Decentralized Perpetual Exchange Lighter Introduces Its Native Token
Lighter, a decentralized perpetual exchange, has launched its native token, LIT, aiming to bridge traditional finance and DeFi. Learn more about this pivotal development.
DeFi
Uniswap’s Fee Switch Is Live—But Early Data Is Already Tearing Analysts Apart
Uniswap’s fee switch has gone live, but early data is sparking debate among analysts about its effectiveness in capturing value for UNI token holders.
Real-world assets top DEXs to become 5th-largest category in DeFi by TVL
Real-world assets have surpassed decentralized exchanges to become the 5th-largest category in DeFi by TVL, with tokenized Treasurys, private credit, and commodities driving growth.
Uniswap Triggers Deflationary Loop with $600 Million Treasury Contraction
Uniswap Labs burns 100 million UNI tokens worth $600 million, triggering a deflationary loop that could increase the token’s value over time.
Uniswap executes 100M UNI burn after governance approval
Uniswap has burned 100M UNI tokens after governance approval, reducing supply and reinforcing deflationary tokenomics. Learn what this means for UNI and DeFi.
Aave governance vote ends in rejection after community pushback
Aave’s recent governance vote rejection highlights tensions over token value capture, governance power, and DAO effectiveness in managing protocol identity.
Uniswap Governance Approves UNIfication Proposal in Near-Unanimous Vote
Uniswap governance approves UNIfication proposal, marking a major shift in the protocol’s economic model and setting UNI on a more explicitly deflationary path.
This DeFi Yield Token Rallied 200% on Christmas Day, Here’s Why
Discover why Beefy Finance’s BIFI token surged over 200% on Christmas Day, driven by thin supply, momentum trading, and renewed interest in DeFi yield tokens.
Aave Founder Accused of ‘Governance Attack’ After $10M Buy Before Crucial Vote
Aave’s founder is accused of a “governance attack” after purchasing $10 million in AAVE tokens before a crucial governance vote, raising concerns about potential influence and manipulation of the voting process.
How Ondo Finance plans to bring tokenized US stocks to Solana
Ondo Finance plans to launch tokenized US stocks and ETFs on Solana in 2026, using custody-backed assets, onchain transfers, and embedded compliance.