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DeFi researcher Ignas has written an article exploring the ten latest developments and innovations in the DeFi field, covering technology upgrades, protocol innovations, ecosystem development, and integration with AI.
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https://www.ignasdefi.com/p/10-key-defi-and-crypto-updates-you
Author:
Ignas | DeFi Research
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Ignas | DeFi Research: Avalanche has launched Avalanche9000, its largest upgrade, which significantly reduces the cost of building L1 blockchains, inspired by Ethereum's EIP-4844. Developers no longer need to validate the mainnet or stake large amounts of AVAX, providing better interoperability and flexibility. NEAR has launched NEAR.ai, an AI assistant that connects Web2 and Web3 services, supporting cross-chain settlement and user agent operations. NEAR has also partnered with Delphi to launch an AI accelerator program, further driving the integration of AI and blockchain. Liquity v2 has introduced user-set interest rates and the decentralized stablecoin BOLD, addressing the shortcomings of traditional DeFi lending models. BOLD is fully backed by ETH and LSTs, without relying on traditional financial assets, reducing centralization risks. Pendle has launched Boros, a new protocol focused on leveraged yield trading. It allows funding rates (such as the borrowing cost of leveraged perpetual positions) to be hedged or speculated on, a key innovation in the yield trading space. Zircuit is an emerging L2 network focused on security and efficiency, launching Gud AI to provide native AI tools for multi-chain developers. It has introduced Sequencer-Level Security to proactively identify potential threats, attracting over $2 billion in TVL. Starknet has launched staking functionality for its native token STRK and significantly reduced deployment and verification costs. By advancing trustless Bitcoin bridges and efficient updates, Starknet is providing more possibilities for decentralized application development. Mode has launched the veMODE governance model and the AIFi ecosystem, combining AI and blockchain to simplify user interactions. Mode has also launched an AI Agent App Store, providing AI-driven task execution and yield optimization tools for DeFi. Polkadot's 2.0 version has reduced the running costs of parachains and enabled cross-chain connectivity through Hyperbridge, further increasing ecosystem activity and DOT demand, while also driving the development of DeFi applications like Hydration. dYdX has introduced new features, such as instant market creation and MegaVault, providing users with a more flexible trading experience. MegaVault offers passive income opportunities and further attracts users through its referral program. Aptos has seen a 19-fold increase in TVL and has partnered with Tether and Circle, becoming one of the fastest-growing Move-based blockchains. The ecosystem's DEXes and lending protocols have also made significant progress, driving user growth and trading volume.
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