Project
Aave
Aave is a decentralized finance protocol (DeFi) that enables the lending and borrowing of cryptocurrencies without the involvement of intermediary financial institutions.
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“Aave is a decentralized finance protocol (DeFi) that enables the lending and borrowing of cryptocurrencies without the involvement of intermediary financial institutions.”
Named in 4 pieces
DeFi Protocols
Crypto Lending's Comeback Still Needs the Same Bridges
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Executive Hires
Compound Foundation Names a COO, CPO and CTO
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CEO Changes
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Sonic Labs named Mitchell Demeter CEO on Sept. 28, 2025, when Michael Kong became chief information officer.
DeFi Protocols
Kain Warwick's Synthetix Plants Yield Farming Eleven Months Before COMP
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