S&P launches DeFi vault risk scale as deposits reach $10 billion
Blockchain transactions are visible, but the risks behind a vault’s investment strategy can be harder to judge. S&P’s new service aims to narrow that information gap.
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Aave proposes a foundation for its brand, leaving power with tokenholders
Aave’s community governs the protocol without controlling all of the legal assets around it. A proposed independent foundation would address that gap, with no board seat or appointment rights for Aave Labs.
Lido review: stETH, staking fees and ETH withdrawals
Easy entry does not guarantee a quick exit. We inspect Lido’s public screens and calculate how transaction costs can change the decision for a small ETH position.
Two Safe wallets lose 114 ETH as Aave clarifies exposure
The attacker repaid debt to release collateral before taking the remaining funds. Researchers traced the flaw to authorization checks in an external module built on top of Aave.
Quote.Trade launches V6 with private orders across 1,500 markets
Quote.Trade’s latest release focuses on keeping trading strategies private while showing the full execution price upfront. Visible on-chain collateral does not mean that matching and risk management also take place on-chain.
Aave opens Ethereum deposits in its mobile app for USDC and USDT
Ethereum holders have a new route into Aave App. The stablecoin deposit update comes with an access code for waitlisted users, but does not amount to a general release across all platforms.
How to swap tokens on a DEX: from quote to receipt
A quoted amount is only part of a swap. An actual Uniswap screen and a worked cost comparison show what to check before signing and how to confirm what arrived.
Stablecoin depeg analysis: how collateral stress reaches DeFi lending
A stablecoin returning to $1 does not necessarily reverse a lending loss. Dated USDC records and reproducible stress calculations show where temporary price changes can become lasting shortfalls.
How to provide liquidity: pools, fees and withdrawing
Explore pool selection, price ranges and withdrawal through a documented Uniswap v3 example. A worked comparison separates fee income from performance against holding the original tokens.
AlphaFi winds down on Sui: new loans halted, withdrawals open
AlphaFi is winding down on Sui after an oracle configuration issue. New deposits and borrowing have stopped, while existing users can still withdraw their assets.
Aave adds 7 tokenized stocks as USDC collateral on Base
Tokenized shares including Apple and Nvidia have become borrowing collateral on Aave. The credit market runs around the clock, but its stock-price feeds operate on a more limited schedule.
Lido analysis: how does staking growth reach LDO?
This Lido analysis uses the H1 2026 report to examine the path from staked ETH to fee revenue and LDO rights. Shared-pool economics and a tokenholder’s claim are evaluated separately.
Liquid or solo staking? Compare exits, costs and risks
Comparing liquid staking with solo staking on Ethereum starts with control and the route back to ETH. Reward rates need to be read alongside expenses, queues and executable token prices.
PancakeSwap review: swap screens and decision limits
We inspected PancakeSwap’s swap screens without connecting a wallet on September 27, 2026. Network and token selection and expanded quote details were accessible; execution, signing and security testing remain outside the review.
How to use DeFi: a beginner decision map
Your first DeFi decision is what you want your assets to do. Swapping, supplying a lending pool and providing liquidity create different obligations; choosing a route means budgeting for the way out as well as the way in.
Aave review: what do supply, borrow and risk screens show?
We inspected Aave V3 Core without connecting a wallet. Real USDC reserve screens separate rates, liquidity and collateral limits, with clear boundaries around what was not tested.
How to monitor collateral and liquidation risk in DeFi
Collateral prices are only part of DeFi borrowing risk. Work through changes in debt, repayment choices and the limits of alerts with explicit numerical assumptions.
Aave analysis: how does lending demand reach AAVE?
Does more lending leave more value for AAVE? We separate borrowing demand, protocol income and token value capture, using worked scenarios and dated governance evidence.
Uniswap analysis: UNI burns, trading volume and future scenarios
A strong UNI thesis needs more than a busy exchange protocol. Fee allocation, recurring burns and the economics of supplying liquidity belong in the same assessment. This analysis examines when growth might translate into token value and what could interrupt that connection.
Uniswap review: the swap interface, fees and practical limits
Picking two tokens is easy; understanding the quote takes more attention. We inspected the Uniswap web app through real screens, separating the decisions it simplifies from those it leaves to the user.