Nansen Blog

May 14, 2025

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Compound v3, also known as Comet, introduces a streamlined DeFi lending model centered on borrowing a single base asset like USDC against various collateral types, improving capital efficiency and reducing complexity. With enhanced risk management features, lower gas costs, and isolated markets, it offers a more secure and user-friendly experience for both lenders and borrowers.

May 13, 2025

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Compound v2 is a decentralized lending protocol on Ethereum that allows users to earn interest or borrow crypto by depositing assets into smart contract-managed lending pools, receiving interest-accruing cTokens in return. With dynamic algorithmic interest rates and governance driven by the COMP token, it offers flexibility and transparency, though users must manage risks like liquidation and smart contract vulnerabilities.

May 12, 2025

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Uniswap v3 introduces a groundbreaking DeFi feature called concentrated liquidity, allowing liquidity providers to allocate capital within specific price ranges for increased capital efficiency and custom risk management. While this adds complexity, it offers strategic benefits like higher fee earnings, customizable risk-reward profiles, and tradable NFT liquidity positions, making it a powerful tool for informed and active investors.

May 9, 2025

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Uniswap V2 is a decentralized exchange protocol that enables direct ERC-20 token swaps using an automated market maker (AMM) model, replacing traditional order books with liquidity pools and mathematical pricing. It allows users to trade, provide liquidity, and earn fees while supporting advanced features like flash swaps, all through secure and modular smart contracts.

May 8, 2025

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Lido Finance is a liquid staking protocol that lets you stake any amount of ETH and receive stETH tokens, allowing you to earn staking rewards while keeping your assets liquid and usable in DeFi. With automatic reward accrual, low entry requirements, and decentralized validator management, Lido offers a secure, flexible alternative to traditional Ethereum staking.

May 7, 2025

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Liquity is a decentralized protocol that enables interest-free loans using ETH as collateral, issuing the LUSD stablecoin through a one-time fee structure and maintaining its peg via algorithmic mechanisms. With features like governance-free operation, low collateral requirements, and passive income opportunities through LQTY staking, Liquity stands out in DeFi lending—and its upcoming V2 upgrade adds new collateral support and enhanced stability features.

May 6, 2025

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Rocket Pool is a decentralized Ethereum staking platform that allows users to stake as little as 0.01 ETH and earn rewards through liquid staking tokens (rETH), making staking accessible without requiring 32 ETH or technical expertise. It enhances Ethereum’s decentralization and security by distributing validator nodes across thousands of operators and offers additional rewards for those who run their own nodes.

May 5, 2025

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Ethereum is a decentralized blockchain platform that enables programmable transactions through smart contracts, setting it apart from Bitcoin’s primary role as digital cash. Beyond being a cryptocurrency (ETH), Ethereum supports a vibrant ecosystem of decentralized applications (dApps), decentralized finance (DeFi), and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), with its 2022 shift to proof-of-stake greatly reducing energy use and enabling more scalable, secure, and efficient operations.

May 2, 2025

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Zircuit is redefining Layer 2 scalability by combining Ethereum-grade security with high-speed, low-cost transactions through zero-knowledge proofs. With full EVM compatibility and AI-enhanced security, Zircuit empowers both developers and investors—now seamlessly track your Zircuit holdings alongside 10+ blockchains using Nansen Portfolio.

May 2, 2025

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Illuvium is a high-quality, blockchain-based RPG and auto-battler that lets players explore, battle, and collect NFT creatures with real economic value on Ethereum. With deep gameplay, a play-to-earn economy powered by the ILV token, and seamless tracking via Nansen Portfolio, it’s a standout project for both gamers and crypto investors.