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.
- 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
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Contributions are welcome!
