DeFi
Decentralised finance: financial services built on smart contracts.
Decentralised finance: financial services built on smart contracts.
In practice
Decentralised finance: financial services built on smart contracts. Understanding it helps you read the rest of our coverage with confidence.
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Frequently asked
Why does DeFi matter?
Because it changes how you should read the numbers.
Is DeFi the same everywhere?
Definitions vary slightly by region and source.








