Addressing the issues that decentralized stablecoins commonly encounter, such as capital inefficiency and collateral liquidation, this article introduces the Delta Neutral strategy as a potential remedy. Through real-world examples, it sheds light on decentralized stablecoin projects in DeFi that use derivatives for hedging, encompassing problem descriptions, project analysis, applications, and challenges.
11/26/2023, 2:03:15 PM
This article explores in detail the stablecoin protocols that strive to realize the impossible trinity. It dissects how future decentralized stablecoins can aim to maximize capital efficiency while still managing to hedge risks.
12/24/2023, 8:57:55 AM
The recent surge in Sei has drawn market attention, and this article explores the development of the Sei Network ecosystem.
1/23/2024, 2:19:01 PM
OpenEden is a tokenized RWA investment platform that provides investors with exposure to US Treasury Bills.
2/8/2024, 8:15:08 AM
HyperLiquid excelled with speed, liquidity, and user trust, while Ethena focused on scalable liquidity solutions. Despite differing strategies in funding and airdrops, both projects aligned their decisions with their visions, emphasizing tailored approaches to tokenomics and product development as key to success in the competitive crypto landscape.
12/10/2024, 4:07:22 AM
The success of Ethena as a CeFi product lies in its provision of short-selling liquidity for perpetual contract markets on centralized exchanges. However, caution is needed regarding the risk of a death spiral in the mechanism design.
5/6/2024, 9:30:34 AM
The article delves into a thorough analysis of the success factors and potential risks of the Ethena stablecoin protocol. Ethena achieves tokenization of arbitrage trading against ETH's Delta neutrality through the issuance of the stablecoin USD, offering attractive annualized returns. Its success lies in providing short-selling liquidity for perpetual contract markets on centralized exchanges, reducing funding rates, and enhancing market vitality. However, the article points out the risk of a death spiral caused by a widening basis, which could amplify losses during market panics and runs, triggering broader redemption waves. While negative rate environments are uncommon, basis issues may render Ethena vulnerable to runs.
4/22/2024, 9:47:36 AM
This article provides an in-depth analysis of Delphi’s investment logic in Ethena, revealing Ethena’s innovations in the stablecoin field and the potential risks it faces. The article explores Ethena’s design philosophy in detail, including how it generates revenue by combining ETH staking and perpetual contract funding rates, as well as its trade-offs in stability, scalability, and decentralization. In addition, the article also discusses Ethena's profit model and prospects for the future stablecoin market, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of this emerging stablecoin project.
4/13/2024, 6:32:06 PM
Solana DeFi was declared dead in 2023, but made a strong comeback in 2024, involving 100+ projects, TVL reaching $3.8 billion, and daily trading volume reaching $2.5 billion. Solana has 50 top teams. Its advantages are low fees and high throughput, attracting a large number of users and developers. Solana is connected to multiple platforms, has friendly wallets and bridges, and will launch more cross-chain applications in the future. Major DeFi projects on Solana include DEX, lending markets, and derivatives, with more innovations expected in the future. Solana’s composability and infrastructure development have allowed the DeFi ecosystem to grow rapidly.
3/23/2024, 4:56:43 PM
Explore the top 10 DeFi topics worth paying attention to in the Solana ecosystem, ranging from stablecoins to derivatives, from social DeFi to infrastructure. Detailed Alpha suggestions for Builders are given according to different subjects, providing readers with an opportunity to gain a deep understanding of Solana DeFi.
4/5/2024, 1:35:45 PM
This article reviews and analyzes the recent development of the Solana ecosystem.
1/6/2024, 5:02:55 PM
Altcoin season is a unique phase full of high returns and high risks. By reading this article, you will quickly grasp the core concepts of altcoins, investment tools, investment value, and historical representative projects, helping you better seize opportunities and avoid risks during this period.
1/15/2025, 4:06:38 PM