DeFi

DeFi
ENA Jumps 4% as First Ethena-Native DEX Ethereal Launches Mainnet Alpha
The Ethena community-approved spot and perp DEX launched its mainnet with early access for USDe-based trading.

DeFi
SODAX Launches Intent-Based Cross-Chain Swaps, Undercutting Competitors by Over 1% on Execution Costs
Battle-tested technology powering developer integrations is now available directly to end users, delivering seamless cross-chain swaps across 12 blockchains with competitive fees.

DeFi
Maple and Aave Team Up to Bring Institutional Assets to DeFi Lending Markets
Maple’s institutional-grade assets will be integrated into Aave’s $40 billion lending protocol.

DeFi
Meteora Trades at $1 Billion Pre-Market Valuation Ahead of TGE
The Solana-based DEX unveiled a new product suite today, including a launchpad, dynamic fees, and presale vaults.

DeFi
HumidiFi Tops Monthly Solana DEX Volumes and Teases Airdrop
The proprietary automated market maker has quietly surpassed leading Solana DEXs like Raydium, Meteora, and PumpSwap.

DeFi
DeFi Earning Aggregator Turtle Raises $5.5 Million
The fresh raise brings Turtle’s total funding to $11.7 million, with participation from major VCs and angel investors.

Education
The History of Crypto Prediction Markets: How Polymarket and Kalshi Emerged as Winners in a Crowded Space
Polymarket and Kalshi are now considered the top crypto prediction markets, but the space was once led by other players taking very different approaches.

DeFi
WebZero’s sub0 Hackathon is a 72-Hour $41,000 Launchpad for Builders to Ship Real Products, Not Vaporware
sub0 Hack Brings Devs and Marketers Together to (Believe it or Not) Actually Launch Things

DeFi
Lighter Distributes Points to Users Affected by Platform Outage
Perpetual derivatives DEXs across DeFi were overwhelmed by intense volatility on Friday, leading to multiple platform outages.

DeFi
Hyperliquid-based Ventuals Attracts $38 Million Within 30 Minute
The liquid staking vault reached its 500,000 HYPE initial deposit threshold in minutes.


