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Uniswap Governance: A Deep Dive

Governance is considered a critical component for the decentralization and community-driven development of DeFi protocols. We take a look at one of the largest goverance ecostystems in DeFi, Uniswap. In this blog post, we'll discuss the landscape of Uniswap's governance, pulling data from empirical research to dissect the system's delegates and proposals, revealing some interesting findings.
October, 2, 2023

What is the DAI Savings Rate (DSR)?

Our research team takes a look at the DAI Savings Rate and its influence on various yield dynamics in DeFi.
September, 19, 2023

How CRV Got Sold OTC

In this post we cover how the Curve founder sold large amounts of CRV in over-the-counter trades in order to prevent a potentially catastrophic liquidation event in DeFi.
August, 26, 2023

Can Real Yield Replace Token Incentives for LPs?

DeFi protocols have relied on the distribution of native tokens to incentivize liquidity providers (LPs). In a previous post, we delved into traditional liquidity incentives and the utilization of vote-escrow tokens. Now, we shift our focus to a fresh approach that has captured the attention of DeFi enthusiasts: concentrated liquidity methods.
August, 4, 2023

How to Save Money in DeFi

With opportunities come risks, and DeFi is no exception. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through effective strategies on how to save money in DeFi while mitigating potential risks.
July, 22, 2023

Uniswap v4: What’s the Hype?

Uniswap v4 is coming. If you have been paying attention to any side of crypto twitter, it is likely you have heard about the release announcement for Uniswap's latest version v4. In this post we will dive into some of the details, the drama and what is coming next for the space's largest DEX.
June, 26, 2023

Is Ethereum’s Volatility Disappearing?

Ethereum has grown to be second-largest digital asset in the cryptocurrency sector, but now people are starting to take note as volatility gauges suggest a shift in market dynamics. Unexpectedly, these indicators point to the possibility of ETH experiencing lower volatility compared to Bitcoin and other crypto blue chips. ETH's volatility may be disappearing, but why and where are traders moving to next?
June, 5, 2023

What Are Vote Escrow Tokens?

In this post we explain Vote Escrow tokens and how they work to incentivize governance and attract liquidity in DeFi.
May, 1, 2023

How are Integral AMMs Different?

This blog post delves into the distinctions between Integral's AMMs and conventional AMMs, as well as the unique features that set Integral SIZE apart for traders and LPs.
April, 10, 2023

Centralized Limit Order Book vs Automated Market Maker

In this blog post, we will explore the differences between AMMs and CLOBs, the challenges of implementing CLOBs on blockchains, and why DeFi has tended towards AMMs.
April, 3, 2023