DeFi

The philosophy behind prediction markets is intriguing. Participants, aiming for profit, view free markets as the most effective information aggregation system, thus making predictions about real-world events. Cryptocurrencies have significantly reduced transaction friction in prediction markets, providing a better and more efficient market mechanism. Moreover, the concepts of smart contracts and AMMs have introduced enhanced market mechanisms to prediction markets.

The article analyzes the trend of dApps shifting towards AppChains and the economic and strategic considerations behind this move. It explores the business model challenges faced by dApps, the limitations of their revenue sources, and their role in value creation and distribution within the broader transaction supply chain. The article presents three solutions: becoming an AppChain, selecting an L1/L2 to return value, and implementing application-specific ordering mechanisms. It discusses the cost-effectiveness and potential value of each solution and delves into the concepts of chain abstraction and application-specific ordering, highlighting how these ideas can offer new value capture opportunities for dApps.

Veteran blockchain network Fantom has recently rebranded to Sonic Labs, introducing the "Sonic Upgrade Plan" aimed at bringing technological innovation to enhance its network's performance and scalability.

This article introduces the functions and classifications of Dex Trading Bots, their applications in the cryptocurrency market, and discusses in detail their advantages and future development potential in Meme coin trading and high-frequency trading.

Morpho started as an optimization layer on top of Aave and Compound, enhancing lending rates with its peer-to-peer matching algorithm. It has since evolved into a standalone financial infrastructure. The lending layer, Morpho Blue, facilitates the creation of efficient lending markets without requiring permission and enables the addition of modular layers on top, offering various risk profiles and specialized lending services. With its permissionless framework, adaptable incentive structures, and precise asset tracking, Morpho introduces new innovations to the DeFi lending landscape.

Pendle is the DeFi protocol that enables users to trade the future yields of tokenized assets. By splitting yield-bearing tokens into their principal and yield components, Pendle allows for separate trading of these elements. Let’s explore the top DeFi projects leveraging Pendle pools.

To support the mass adoption of Web3 and strengthen connections with real-world social interactions, UXLink has proposed a method that combines real-world social networks with blockchain technology, offering open social relationship computation and recommendation services.

Discover everything about Forta Network, the Web3 security watchtower. Learn about $FORT tokenomics, subscription plans, developer earnings, and investment potential.

Brett is a meme coin on the Base Chain, inspired by the character of the same name from the Matt Furie “Boys Club” comic series. This cryptocurrency is driving excitement with strategic partnerships and social impact.

Click to discover how Sendit heralds a new era in seamless blockchain use.

This article delves into ZetaChain's cross-chain mechanisms, compares it with other projects, and explores its tokenomics potential, highlighting its possibly underestimated value in the realm of chain abstraction.

Many projects dubbed "Ethereum killers" have failed in their challenge, but can Solana succeed? Let's take a closer look at the birth and rise of Solana, along with the latest developments in its ecosystem, to see if there are any clues.

DeFi lending protocols must balance liquidity and security. While pool-to-pool models offer high liquidity, they suffer from low capital efficiency. On the other hand, peer-to-peer models, though capital-efficient, often lack sufficient liquidity. Morpho introduces a new solution by combining both models.

Discover how Squads Labs is transforming the on-chain economy with innovative tools for secure digital asset management and business operations. Learn about their mission, products, team, and investor support as they drive the future of on-chain economic activity.

Layer3 connects users and project parties through project aggregation, where users earn incentives through tasks, and projects gain traffic. The team recently launched the native token L3 and introduced a new economic model, using a three-tier layered staking model and dual burning mechanism to offer more incentives to users, creating a positive flywheel effect.