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The all-in-one platform to earn yield with DeFi.
Joined February 2022
Smart contract audits are a must-have in DeFi, but not all auditors are created equal. Some have secured billions in assets, while others have missed critical exploits leading to massive losses. So, which auditors can you actually trust? We ran the numbers to find out. π§΅π
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Weβre excited to announce that Exponential has raised a $14M seed round, led by @Paradigm, and is now available to the public. Exponential is a new investment platform that makes it easy to discover, assess, and invest in DeFi yield opportunities
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Exciting news!Β Watch TopCrypto's comprehensive video review of See why we're the easiest way to earn yield on your crypto. Invest today and earn 100 USDC bonus when you invest 1,000 USDC and hold it for >60 days!.
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We have big news to share π£. Join our digital collectible rewards campaign, Degens & Dragons, on @Galxe. Claim digital collectibles to earn rewards like discounted transactions on Invest, our new DeFi investment platform.* . Join the quest: .#ExpxQuest
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π¨ Risk alert . @Balancer 's domain ( has been hijacked and its prompting users to approve a malicious contract that will drain your wallet. As far as we can tell, protocol funds are safu and the issue is limited to the hijacked front-end.
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We analyzed 2000+ DeFi pools. Risks. Best yield sources. How they all work. Hereβs everything you need to know about earning yield in DeFi:. π§΅
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YouTube views on top crypto channels back to bear market levels. A healthy cool down?
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Weβve just released our latest DeFi Yield Renaissance report in partnership with @DefiLlama's @dl_research. DeFi is maturing beyond its incentive-driven origins β real yield, sustainable revenue, and capital efficiency are taking center stage. While some still question DeFiβs
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Up and to the right π. Here's how we're becoming the all-in-one platform to invest in DeFi:.
.@ExponentialDeFi has turned its DeFi risk assessment platform into an all-in-one trading app. @skesslr reports.
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DeFi 101: Bridging. Ever wondered how assets move between blockchains?. Here's everything you need to know. π§΅
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Hey anon, did you know the $frxETH admin has unlimited minting access in the contract? . The admin is a 3/5 multi-sig controlled entirely by the team. Sure you can ape for ~8% yield on ETH but is 4% incremental yield vs $stETH worth the additional risk?
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Curious about DeFi but unsure where to start? π€. Itβs easy to feel left out. Our DeFi 101 video makes it simple. Watch and get up to speed:
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π¨ Exploit alert . @LodestarFinance was exploited after an attacker manipulated the price of plvGLP (@PlutusDAO_io auto-compounder of $GLP) to borrow assets . Key takeaways: Lodestar wasn't audited and allowed an asset without robust price feeds as collateral.
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1/ Bridge hacks have accounted for over $2B in lost funds in 2022 alone. Just last week, the Binance Bridge was drained for over $500M, with the attacker ultimately escaping with >$100M.π€―. In light of these events, we wanted to highlight our risk framework around bridges.
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So far in 2024, over $19 billion of crypto has been bridged from Ethereum to major Layer 2 rollups. Thatβs a lot of money flowing through the Ethereum ecosystem. Now you may be wondering how you can profit from this activity. The answer? Third-party bridges. Third-party
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Just as we call out the risks, we want to recognize teams that take risk management seriously: . π
@LiquityProtocol .π₯ @eulerfinance @MakerDAO .π₯ @AaveAave @compoundfinance @HubbleProtocol . Read more about our new framework for liquidity protocols π
In the world of DeFi, code is law. But that doesnβt make it foolproof. In Vol II of our lending market blog series, we demonstrate how investors can use Exponentialβs Risk Ratings to assess risk in protocols like @eulerfinance @AaveAave @LiquityProtocol .
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Got some Ethereum just chilling in your wallet?. Time to put it to work. Check out these 3 low-risk ways to make your ETH earn for you:.
