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Awesome Decentralized Finance (DeFi)

A curated list of awesome resources, tools, protocols, analytics, and communities for Decentralized Finance (DeFi). This list covers everything from DeFi basics and protocols to wallets, analytics, and yield farming.

Contents

• General Resources
• DeFi Protocols
• Decentralized Exchanges (DEXs)
• Lending and Borrowing
• Yield Farming and Staking
• Stablecoins
• DeFi Wallets
• Analytics and Data Tools
• Security and Auditing
• Educational Resources
• Community and Forums
• Contribute
• License

General Resources

• DeFi Pulse - A comprehensive dashboard tracking the total value locked (TVL) in DeFi protocols.
• DeFi Llama - An analytics platform tracking TVL across various DeFi platforms.
• DeFi Safety - Provides safety ratings and assessments for DeFi projects.
• Messari DeFi Overview - An overview of the DeFi ecosystem, including key metrics and analysis.
• State of the Dapps - A directory of decentralized applications, including DeFi projects.

DeFi Protocols

• Uniswap - A decentralized exchange (DEX) for swapping ERC-20 tokens using an automated market maker (AMM) model.
• Aave - A decentralized lending protocol allowing users to lend and borrow crypto assets.
• MakerDAO - A decentralized protocol for generating the stablecoin DAI, using Ethereum as collateral.
• Curve Finance - A decentralized exchange optimized for stablecoin trading with low slippage.
• Yearn Finance - A DeFi yield aggregator that automates yield farming strategies for users.
• Compound Finance - A decentralized lending and borrowing protocol on Ethereum.

Decentralized Exchanges (DEXs)

• Uniswap - A leading DEX on Ethereum for swapping ERC-20 tokens.
• SushiSwap - A community-driven DEX with additional features like staking and yield farming.
• PancakeSwap - A popular DEX on the Binance Smart Chain, known for its low fees.
• Balancer - A DEX and automated portfolio manager for ERC-20 tokens.
• 1inch - A DEX aggregator that finds the best rates across multiple DEXs.

Lending and Borrowing

• Aave - A decentralized lending protocol with features like flash loans and credit delegation.
• Compound - Allows users to lend or borrow cryptocurrencies with interest rates determined algorithmically.
• Cream Finance - A lending protocol on Ethereum and Binance Smart Chain, offering a wide range of supported assets.
• Liquity - A decentralized borrowing protocol that allows users to borrow the stablecoin LUSD at a 0% interest rate.
• Venus - A decentralized lending and stablecoin protocol on Binance Smart Chain.

Yield Farming and Staking

• Yearn Finance - Aggregates yield farming opportunities and automates strategies for maximum returns.
• Harvest Finance - A yield optimizer platform that automatically farms the highest yields.
• Beefy Finance - A yield optimizer on Binance Smart Chain that compounds user earnings automatically.
• Convex Finance - Allows Curve liquidity providers to earn boosted rewards without locking CRV tokens.
• Alpaca Finance - A leveraged yield farming platform on Binance Smart Chain.

Stablecoins

• DAI - A decentralized, collateral-backed stablecoin created by MakerDAO.
• USDC (USD Coin) - A fully collateralized stablecoin backed by US dollars.
• Tether (USDT) - The most widely used stablecoin, pegged to the US dollar.
• TerraUSD (UST) - An algorithmic stablecoin by the Terra blockchain (Note: Has faced issues in 2022).
• FRAX - A partially algorithmic stablecoin aiming for a highly scalable and decentralized design.

DeFi Wallets

• MetaMask - A browser extension wallet for Ethereum and ERC-20 tokens, widely used for DeFi applications.
• Trust Wallet - A mobile wallet supporting various DeFi assets and tokens.
• Argent Wallet - A mobile Ethereum wallet with integrated DeFi features.
• Zerion - A wallet and DeFi interface for managing assets across different protocols.
• Gnosis Safe - A multi-signature wallet designed for secure management of DeFi assets.

Analytics and Data Tools

• DeFi Pulse - Tracks the total value locked (TVL) in DeFi protocols.
• Zapper - A DeFi dashboard for tracking assets and yield farming positions.
• Dune Analytics - A platform for querying and visualizing DeFi data.
• DeBank - An analytics tool providing insights into DeFi portfolios and protocols.
• Token Terminal - Provides fundamental analysis of DeFi projects and protocols.

Security and Auditing

• CertiK - A leading blockchain security company offering audits for DeFi projects.
• OpenZeppelin Contracts - A library of secure smart contracts used in DeFi.
• Immunefi - A bug bounty platform for DeFi and crypto projects, incentivizing security researchers.
• Quantstamp - A smart contract auditing service for DeFi projects.

Educational Resources

• DeFi 101 by Binance Academy - An introduction to the basics of DeFi.
• DeFi Guide by CoinGecko - A comprehensive guide to getting started with DeFi.
• The Defiant - A news and analysis platform focused on DeFi.
• CryptoZombies DeFi Course - A gamified platform for learning about DeFi and smart contracts.

Community and Forums

• Reddit: r/DeFi - A subreddit dedicated to discussions about decentralized finance.
• Discord: DeFi Community - A server for discussing DeFi projects and trends.
• Telegram: DeFi Chat - A Telegram group for DeFi enthusiasts.
• Twitter: #DeFi - Follow the latest updates and discussions on DeFi.

Contribute

Contributions are welcome!

License