What is DeFi coin?

A DeFi coin is much like a digital version of a fiat coin — it transfers value in the course of a financial transaction. DeFi coins are built on and often named for their unique, native blockchain networks. In spring 2021, Maker, Compound, Uniswap, Aave, Chainlink, and Ankr are among the most popular DeFi coins.

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What is a DeFi platform?

DeFi platforms allow people to lend or borrow funds from others, speculate on price movements on assets using derivatives, trade cryptocurrencies, insure against risks, and earn interest in savings-like accounts . DeFi uses a layered architecture and highly composable building blocks.

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What is the largest DEX?

The largest DEX is Uniswap , which was created on the Ethereum blockchain in 2018 by a former mechanical engineer who had learned to code only after getting laid off by Siemens the previous year. By late 2021, it was processing transactions worth more than $1 billion each day.

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