Nansen Blog

Jul 3, 2025

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Polygon is a Layer 2 scaling solution that enhances Ethereum by offering faster transactions and drastically lower fees while maintaining compatibility with the Ethereum ecosystem. With its own Proof-of-Stake chain, developer-friendly tools, and growing DeFi and NFT ecosystems, Polygon enables scalable, low-cost blockchain applications — all powered by its native MATIC token.

Jul 2, 2025

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Mendi Finance is a decentralized lending protocol built on the Linea blockchain that enables users to lend and borrow crypto assets without intermediaries, while maintaining full control of their funds. With low fees, algorithmic interest rates, and dual incentives, Mendi offers a user-friendly alternative for earning yield or accessing liquidity in the growing Linea ecosystem.

Jul 2, 2025

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Izumi Finance is a multi-chain DeFi protocol offering advanced liquidity tools like iZiSwap (a capital-efficient AMM), programmable liquidity mining, and fixed-income bond farming. Designed for experienced DeFi users, Izumi empowers liquidity providers to earn optimized yields across multiple EVM chains while minimizing impermanent loss and managing assets with greater precision.

Jul 1, 2025

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LayerBank is a cross-chain DeFi lending protocol that enables users to lend, borrow, and manage crypto assets across multiple EVM-compatible blockchains from one unified interface. With its omni-chain design, LayerBank offers enhanced capital efficiency, reduced bridging friction, and governance through the ULAB token—all optimized for the evolving multi-chain DeFi landscape.

Jul 1, 2025

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Juice Finance is a cross-margin DeFi protocol on the Blast Layer 2 network that lets users borrow, trade with leverage, and earn automated yield from a unified collateral pool. By combining capital efficiency with passive income and built-in risk management, it offers a streamlined solution for both active and passive DeFi users.

Jun 30, 2025

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Blast is a Layer 2 network on Ethereum that not only scales transactions with optimistic rollups but also automatically generates native yield on bridged ETH and stablecoins. By integrating staking and DeFi yield strategies directly into the network, Blast offers users a seamless way to earn passive income without complex setups.

Jun 30, 2025

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Agni Finance is a capital-efficient decentralized exchange on the Mantle Network that uses concentrated liquidity pools to reduce slippage and maximize returns for liquidity providers. With features like a protective token launchpad, protocol-generated revenue, and support for permissionless trading, it offers a secure and user-friendly DeFi experience within the growing Mantle ecosystem.

Jun 27, 2025

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Radiant Capital is a cross-chain DeFi lending protocol that uses LayerZero to unify liquidity across multiple blockchains, allowing users to lend, borrow, and earn yield without moving assets between chains. Powered by the RDNT token, the platform offers dynamic liquidity provisioning, fee-sharing, and governance—all designed to solve DeFi’s liquidity fragmentation problem.

Jun 27, 2025

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BNB Chain is a fast, low-cost smart contract blockchain built by Binance that supports decentralized apps, token swaps, DeFi protocols, and more—all while maintaining compatibility with Ethereum tools. With its hybrid consensus model and growing dApp ecosystem, BNB Chain offers a user-friendly and efficient alternative to Ethereum for developers and everyday crypto users alike.

Jun 26, 2025

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Arbitrum is a Layer 2 solution that dramatically lowers Ethereum’s gas fees and speeds up transactions by using optimistic rollups to batch and process data off-chain, then settle it securely on Ethereum. Built for scalability, Arbitrum offers compatibility with Ethereum apps, fast confirmations, and reduced costs—making it a popular choice for DeFi users and developers looking for efficient blockchain infrastructure.