DeFi

As DeFi, NFTs, GameFi, and other sectors evolve, on-chain data analysis becomes increasingly crucial for Web3 users. This article introduces analytical tools such as Etherscan, Dune, The Block, Nansen, Coingecko, and their respective use cases.

Venus protocol is a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform on the Binance Smart Chain, allowing users to borrow, lend, and earn interest on crypto.

SelfKey is a blockchain-based self-sovereign identity platform that enables users to securely own and protect their data away from the reach of third-party interference. It is a valuable tool for individuals and businesses alike.

Trias is a decentralized infrastructure aimed at providing trustworthy and reliable cloud computing. Its three-layered architecture (Leviatom, Prometh, and MagCarta) enables it to serve as a foundational Layer-1 for public blockchains like Ethereum.

Metis Andromeda is a Layer-2 solution developed by Metis DAC for the Ethereum blockchain, providing fast, cost-effective transactions through a Smart L2 upgrade while maintaining Ethereum's security. Metis emphasizes decentralized collaboration and enhanced scalability for blockchain applications.

ArbDoge.AI (AIDOGE) is not a regular crypto project but an experiment on the Arbitrum network created by a group of AI "organisms" whose aim is to revolutionize the Arbitrum ecosystem by creating a series of products using AI and web3 (blockchain) technology.

Milady (LADYS) has joined the ranks of meme coins that have gained wide popularity from the influence (or endorsement) of Elon Musk. Milady is a self-organized meme coin without affiliation to the Milady Maker NFT collection.

Goldfinch is an RWA project that offers crypto users stable and high returns from real-world loans. This article delves into the mechanics, demand, Tokenomics, and other key elements of Goldfinch as a decentralized player in the private lending market.

As a standout project within the Pendel ecosystem, Penpie garners attention as a prominent yield aggregator in the LSD sector. Around 24% of PENDLE is staked on this platform. A subsidiary endeavor tailored for Pendel by Magpie, Penpie's launch may have lagged behind its competitors, but its TVL and price performance are noteworthy, warranting significant research interest.

Vesta Finance is one of the first projects incubated by the OlympusDAO community. It's a native over-collateralized stablecoin protocol built on the Arbitrum ecosystem. The over-collateralized stablecoin VST is the core product. Users can deposit supported collateral into the system and mint VST at a certain over-collateralization ratio. VST is an ERC-20 token designed through contract design to be pegged 1:1 with the US dollar.

Bloktopia is a tokenized and decentralized metaverse that stretches the boundaries of our minds by creating an all-inclusive virtual realm that entertains, educates, and enables users to earn while at it.

Tenset (10SET) is a project revolutionizing traditional and crypto markets, bringing its deflationary model, unique features, and potential for widespread adoption.

Radiant Capital (RDNT) is a cross-chain lending protocol on Arbitrum and BNB Chain, offering asset earning, borrowing, and staking for a seamless DeFi experience.

Maple has introduced a cash management product anchored by U.S. Treasury bonds and has unveiled an upgraded V2 iteration. By examining Maple's mechanisms, products, and tokenomics, this article will explore how the crypto world can integrate with real-world assets (RWA)

Notional Finance is a fixed-rate lending protocol built on Ethereum. It integrates the Compound protocol, drawing inspiration from the traditional financial model of zero-coupon bonds. The introduction of the fCash token represents claims to future positive or negative cash flows at specific times. The overall product design is commendable. Currently, the team is diligently working on updates and iterations, aiming to expand the product features, enhance the user experience, and eagerly anticipating the launch of the v3 version.