💧 Aave — one of the DeFi flagships Aave is a decentralized protocol for lending and borrowing cryptocurrencies. It allows users to: 📥 Deposit assets and earn interest (depositors); 💸 Borrow against collateral (borrowers); 🔄 Use flash loans — instant loans without collateral (Aave’s signature feature). Why Aave matters: 🚀 One of the first DeFi protocols (launched in 2017 as ETHLend); 🔒 Strong focus on security (audits, safety module, governance); 🌍 Decentralized governance — AAVE token holders decide the protocol’s future; 🏦 Supports multiple networks (Ethereum, Polygon, Optimism, Arbitrum, and more). Ecosystem highlights: Aave v3 — upgraded version with the Portal feature (cross-chain liquidity transfer) and advanced risk management. GHO — Aave’s own decentralized stablecoin backed by users’ collateral. 📊 Today, Aave remains one of the largest DeFi protocols by TVL (total value locked), competing with Compound and MakerDAO.
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Nous Research: Pioneering the Future of Decentralized Knowledge Sharing on Farcaster Farcaster, the innovative decentralized social media platform, has recently welcomed a groundbreaking project called Nous Research. This initiative aims to revolutionize the way knowledge is shared and consumed within the Farcaster ecosystem and beyond. Nous Research is a decentralized research hub that leverages the power of Farcaster's open and permissionless network to facilitate collaborative knowledge sharing and discovery. By harnessing the collective intelligence of its community, Nous Research seeks to democratize access to information and promote the advancement of various fields of study. At the core of Nous Research lies the belief that knowledge should be freely accessible to all, without barriers or gatekeepers. The project aims to create a decentralized repository of research papers, articles, and other educational resources, all hosted on the Farcaster network.
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🧵 Top 3 Alternative Perp DEXs in 2025 — The New Generation of DeFi Trading 👇 1. Hyperliquid Custom-built L1 blockchain Instant trading with a CEX-like feel Zero gas, zero fees 2. Lighter zk-based Perp DEX with zero trading fees Backed by a16z and Lightspeed Massive potential for future airdrop 3. Backpack Exchange Solana-native exchange from the Mad Lads team CEX-like UX with on-chain proof-of-reserves Potential for future airdrop
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