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Decentralized Finance Primitive

Definition

A decentralized finance primitive is a fundamental, self-executing building component within the DeFi ecosystem, often implemented as a smart contract. These basic elements, such as lending protocols, automated market makers, or stablecoin mechanisms, can be combined to construct more complex financial applications. They represent the foundational structures that enable permissionless and transparent financial services. Their modular design permits composability across various platforms.