Pujeet Manot·Nov 23, 2022What is an Interest Rate Swap?This article was written by Tomas Di Mauro under the Tempus Grants Programme. Let’s see why this mechanism is so used and how it helps manage credit risk. Why is it essential in DeFi? An interest rate swap (IRS) is the exchange of fixed-rate interest flows for variable-rate interest flows…Blockchain4 min readBlockchain4 min read
Pujeet Manot·Sep 23, 2022Everything you need to know about liquidations in DeFiDeFi money markets are the building blocks of any blockchain. Crypto holders earn interest on their tokens by depositing them on platforms like Aave, Compound, or Nostra while traders can borrow such tokens at a cost determined by their supply and demand. Loans offered on money markets are overcollateralized. This…Defi8 min readDefi8 min read
Pujeet Manot·Sep 5, 2022Tempus Takes #11Can a free floating DAI keep Maker afloat? — MakerDAO co-founder Rune Christensen recently laid down a proposal highlighting the need to free float DAI to ensure DAI’s continued existence. This comes amidst the continued Tornado Cash sanctions that were announced on 8 August 2022, which also resulted in many companies like Circle blacklisting all USDC in the Tornado…Makerdao4 min readMakerdao4 min read
Pujeet Manot·Aug 22, 2022Tempus Takes #10On the Verge of the Merge — After many years of use of the proof of work (PoW) consensus mechanism, the Ethereum Foundation has decided to move to the proof of stake (PoS) mechanism. PoS is more secure, less energy-intensive, and better for implementing new scaling solutions. The first step to implement PoS was through the launch…Ethereum3 min readEthereum3 min read
Pujeet Manot·Aug 18, 2022Introduction to Lending and Borrowing in DeFiLending and borrowing is a core aspect of the financial system. Most people interact with loans at some point in their lives. Loans in the form of student loans, mortgages on houses and credit card loans are common. In essence, people with excess capital act as lenders and provide the…Defi4 min readDefi4 min read
Josh Kelly·Aug 12, 2022What is Zero-Knowledge (ZK)?Part 2: ZK-Rollups & ZK-VMs — This article was written by George, Tempus’ Head of Research. In Part 1, we talked about the basics of Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP), and used some examples to illustrate the concept. Now let’s talk about ZK-Rollups in Ethereum. Rollups: ZK-Rollups are used extensively in Ethereum L2 as a scaling solution. They…4 min read4 min read
Josh Kelly·Jul 29, 2022What is Zero-Knowledge (ZK)?Part 1: Zero-Knowledge Proofs — This article was written by George, Tempus’ Head of Research. If you have been around crypto long enough, you should by now have seen the word ZK plenty of times. But what really is it? Let us demystify it for you today. ZKP — Zero Knowledge Proof The most common…4 min read4 min read
Josh Kelly·Jul 28, 2022Tempus EthCC RecapLive action at Café Saint-Victor, the Vitalik Cocktail and more — EthCC The main event of EthCC took place at Maison de la Mutualité and included several exciting talks from protocols and leaders in the DeFi space. Our co-founder and CTO, Đorđe Mijović, presented on the topic: “BUIDLing DeFi from POV of compiler core dev”. Live action at Café Saint-Victor …3 min read3 min read
Pujeet Manot·Jul 18, 2022Tempus is at EthCCGrab a coffee on Tempus — Bonjour Paris! 🇫🇷 As we enter a degen action-filled week at EthCC, let’s walk through what we have in store for attendees! 🤩 Tempus Partners with Café St Victor 🤝 Not everyone has a ticket to EthCC but that should not deprive anyone of meeting builders, creators and connectors in the DeFi space. Enjoy your free coffee…Paris3 min readParis3 min read
Pujeet Manot·Jul 12, 2022Presenting the Tempus RebrandShaping the Future of DeFi — GM World! We’re excited to announce the rebrand of Tempus as we move beyond fixed income and expand into multiple product lines. Check out our new website here. In this post, you’ll find the reasons behind the rebranding, our vision for the community, our new roadmap, and the new role…Branding5 min readBranding5 min read
