# Defi

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**Published on:** 2024-05-09
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DeFi, short for Decentralized Finance, is an emerging financial technology that operates on blockchain networks like Ethereum**1**. DeFi aims to provide financial services without the need for traditional intermediaries such as banks or brokerages, allowing for peer-to-peer transactions**1**. It leverages blockchain technology to enable activities like lending, borrowing, trading, and asset management through smart contracts on decentralized platforms**1**. DeFi promotes transparency, accessibility, and lower fees compared to traditional financial systems, offering users more control over their assets**1**. DeFi staking is a common practice within the DeFi ecosystem where users lock their digital assets in smart contracts to support blockchain networks and earn rewards in return**2**. Footnotes Investopedia - Decentralized Finance (DeFi) RedSwitches - What Is DeFi Staking, Its Types, And DeFi Staking Platforms

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