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October 26, 2026 Demo publication — illustrative content
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Glossary

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.

Demo content This illustrative article was created by the CN Media Demo Studio ("Crypto" demo). Names, figures, projects and events are fictional and are not reporting, market data or investment advice.

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.
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