Nansen Blog

Jun 6, 2025

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Mellow Finance is a DeFi protocol that supercharges ETH staking returns by combining liquid staking with restaking via EigenLayer and AVS integrations, allowing users to earn multiple layers of yield while maintaining liquidity. Through its permissionless vaults and liquid restaking tokens (LRTs), Mellow offers a decentralized, capital-efficient way to compound yields—making it an attractive option for crypto investors seeking alternatives to traditional single-digit DeFi returns.

Jun 5, 2025

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Sky.money is the next evolution of MakerDAO, introducing a powerful suite of DeFi tools including a new stablecoin (USDS), cross-chain bridging via SkyLink, and yield opportunities like the Sky Savings Rate and Sky Token Rewards. With a streamlined interface and upgraded tokenomics, Sky offers crypto investors a more versatile, reward-rich, and user-friendly ecosystem — all while maintaining the decentralized ethos that made MakerDAO a DeFi cornerstone.

Jun 5, 2025

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JamesWynnReal gained fame in 2023 after reportedly turning $3,000 into nearly $87 million through a well-timed investment in PEPE coin, followed by high-stakes leveraged trading on Hyperliquid. His rise and subsequent multimillion-dollar losses serve as a powerful reminder that while crypto offers life-changing upside, success without risk management often leads to dramatic downfalls.

Jun 4, 2025

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StakeStone is an omnichain liquid staking protocol that lets you stake ETH or BTC and receive liquid tokens (StoneETH, StoneBTC) that can move freely across multiple blockchains — earning staking rewards while unlocking additional DeFi opportunities. With built-in governance via the STONE and veSTO tokens, and full integration with Nansen Portfolio, StakeStone empowers crypto users to maximize capital efficiency, yield, and cross-chain utility.

Jun 4, 2025

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Balancer is a next-gen decentralized exchange that allows users to create and join customizable multi-token liquidity pools with adjustable weights, enabling more capital-efficient and tailored DeFi strategies. With pool types like Weighted, Stable, Boosted, and Managed Pools, Balancer empowers investors to optimize for yield, diversify risk, and participate in automated portfolio management — all while integrating seamlessly with tracking tools like Nansen Portfolio.

Jun 3, 2025

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Lombard finance lets crypto holders unlock liquidity without selling their assets by using them as collateral for loans — maintaining market exposure and avoiding taxable events. With flexible terms, competitive rates, and integrated tools like Nansen Portfolio for real-time tracking, it’s a powerful strategy for long-term investors seeking cash flow without compromising their positions.

Jun 3, 2025

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Hashnote’s USYC is a yield-bearing ERC-20 token backed by short-term U.S. Treasury securities, offering stable returns without the volatility or counterparty risk of typical crypto yield products. Unlike traditional stablecoins, USYC appreciates in value over time and can now be used as productive collateral on Deribit — earning yield even while backing trades — and is fully trackable with tools like Nansen Portfolio.

Jun 2, 2025

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Nansen is now a validator on Avalanche, allowing users to stake their AVAX with a trusted blockchain analytics provider. In just three steps—downloading the Core Wallet, funding the P-Chain, and delegating to Nansen’s validator—users can earn rewards while supporting Avalanche’s decentralization and benefiting from Nansen’s data-driven reliability.

Jun 2, 2025

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Eigenpie is a liquid restaking protocol built on EigenLayer that enables ETH holders to maximize their staking rewards while retaining liquidity through liquid restaking tokens (mpETH). By combining traditional Ethereum staking with restaking for additional services, and offering extra incentives via its native EGP token, Eigenpie stands out as a high-yield, flexible staking solution in the DeFi ecosystem.

May 30, 2025

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ZeroLend is a decentralized lending protocol designed for multi-chain operability, with a focus on Ethereum Layer 2 solutions to minimize transaction fees. It stands out by supporting advanced assets like liquid restaking tokens and tokenized real-world assets, simplifying user interactions through account abstraction, and rewarding users with its ZERO token for governance and protocol engagement.