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Decentralized Finance Insights

Friday. August 16 at 10:30 PM

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Finance Redefined presents your weekly essential decentralized finance insights, highlighting significant developments from the past week. Crypto investors saw a boost in optimism as Pitchbook data showed a 2.5% increase in crypto startup funding to $2.7 billion in Q2 2024, despite a drop in overall investment deals. Tron network outperformed Ethereum in revenue over 90 days, potentially reaching $2 billion by year-end, making it the 'most profitable blockchain.' Vessel, with $10 million in seed funding, aims to enhance DeFi with a layer-3 solution focusing on zero-knowledge technologies. Coinbase submitted a letter to the SEC criticizing proposed exchange definitions. Ethereum hit a milestone with 120 million Ether supply. The majority of the top 100 cryptocurrencies ended the week in the red. Stay tuned for more impactful DeFi updates next week.

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Crypto Millionaire James Fickel Faces $43 Million Loss on Aave

Saturday. September 14 at 9:30 PM

Crypto millionaire James Fickel has incurred losses exceeding $43 million since Jan. 10 due to his debt on Aave, a decentralized lending platform. Fickel, an early Ethereum investor, suffered a loss of over $43.7 million by betting on Ether's price against Bitcoin. Initially borrowing $172 million worth of Wrapped Bitcoin on Jan. 10, Fickel expected Ether to outperform Bitcoin based on his 2024 investments. However, Ether has underperformed, leading to a drop in its price relative to Bitcoin. Fickel's debt on Aave has now reached over $132 million in Wrapped Bitcoin. His strategy of borrowing Bitcoin to buy Ether backfired as Ether's price declined. Fickel, known for investing $400,000 in Ether when it was valued at $0.80, is now facing significant losses. The outflows from US Ether ETFs have also contributed to Ether's price decline, with a cumulative $581 million in negative net outflows recorded since their trading debut on July 23.

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Partnership Between Alchemy and Cross Finance to Revolutionize dApp Development

Saturday. September 14 at 1:00 AM

Alchemy, a prominent web3 development platform, has joined forces with Cross Finance, an innovative DeFi platform, to enhance dApp development on the CrossFi Chain. This collaboration positions Alchemy as a core development partner, facilitating the creation and expansion of dApps on the CrossFi Chain, thereby advancing decentralized finance. The CrossFi Chain serves as a bridge between traditional and DeFi, offering a scalable infrastructure for secure and transparent financial transactions. By leveraging Alchemy's dApp building tools, Cross Finance aims to streamline development processes and empower developers on the CrossFi Chain. This strategic partnership will provide developers with access to Alchemy's advanced API services, enhancing the performance and security of dApps. Both companies are dedicated to fostering innovation within the blockchain ecosystem and empowering developers to create groundbreaking financial solutions on the CrossFi Chain.

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Decentralized Finance Platform Sky Proposes Removing Wrapped Bitcoin as Collateral

Friday. September 13 at 9:30 PM

Sky, a decentralized finance lending and borrowing platform formerly known as Maker, has suggested eliminating Wrapped Bitcoin as collateral within its ecosystem due to concerns about its association with Justin Sun. The team announced plans to offboard Wrapped Bitcoin variants on SparkLend, their decentralized non-custodial liquidity protocol, through a series of steps starting on Sept. 26. Users were advised to close WBTC Legacy Vaults and positions to avoid liquidation. SparkLend currently has $73 million in debt collateralized against WBTC, with legacy vaults holding $127 million in collateralized debts. The decision was influenced by recent changes in WBTC ownership involving Sun or affiliates, raising significant counterparty risks. Alternative strategies for Bitcoin collateral, such as centralized and decentralized tokenized products, were proposed to fill the gap. The move aims to reduce exposure to potential risks associated with Sun-affiliated products and ensure a more secure ecosystem for users.

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Reshaping Energy Distribution with Cryptocurrency Incentives

Friday. September 13 at 4:30 PM

Fuse, a London-based renewable energy startup, is revolutionizing energy generation, distribution, and consumption by offering incentives through mobile apps and decentralized technology. The company's initiative, known as DePIN, leverages blockchain-based technology and tokens to promote renewable electricity. By encouraging local generation and consumption of energy resources like home solar and electric vehicle charging, Fuse aims to optimize efficiency and reduce costs. The Fuse Energy mobile app allows consumers to monitor their energy usage in real-time, promoting transparency and reducing waste. Additionally, the app promotes 'demand response,' where users adjust energy consumption based on renewable energy availability. To incentivize participation, Fuse introduced Project Zero and a utility token on Solana, allowing consumers to earn discounts on energy. Despite regulatory limitations, Fuse secured $12 million in funding to support Project Zero's expansion. The DePIN industry is rapidly growing, with companies like Spacecoin and Akash Network also making strides in decentralized infrastructure projects.

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