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This week we added 20+ new pools featuring @HopProtocol @merofinance @defichain @0vixProtocol @OriginDollar. We've included the $DUSD pools on DeFiChain to our list of #RiskiestPools. Scroll down to learn more π
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THE STATE OF DEFI 2024 π§΅. We spent 100s of hours studying 2000+ protocols. Here are 7 discoveries you need to know:
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DeFi Market Making 101:. - How it works.- How safe it is.- How you can make money. Let's dive in. π§΅
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Itβs been a wild year for crypto. LUNA death spiraled. BlockFi & FTX imploded. US banks gave us a jump scare. These should be Black Swans, so why is there a new crisis every week? We analyzed 365 days of Black Swan events.
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1/13.OK β letβs discuss Aave and its debt situation of 2.7M of CRV in bad debt. TLDR: The protocol allowed the borrower to take too much risk relative to the borrowed asset.Hereβs why π
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We took @0xSifu 's feedback seriously so we went back and restated all of $mSPELL yield data based on how many MIM fees have been effectively claimed by stakers on a rolling 28d basis. We estimated a much lower APR at 5-6% than the 29% advertised by @MIM_Spell
@ExponentialDeFi @thedefiedge Looks like you're showing advertised yield copied from their UI, not real yield? Some of those apps have averaged under half that APY over the 30 day period shown.
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How "decentralized" are DeFi protocols, really? π€. We analyzed 200+ protocols to find out. Our results are going to surprise you. Check it out π
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Top 10 DeFi Protocols (Total Value Locked) π. Source: DefiLlama
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Attention onchain users!. Weβre excited to bring to @Base for qualified users!. Discover how is supercharging your DeFi experience on Base, and how you can get your crypto to work for youπ
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π¨ Risk alert. **$1.14B** worth of assets on Solana are at risk and multiple DeFi protocols too. The Sollet bridge (Ethereum to Solana) was deprecated on 10/31 and all assets were transferred to FTX (US) for custody.
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GM βοΈ. This Week's Top Crypto News:. β’ Consensys says SEC is ending investigation into ETH as a security. β’ Stablecoin transfer volume increased 16x over past 4 years. β’ Bitcoin Runes rake in over 2,500 BTC in fees in less than 2 months. β’ ZRO trades at >$1B market cap after.
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LSD-heads, listen up! π§. We've got new @pendle_fi pools for you to devour β $rETH, $sfrxETH, $ankrETH, and $StaFi-rETH. Or if you're feeling more adventurous, try a mixed flavor with @unsheth_xyz. π¨
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Got some stablecoins chilling in your wallet?. Let's put them to work. Here's 3 easy ways to earn yield while keeping your funds stable:
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DeFi yield is getting a major upgrade. We're excited to introduce our first-ever USD lending pool on @MorphoLabs, a trustless and highly efficient lending platform, managed by @gauntlet_xyz. Let's dive into the details π
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. @MakerDAO has proposed to increase its credit line to @ethena_labs USDe/sUSDe borrowersβfrom $100M up to $1B. If the latest proposal passes, we expect to downgrade the Maker sDAI pool to B (low risk) from A (lowest risk). Let's recap on what is happening and why π§΅.
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Tricrypto. The DeFi innovation no one is talking about. Here's how you can take advantage:
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Why is DeFi so complex? Why is DYOR so confusing? Why is the learning curve so steep? From clunky wallets and confusing UX to smart contract risks, DeFi is still the wild west. Hello world! We are Exponential DeFi and believe there is a better way to invest in DeFi π§΅π.
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The difference between robotics, AI & blockchain π
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π¦ alert! . We're thrilled to welcome @Uniswap to our investible opportunities at Exponential! . Starting today, you can provide liquidity to select Uniswap pools in a single click and track your yield and earnings seamlessly on our platform.
