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Decentralized Finance Applications

Definition

Decentralized Finance applications, or DeFi, are financial services built on blockchain technology without central intermediaries. These applications leverage smart contracts to automate agreements and transactions, offering services such as lending, borrowing, and trading directly between users. DeFi aims to replicate traditional financial systems with enhanced transparency, accessibility, and resistance to censorship. The protocols operate on public blockchains, allowing for open participation and programmable financial operations.