The Solana ecosystem truly is a breeding ground of innovation, rapidly bringing new platforms and utility to life. Two major players in this space, Raydium and Pump.fun, present two very different approaches to decentralized finance (DeFi). Raydium is one of the most popular AMM and orderbook-based DEXs. Pump.fun is designed...

While we’re in crazy town, the meme coin frenzy is definitely releasing powers that no one predicted. We are all eagerly watching the Pump.fun charts, as millions in crypto fortunes get made and lost within the span of 10 minutes. In turn, Raydium, the once big swinging Solana DEX, now...

Crypto prediction markets have been all the rage, providing a new tool to casino-ize speculators about future events. They combine the excitement of gambling with the transparency and decentralization that blockchain technology provides. Are they really a smart investment strategy, or simply another type of speculative betting? Li Wei, a...

These crypto prediction markets are quickly becoming popular, as users can make bets on the outcomes of events using cryptocurrency. These platforms are using blockchain technology and stablecoins to increase transparency and decrease volatility. Principal players are beginning to take shape in this dynamic space. Polymarket, Drift, Polkamarkets, and Zeitgeist...

Amina is a lively 16-year-old girl living in rural Kenya. She is intent on winning that small competitive loan so she can expand her fledgling textile manufacturing operation. Conventional banks are asking for collateral she lacks and loan interest rates that would sink her before she even gets off the...

Not too long ago, I had a wonderful discussion with my friend, Mark. He had become enmeshed in some DeFi project offering incredible APYs that defied reality. Blinded by the allure of high returns, he threw a hefty share of his portfolio into a liquidity pool. A week later, he...

Liquidity pools have become the backbone of decentralized finance (DeFi), transforming the way we trade and manage cryptocurrencies. These pools allow for efficient and instantaneous token swaps and offer yield earning opportunities and non-custodial staking. Liquidity providers (LPs) are the unsung heroes of the system, but the stars are the...

Liquidity pools lie at the core of decentralized finance (DeFi). They power decentralized exchanges (DEXs) and allow users to trade cryptocurrencies directly, without the need for intermediaries. Traders entering the DeFi world need to be aware of how these liquidity pools work. It’s important to understand the risks they pose...

The landscape of decentralized finance (DeFi) is dynamic and volatile, with crypto funding rates by no means immune to these pressures. These rates serve as an indicator for the cost of maintaining a position in a perpetual futures contract. They can be highly volatile, making it difficult for both market...

Boros is revolutionizing decentralized finance (DeFi). It allows users to trade betas across curve segments, interest rate differentials between fixed and floating yield streams. Launched by Pendle Finance, Boros is designed to help traders navigate volatility and macroeconomic uncertainty in 2025 through innovative tools. The platform allows its users to...