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The Race for the DeFi Throne π. (Protocol TVL leaders since 2020)
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@LidoFinance V2 is live!. This is a huge milestone for Ethereum staking and Lido users. Hereβs what you need to know about the upgrade and how you can invest in Lido $stETH and $stMATIC pools on Exponential. π
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The Essential Guide to Layer 2s π. What are they, and why do they matter for DeFi?. First things first. Let's give some context. A blockchain is a decentralized digital ledger that records transactions across a network of computers. Each block contains a list of
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Hey anon . Have you been paying attention to @SturdyFinance ? . The lending pools are in our selection of "Best Risk-Reward", an exclusive club of the top yields in DeFi. Double digit yield at >$5m TVL is an exception
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In the world of DeFi, code is law. But that doesnβt make it foolproof. In Vol II of our lending market blog series, we demonstrate how investors can use Exponentialβs Risk Ratings to assess risk in protocols like @eulerfinance @AaveAave @LiquityProtocol .
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You can know dive deeper into the risks specific to lending markets β οΈ. We started tracking how protocols protect lenders from a fundamental perspective π§
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Big week in crypto: ETH ETF flop, Trump in Nashville, & more. Our co-founder Mehdi covers:. π Why was the Ethereum ETF a flop?.πTrump attending Bitcoin conference?.πͺ Plans for a Bitcoin strategic reserve?. Tune in here (special surprise at the end for Bitcoiners):
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MEV is an industry formed by extracting value from block production. Since 2020, over half a billion dollars of value was generated from MEV on just the Ethereum network. What if there was a way for you to capture a slice of this revenue?. A π§΅on MEV and @foldfinance
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We're back with another #DegenResponsibly episode! π. We invited @BotanixLabs to discuss how they're building the first EVM Layer 2 network on Bitcoin, the benefits of this approach, and the experience for users and developers. Listen now π.
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New ETH yield pool to celebrate the launch of ETH deposits π. Introducing ETH Lending by @0xfluid. 13% APY with a B risk rating. Hereβs what makes this pool unique:. π§΅
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We are now tracking the following assets on Exponential!. @stader_polygon MATICX.@defichain DFI, DUSD, dBTC, dETH, dUSDC, dUSDT.@AlchemixFi alUSD.@mstable_ mUSD.@gnosischain xDAI. Check them out at
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Join us and @AngleProtocol next Monday 11am ET to talk about all-things $agEUR, why euro stablecoins are needed and how Angle is leading the charge. Set your reminder: . Claim your attendance NFT at:
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Have you heard of the new features that @Uniswap recently launched? They are called Permit2 and Universal Router, and they are game-changers for the DeFi space. Here's why you should care: π§΅.
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The best risk-reward USD yield pool:. USD Fee Sharing by @AngleProtocol. 20% APY with an A risk rating. Hereβs what makes this pool so unique:. π§΅
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Join us and @TrueFiDAO to discuss uncollateralized lending and what makes TruFi unique on 10/25 . Click below to get a reminder π.
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Degen Responsibly is back next week! . Join us and @Rocket_Pool on March 15 at 5pm ET to talk about LSDs, rETH and how they lead the charge in decentralizing staking power. Set your reminder: Claim your NFT:
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Llamas π€ DeFi. Today we are announcing two big collaborations with @DefiLlama. 1) Our full risk ratings are now live on DeFiLlamaβs yield dashboard. 2) Together with @DL_Research, we are releasing the 3Q24Β State of DeFi report. (1/4)
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If you had bought and staked 1000 $SUSHI on day 1 (832 days ago) of xSUSHI, you'd have 1,349 SUSHI now close to a 35% ROI in SUSHI terms . However, you'd be down 49% in USD terms since the price of SUSHI collapsed 62% since then π«£
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When markets are nuking but you're still earning yield.
