Solana is a super-fast, highly secure censorship-resistant blockchain. It aims to provide developers with the infrastructure which will power the next generation of blockchain DApps and secure wider crypto adoption. Introduction In an increasingly competitive space in which developers have their pick of a number of chains, Solana is aiming to set itself apart with[Read more…]
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The most significant adoption will be mainstream businesses using smart contracts for daily use. Imagine going to the car dealership with no wallet, no paper bills, and only your mobile device to sign agreements using smart contracts. Abstract Following closely in the success and widespread adoption of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency are smart contracts’. [Read more…]
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Impermanent loss (IL) is a loss of funds that a user will incur when they provide liquidity on Automated Market Making (AMM) exchanges. AMM’s utilize an algorithm and game theory to generate liquidity, in turn, creating IL through the arbitrage opportunities presented. AMMs, DEXS and Impermanent Loss As Decentralized Finance (De-Fi) has experienced a[Read more…]
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Solana and Serum recently partnered to hold the first-ever DeFi Hackathon. This event was held to further bootstrap the growth of the Solana ecosystem with over 100 participating projects. Solana X Serum Hackathon This event bolstered tons of attention with over 3,000 builders and submissions from over 100+ projects. The hackathon maintained support from[Read more…]
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Yield farming refers to a blockchain protocol that incentives users with some holding of crypto assets to ‘lock-up’ those holdings with a custodian(the protocol). Introduction The concept of Yield Farming surely creates an imagination of agricultural activity to any mind new to cryptocurrency and the blockchain space. While yield farming may sound a bit obscure,[Read more…]
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Decentralized exchanges (DEX) leverage block-chain technology; instead of relying on a centralized entity, a network of computers is used to complete and verify transactions. Exchanges Exchanges have been utilized since the inception of cryptocurrencies to facilitate transactions. Exchanges play a role similar to modern-day brokers, matching buyers and sellers user order books. These are[Read more…]
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Serum’s goal is to develop an infrastructure that propels DeFi into everyday industrys. The launch of the protocol on the Solana mainnet has displayed the true power of the protocol and its on-chain orderbook. Introduction Decentralized Finance (DeFi) has displayed the power of finance when handled in a decentralized and permissionless way. This sector of[Read more…]
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Solana achieves scalability, security, and decentralization, unlike no other blockchain. Solana has already launched on the main net and the ecosystem is rapidly developing Introduction Solana is one of the most powerful layer-1 blockchains with smart contract capabilities. They aim to implement a blockchain that solves the biggest issues seen currently–-scalability, security, and decentralization.[Read more…]
