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Decentralized Finance Protocol YieldNest Launches ynLSDe Liquid Staking Derivative

Thursday. August 22 at 2:30 AM

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YieldNest, a DeFi protocol, is introducing a new liquid staking derivative called ynLSDe to capture restaking yield from EigenLayer. This token will enable Ether holders staked with Lido, FRAX, Origin Protocol, or Mantle to earn additional yield through restaking. Restaking involves using already staked Ether to secure other protocols simultaneously, enhancing rewards. EigenLayer, a restaking protocol on Ethereum, has locked around $12 billion in TVL since 2023. Liquid restaking protocols like Ether.fi and Puffer Finance hold an additional $11 billion in TVL. ynLSDe is obtained by depositing stETH, sfrxETH, mETH, or OETH into YieldNest's restaking pool. It acts as a tradable token representing the underlying yield-generating restaked token. While providing liquidity, LSDs also come with amplified risks. YieldNest aggregates various yield sources for users, including EigenLayer Points, YieldNest Seeds, AVS yields, and Airdrops.

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Crypto Venture Capital Investment Trends in 2024

Wednesday. December 25 at 11:00 AM

In 2024, there were 1,530 publicly disclosed crypto venture capitalist (VC) investment rounds, marking a 25.1% increase from the previous year. Total fundraising reached $10.04 billion, up by 7.59% from 2023. The first half of the year saw the strongest fundraising activity, with a subsequent decline until a reversal post-Trump's re-election. While investment rounds over $20 million decreased, those between $1 and $20 million saw an increase. Blockchain infrastructure remained the top VC recipient, with DeFi funding doubling and CeFi dropping. Notable investments included Stripe's $1.1 billion acquisition of Bridge and Australian miner Iris Energy receiving $413 million. Avalanche also secured substantial VC funds. Overall, 2024 witnessed bullish crypto investment trends, driven by institutional adoption and individual optimism.

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Investing in ETFSwap (ETFS) for Potential 70,000% Profit

Wednesday. December 25 at 6:00 AM

The Cardano price has made progress since the beginning of the bull market, but its slow climb back to its previous all-time high of $3.10 is causing a lack of confidence among investors. While Cardano still shows promise, smart investors are turning to low-cap gems with high growth potential. One such standout is ETFSwap (ETFS), an ETF trading network that has gained attention for its impressive price performance and projected 70,000% price rally. ETFSwap offers innovative features like decentralized trading, AI-powered tools for tracking ETF prices, and high levels of security and trust. Investors can benefit from perks like high APR yields, trading power, and liquidity options. Market analysts predict a significant rally for ETFSwap's token, making it a lucrative investment opportunity. Despite Cardano's potential growth, investing in ETFSwap (ETFS) could offer substantial returns for early adopters.

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DeFi Heavyweights Aave and Lido Surpass $70 Billion in Net Deposits

Wednesday. December 25 at 4:00 AM

In December, Aave and Lido, prominent DeFi platforms, exceeded $70 billion in net deposits for the first time. Aave leads with $34.3 billion, slightly ahead of Lido. Together, they hold $67.42 billion, representing 45.5% of the total $148 billion allocated to the top 20 decentralized applications. Lido leads in total value locked (TVL) with $33.8 billion, while Aave follows with $20.6 billion. Both platforms are among the top revenue generators in DeFi, with Aave's revenue growing by 27.5% to $12.5 million in the last 30 days. Lido recorded $9.6 million in monthly revenue. The DeFi sector has seen significant growth, with TVL reaching $185 billion and hitting a peak of $212 billion in December. Decentralized exchanges also experienced record trading volumes, and the lending market saw active loans peak at nearly $21 billion. This growth indicates a rising comfort level among users in utilizing on-chain financial resources.

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Enhancing Financial Security in DeFi and CeFi

Wednesday. December 25 at 2:00 AM

In 2024, data revealed a 40% decrease in poor financial conditions in decentralized finance (DeFi) compared to the previous year, attributed to improved collapse protection and complex cryptographic formulas. Conversely, centralized finance (CeFi) saw a rise in breaches, with $694 million reported missing. DeFi protocols reported a decrease in losses from $787 million in 2023 to $474 million in 2024, thanks to advancements in technologies like MPC and specific ZKPs. Concerns over bridge-related exploits persisted, with faulty permission and access management contributing to 44% of DeFi frauds. CeFi projects experienced double the number of hacks in 2024, totaling $694 million, highlighting operational security weaknesses. Industry experts emphasize the need for enhanced key management and security measures to combat cyber threats, as demonstrated by incidents like the $55 million cyberattack on Radiant Capital. The evolving landscape of DeFi and CeFi underscores the importance of prioritizing security measures to safeguard assets across platforms.

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