Understanding DeFi Lending
Lending stands out as one of the pinnacle applications of blockchain and crypto. But it's not just a claim... It's also the 2nd biggest DeFi narrative in terms of Total Value Locked (TVL)!Let’s break down this concept ELI5. (Explain Like I’m 5) We’ll cover:Lending in TradFi vs DeFiHow DeFi Lending Platforms WorkKey Elements to MonitorCase Study7 Risks to Consider4 Core BenefitsLet’s goo.1. Lending in TradFi vs DeFiPicture this:🌐 Traditional Finance (TradFi): Want a loan? Prepare fo...
Understanding Liquid Staking
Liquid staking is the biggest DeFi narrative in terms of TVL.Let’s break down this concept from its root ELI5. (Explain Like I’m 5) We’ll cover:Understanding Blockchain TransactionsThe Dinner Party AnalogyThe Liquid Staking EraStaking vs Liquid StakingRisks Associated w/ Liquid StakingLet’s goo.1. Understanding Blockchain transactionsBefore introducing the notion of staking, we need to come back to the basics first. How a transaction operates on the blockchain. It’s actually pretty simple:Con...
The Intent-Centric Narrative
Ethereum will fail. Smart contract is a POISON. We CANNOT trust the code!! (⚠️ Controversial Opinion) Yes, Ethereum changed the game with smart contracts. But this automation is a double-edged sword. 👉 The Problem with Smart Contracts They execute exactly as programmed - no more, no less. It's like a car on autopilot, strictly following the road, unable to adapt to the unexpected or understand the driver's real needs. Some autonomous cars already killed pedestrians. We don’t want i...
Understanding DeFi Lending
Lending stands out as one of the pinnacle applications of blockchain and crypto. But it's not just a claim... It's also the 2nd biggest DeFi narrative in terms of Total Value Locked (TVL)!Let’s break down this concept ELI5. (Explain Like I’m 5) We’ll cover:Lending in TradFi vs DeFiHow DeFi Lending Platforms WorkKey Elements to MonitorCase Study7 Risks to Consider4 Core BenefitsLet’s goo.1. Lending in TradFi vs DeFiPicture this:🌐 Traditional Finance (TradFi): Want a loan? Prepare fo...
Understanding Liquid Staking
Liquid staking is the biggest DeFi narrative in terms of TVL.Let’s break down this concept from its root ELI5. (Explain Like I’m 5) We’ll cover:Understanding Blockchain TransactionsThe Dinner Party AnalogyThe Liquid Staking EraStaking vs Liquid StakingRisks Associated w/ Liquid StakingLet’s goo.1. Understanding Blockchain transactionsBefore introducing the notion of staking, we need to come back to the basics first. How a transaction operates on the blockchain. It’s actually pretty simple:Con...
The Intent-Centric Narrative
Ethereum will fail. Smart contract is a POISON. We CANNOT trust the code!! (⚠️ Controversial Opinion) Yes, Ethereum changed the game with smart contracts. But this automation is a double-edged sword. 👉 The Problem with Smart Contracts They execute exactly as programmed - no more, no less. It's like a car on autopilot, strictly following the road, unable to adapt to the unexpected or understand the driver's real needs. Some autonomous cars already killed pedestrians. We don’t want i...
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This new narrative taps into a $45B market.
In this article, we’ll cover how you can benefit from it before the masses.
From Staking to Liquid Staking
Entering The Restaking Era
Liquid Restaking & Opportunities
From Staking to Liquid Staking
In our Liquid staking article, we covered the basics of blockchain transaction (tx).
In a nutshell, to confirm tx on the blockchain, validators need to find an agreement method that will benefit all.
This is called the Consensus.
2 most popular ones are PoW (Proof-of-Work) & PoS (Proof-of-Stake).
We’ll focus on Ethereum PoS.
Ethereum Staking has few challenges :
❌ High entry barrier (32 ETH, roughly $50k rn)
This new narrative taps into a $45B market.
In this article, we’ll cover how you can benefit from it before the masses.
From Staking to Liquid Staking
Entering The Restaking Era
Liquid Restaking & Opportunities
From Staking to Liquid Staking
In our Liquid staking article, we covered the basics of blockchain transaction (tx).
In a nutshell, to confirm tx on the blockchain, validators need to find an agreement method that will benefit all.
This is called the Consensus.
2 most popular ones are PoW (Proof-of-Work) & PoS (Proof-of-Stake).
We’ll focus on Ethereum PoS.
Ethereum Staking has few challenges :
❌ High entry barrier (32 ETH, roughly $50k rn)
❌Not easy to set up
Liquid Staking (LS) emerged as a solution to counter them.
LS protocols pool together ETH from multiple investors to become ETH validator.
They redistribute rewards with all investors & give them a Liquid Staking Token (LST) (e.g. stETH for Lido) representing their staking position & reusable in other DeFi platforms to generate additional yield .
Most population LS platforms at the time of writing this article:
Entering The Restaking Era
EigenLayer (EL) recently introduced a new narrative: Restaking
EL is a protocol using liquid staked eth to secure other DeFi protocols.
On EL, investors can deposit their LSTs to generate additional yield from them.
EL also offer native restaking.
But there’s a problem with restaking...
Restaked LSTs become illiquid.
Liquid Restaking & Opportunities
As history always repeats himself, Liquid Restaking (LR) is emerging as a solution to turn restaked LSTs into LRTs (Liquid Restaking Tokens).
LR protocols pool together LSTs of investors to restake them on EL.
They redistribute rewards with investors & give them a LRT representing their restaking position. This LRT is reusable in other DeFi platforms to generate additional yield.
Current hottest projects to follow in the LRT Ecosystem
(some protocols are still in testnet 👀)
We highly recommend you to do your own research and apply due diligence before using any of them.
As this narrative is relatively new, these protocols may not have the highest level of security.
❌Not easy to set up
Liquid Staking (LS) emerged as a solution to counter them.
LS protocols pool together ETH from multiple investors to become ETH validator.
They redistribute rewards with all investors & give them a Liquid Staking Token (LST) (e.g. stETH for Lido) representing their staking position & reusable in other DeFi platforms to generate additional yield .
Most population LS platforms at the time of writing this article:
Entering The Restaking Era
EigenLayer (EL) recently introduced a new narrative: Restaking
EL is a protocol using liquid staked eth to secure other DeFi protocols.
On EL, investors can deposit their LSTs to generate additional yield from them.
EL also offer native restaking.
But there’s a problem with restaking...
Restaked LSTs become illiquid.
Liquid Restaking & Opportunities
As history always repeats himself, Liquid Restaking (LR) is emerging as a solution to turn restaked LSTs into LRTs (Liquid Restaking Tokens).
LR protocols pool together LSTs of investors to restake them on EL.
They redistribute rewards with investors & give them a LRT representing their restaking position. This LRT is reusable in other DeFi platforms to generate additional yield.
Current hottest projects to follow in the LRT Ecosystem
(some protocols are still in testnet 👀)
We highly recommend you to do your own research and apply due diligence before using any of them.
As this narrative is relatively new, these protocols may not have the highest level of security.
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