Research & Analysis

Insights

Technical deep-dives on protocol engineering, security patterns, and the mechanics of decentralized systems.

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The 80/20 liquidity pool model: Balancing governance and liquidity

Governance tokenomics has always been a challenge, and even the major protocols are still wrestling with it. Struggling to effectively balance incentives, liqui

BalancerDefiDexGovernance
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LVR: Cost of liquidity

In DeFi, automated market makers (AMMs) are where traders and liquidity providers (LPs) meet, but understanding the true cost of providing liquidity is complex.

Impermanent LossLvr
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Building a Balancer hook: Part 2 - LoyaltyHook

In Part 1 of this series, we explored the concept of hooks within the Balancer protocol, looked at its architecture, and discussed the possibilities they open u

BalancerDefiDexHooks
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Building a Balancer hook: Part 1

In DeFi, flexibility is the key to staying ahead. Hooks are one of the powerful tools that allow developers to extend and customize the behavior of smart contra

BalancerDefiDexHook
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Understanding DeFi hooks

As we approach Q4 2024, the DeFi is buzzing with anticipation for major upgrades to some of the leading protocols. Among the most exciting developments is the i

BalancerDefiHooksUniswap
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DEX liquidity pool monitoring: pulse of the market

In DeFi, monitoring the health and stability of assets is crucial for investors and analysts. One of the key indicators of asset health is its liquidity - the e

DefiFintechLpStablecoin
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Increase investment security: Introducing SmartProxyMonitor

We are pleased to announce the successful completion of a project for SmartProxyMonitor, a pioneering tool designed to monitor smart contracts using proxy patte

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Multi-Token purchase application on Base

We are pleased to announce the successful completion of a project for Batch ([https://batchinvest.com](https://batchinvest.com/)), a platform that enables users

BaseDefi
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Flash loans: A double-edged sword

Flash loans have become a well-established concept in the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem, despite their seemingly counterintuitive nature. They revoluti

Security
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Permissioned vs permissionless blockchains

In the world of blockchain technology, a distinction arises between two core types: permissionless and permissioned networks. As we look closer, it's crucial to

Enterprise
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Real USD overview

Real USD (USDR) has recently faced a depegging event, currently valued at $0.55. The team attributes this to a panicked redemption of DAI in collateral, assurin

EthereumStablecoin
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MEV Bots: Ethereum's invisible predators

Ethereum, the world's second-largest blockchain by market capitalization, has been at the forefront of the decentralized finance (DeFi) 🚀 revolution. However,

EthereumMempoolMev
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Understanding MiCA: A deep dive into the EU's stablecoin regulatory framework

In the dynamic realm of crypto-assets, staying abreast of regulatory changes is not just beneficial—it's essential. As part of our ongoing series on global stab

BlockchainEuRegulationStablecoin
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PayPal USD stablecoin explained

PayPal is taking a giant leap into the world of digital currency with the launch of PayPal USD (PYUSD), a U.S. dollar-denominated stablecoin! 💵

PyusdSolidity
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Blockchain protocol owners and managers - a high-stakes target

As the world gravitates toward an era of digital currencies, the threat landscape is simultaneously growing in complexity and sophistication. One of the recent

BlockchainSecurity
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Countdown Begins: Only Two Days Left Until Hong Kong Opens Doors to Crypto!

Hong Kong is all set to make a splash in the world of crypto! In just two days, the city's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is launching new crypto regul

Blockchain
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The Swaprum rugpull: A $3M crypto security meltdown you can't afford to ignore.

In a turn of events that has shaken the crypto world, Swaprum, a blockchain project that boasted strong security, was hit by a rug pull. This breach led to a lo

RugpullSmart ContractSwaprum
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Decoding the LUNA crash: The early warnings from DEX liquidity pools

The financial earthquake that sent shockwaves through the crypto universe in 2022 was instigated by the sudden collapse of Terra Luna. Both its digital currenci

DefiLunaStablecoinTerra
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The engine behind decentralized exchanges: A closer look at AMMs and liquidity pools

Cryptocurrencies can be traded on two types of exchanges: centralized exchanges (CEX) and decentralized exchanges (DEX).

AmmDefiDex
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Exploring FRAX: The hybrid stablecoin revolutionizing DeFi

As the stablecoin market continues to evolve, FRAX has emerged as a promising solution to address the challenges faced by traditional stablecoins. Let's explore

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Diving Deep into TrueUSD: A Transparent and trustworthy stablecoin rising amid the stablecoin crisis

In the wake of the recent stablecoin crisis, one token that has managed to earn trust and significantly grow its market cap is TrueUSD (TUSD). As the world cont

BlockchainEthereumStablecoin
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Decoding the Liquity Protocol: A comprehensive guide to decentralized borrowing and stablecoin stability

In light of the recent stablecoin crisis, the Liquity protocol and its associated stablecoin, LUSD, have captured the attention of many within the cryptocurrenc

EthereumStablecoin
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Silent threat to digital assets

"Not your keys, not your coins" is not always applicable when it comes to smart contracts.

BlockchainSolidityWeb
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Q1 2023 Stablecoin Market Overview

The first quarter of 2023 has been an eventful period for the stablecoin market, with significant changes in liquidity pool dynamics and market shares. We will

BlockchainEthereumStablecoin
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Recent banking turmoil and stablecoin market update

Over the past 90 days, the industry has experienced significant upheaval due to a series of dramatic events:

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