking, and proposes Rainbow Staking as a solution. It introduces the current main staking platforms such as Lido, Rocket Pool, etc., which provide liquidity staking and DeFi staking services. The article emphasizes the importance of reducing entry barriers and technological innovation to promote decentralization and enhance network security. At the same time, it introduces the concept of Rainbow Staking, aiming to encourage more independent validators' participation through technological integration and reducing asset thresholds, thus reducing reliance on large staking platforms.

SERO is a cutting-edge blockchain platform prioritizing privacy and functionality. This comprehensive guide will examine SERO's unique features.

The SonarWatch project is a crypto-tracking dashboard built on Solana’s blockchain to help users track all their digital assets and investments on multiple networks.

Click to explore how Juggernaut bridges DeFi and NFTs on the Binance Smart Chain.

We introduce Blast and its various incentives for attracting users and developers, from Ambient to Munchables. We explore the rich mining opportunities in the ecosystem. Besides discussing mining, we also describe several opportunities within the ecosystem, including upcoming NFT/GameFi projects that provide new earning methods for users.

After a year of silence, the Layer1 public chain Core Chain has recently regained market attention due to its impressive surge. Core's exponential growth is attributed to the demand from Bitcoin miners and the emergence of BTCFi narrative.

The article explores the potential of IPOR as the sole interest rate swap protocol in DeFi, comparing it with Pendle, and discussing how it helps users manage interest rate risks by offering fixed and floating rate swaps. IPOR simplifies the interest rate swap mechanism through its benchmark interest rate index, AMM liquidity pools, and smart contracts, attracting liquidity providers and enhancing user experience through a V2 version upgrade. IPOR also plans to expand to Arbitrum, offering interest rate swaps related to liquidity staking tokens, showcasing its growth potential and narrative potential in the DeFi sector.

This article provides an in-depth explanation of the value of Blast Gold Points, including a point farming guide, an introduction to high-yield Gold Point projects, and platform features. It is also recommended to actively explore the game and NFT projects, as Blast's official announcement stated that subsequent Gold Points will be allocated to some ERC-721 and ERC-20 token holders.