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Want more BTC and USD yields? We got you covered. Introducing 3 new pools on Invest today to take advantage of our zero-fee trading and 1% match promos ending on Jan 31st. More detailsπ
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Happy #FarmingFriday! ππ½. This week we published 34 new pools (including 4 new Best Risk Rewards): . @lyrafinance sUSD option vaults.@BendDAO lending and #realyield pools .@rage_trade liquidity vault .@SynapseProtocol stablecoin and ETH pools in 5 chains .@dopex_io straddles
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Check out new 20+ pools that just launched on Exponential featuring @NotionalFinance @idlefinance @GainsNetwork_io. You can find all of our #RecentlyAdded pools at
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We're excited to unveil our "State of DeFi" report, offering an in-depth analysis of the current DeFi landscape. Our findings reveal how we're moving from the chill of DeFi winter to the thrills of a hot bull summer. π₯ π βοΈ. π§΅
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Pool of the day. @TokemakXYZ @Balancer ETH Market Making. Provide liquidity for ETH staking and restaking tokens and earn yield from swap fees and protocol incentives. Tokemakβs Autopools automatically manage your position across top DEXs. A set-and-forget strategy for ETH bulls
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Friendly reminder to avoid signing unlimited allowances when interacting with a new contract π. Roughly 60% of all approval transactions allow unlimited usage of funds β οΈ. Kudos to those in the other 40% who restrict the amount and seem to be living on @optimismFND or @0xPolygon
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Pool of the Day π. @0xfluid USD Lending. β’ Yield: 10.8% APY.β’ Risk Rating: Low.β’ Yield Source: Primarily from the interest rates paid by borrowers who leverage the assets you've supplied for trading or farming. This opportunity acts as a savings account denominated in USD.
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Our risk framework is no-nonsense. We distill thousands of risk vectors into a single letter grade to make it easy to understand a protocolβs risk at-a-glance. Not to toot our own horn, but weβve called some pretty high-profile events this year. π
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Signing this transaction in Metmsk cost this user millions in stolen assets. The user was very tech-savvy, so why did this happen?. Wallets and direct protocol interactions are setting us back.
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Tired of sky-high Ethereum gas fees? Join the savvy traders switching to Exponential for more wallet-friendly transactions. πβ½οΈ. This week:.- We take a closer look at @mavprotocol.- New pool ratings from @yearnfi and @TraderJoe_xyz.
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How stable are stablecoins? π΅. With a $120B+ market cap, theyβre one of the most important sectors of DeFi, but come with some big tradeoffs. Our new blog helps you navigate this complex landscape. Here's a sneak peek of what's to come π§΅.
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@criptopaul @UmamiFinance Thanks! We point out in our research into this vault that it compounds risks from Tracer/Mycelium, GMX and also a high sensitivity to leverage, given how they used Tracer tokens to hedge. BTW, we only want to bring transparency so users know the risks they take π€
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π .Did someone notice @iearnfinance is on @optimismFND now? Because we did . You can also start following the five Yearn vaults on optimism (sUSD, DAI, USDC, WBTC and ETH) . Tracking yields before anyone else does
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@thedefiedge We are featuring 7 #realyield pools at the moment across 4 chains, including risk ratings for each. Happy to send you an invite to test our private beta!
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π Join our Invest Private Beta π. Exciting news β weβre offering early access to our new DeFi investment platform to select US-based investors. The new era of DeFi, where investing is drastically simplified, is here. DM us for access
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Over $19 BILLION of crypto has been bridged through Ethereum in 2024. This unprecedented flow of funds is creating unique opportunities for investors. Hereβs how you can profit from this today:
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Degen Responsibly is on a 3-week streak β‘οΈ. Join us and @tokenbrice from @liquityprotocol to talk about the hottest stablecoin at the moment: $LUSD any why decentralization matters . Set your reminders β°
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2/ @GearboxProtocol lending pools are now live and offer passive yields that are further incentivized with $GEAR tokens. Degen traders & farmers utilize your funds to leverage up to 10x on DeFi positions like Curve, Uniswap, etc.
