Sebastian SzaparyTokenization: Wrapped BitcoinThe WBTC application takes the representing off-chain assets approach to tokenization, specifically for BTC. Wrapped bitcoin allows BTC to…Feb 1, 2023Feb 1, 2023
Sebastian SzaparyTokenization: Set ProtocolTokenization refers to the process of taking some asset or bundle of assets, either on or off-chain and;Jan 30, 2023Jan 30, 2023
Sebastian SzaparyThe Mechanics of SynthetixMany traditional derivative products have a decentralized counterpart. DeFi however allows new types of derivatives because of smart…Jan 30, 2023Jan 30, 2023
Sebastian SzaparyDerivatives: The Mechanics of dYdXDYDX is a protocol specialising in margin trading and derivatives. DYDX has a spot DEX that allows investors to exchange these assets…Jan 30, 2023Jan 30, 2023
Sebastian SzaparyThe Mechanics of BalancerBalancer is a DEX with an AMM and is similar to Uniswap. Up to 8 assets (ERC-20) can be supported in a single liquidity pool. Assets can be…Jan 24, 2023Jan 24, 2023
Sebastian SzaparyThe Credit and Lending Mechanics of AaveAave launched in 2017, it operates a similar lending protocol to Compound. The Aave lending and variable borrowing rates are more…Dec 19, 2022Dec 19, 2022
Sebastian SzaparyCompound — Credit and Lending Mechanics Part 1: Supply and Borrow RatesIntroduction and Supply and Borrow RatesDec 15, 2022Dec 15, 2022
Sebastian SzaparyMakerDAO Mechanics: Credit and Lending ExplainedMakerDAO Mechanics: Credit and Lending ExplainedDec 13, 2022Dec 13, 2022
Sebastian SzaparyAAVE: the king of the DeFi blue chips?Decentralised finance protocols and stablecoins are fast becoming target numero uno for regulators worldwide. If the recent CeFi meltdown…Jul 22, 2022Jul 22, 2022