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1/ @AngleProtocol USD Fee Sharing. This one's a no-brainer. β’ 10% APY.β’ Lowest risk score (A).β’ Yield from fees paid when users utilize the protocol's services. This acts as a savings account denominated in USD. Ideal for risk-averse investors seeking passive income.
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New π followers for crypto analysts didn't even get close to mania levels.
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π€ Angle. Weβre excited to announce our collaboration with @AngleProtocol! π. Here's how you can earn yield with low risk on stablecoins π
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GM β. Friendly reminder:. You can now fund your Exponential account directly from your bank with no fees π.
Big news! π. Starting today, eligible users in the US can fund their Exponential account directly from their bank with no fees through our partner Bridge.
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1/ What is Chainlink staking?. Chainlink (@chainlink) is a decentralized oracle network that connects smart contracts on blockchains with real-world data and services. This is crucial because blockchains are inherently isolated and cannot directly access external data. π§΅π
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Looking for a low risk way to earn 10% yield on BTC?. Look no further. We're excited to launch our newest BTC pool, featuring eBTC and tBTC. This is the perfect time to explore new, trustless alternatives for those seeking BTC yield.π§΅
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Join us next week on Thursday 16:30 UTC to discuss the state of risk management in DeFi and how as an industry can improve with two special guests: . @PaulFrambot from @MorphoLabs & @MonetSupply from @BlockAnalitica . Set your reminder β°.
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It's a new year and a new opportunity to make big moves! π. Let's start 2023 off with a bang by checking out the latest pools from @pendle_fi, @staderlabs, and @AngleProtocol. Here's what you need to know π
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Join us in one hour together with .- @MonetSupply from @BlockAnalitica .- @inkymaze from @gauntlet_xyz .- @PaulFrambot from @MorphoLabs . To discuss risk management in DeFi and lending markets. If you can't follow live, stay tuned for the recording at
Join us next week on Thursday 16:30 UTC to discuss the state of risk management in DeFi and how as an industry can improve with two special guests: . @PaulFrambot from @MorphoLabs & @MonetSupply from @BlockAnalitica . Set your reminder β°.
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Attention Arbinauts!. Weβre excited to bring Exponential to @Arbitrum! π©βππ¨βπ π. Discover how Exponential is supercharging your DeFi experience on Arbitrum, and how you can get your crypto to work for youπ
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π¨ exploit alert . Dictum Exchange, a solidly fork that launched on Arbitrum with an airdrop on 12//5, has rugged all liquidity providers.
Not sure if this is worth a concern. @DictumExchange a solidly fork that launched on Arbitrum has few red flags.
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Pool of the Day:. @AcrossProtocol ETH Bridging. β’ Yield: 5.5% APY.β’ Risk Rating: Low.β’ Yield Source: Bridge fees for ETH transfers, boosted by provider incentives. Perfect for Ethereum holders looking to earn passive yield on their holdings.
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Now tracking @SiloFinance. Silo is a decentralized lending protocol that offers permissionless and risk-isolated lending markets for all crypto assets.
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Big news! π. Starting today, eligible users in the US can fund their Exponential account directly from their bank with no fees through our partner Bridge.
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Join us tomorrow to chat about stLINK and how we are working with @stakedotlink to make DeFi easier for all . Set your reminders π.
.@stakedotlink and @linkpoolio will be hosting a Spaces with DeFi Platform @ExponentialDeFi tomorrow, Thursday 24 October at 11am EST / 5pm CET. Come learn about what @ExponentialDeFi is doing to make DeFi more accessible and enable end-users to be more informed about
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GM β. Here's the simple process of investing with us π
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Check out the latest episode of #DegenResponsibly! π§. We hosted @Curvance to talk about their innovative work during the bear market, their vision for an omnichain future, and how they handle risk in crosschain lending and borrowing. Listen now π.
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What is yield in DeFi and where does it come from? . Our research team explains in this primer to understanding yield: .
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