Buterin’s reply offered both a counterpoint and a broader framework for what counts as “real” DeFi. The Russo-Canadian ...

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin drew a clear boundary around what he considers “real” decentralized finance (DeFi), pushing back against yield-driven stablecoin strategies that he says fail to ...

Users can now lend FXRP to earn yield or use it as collateral to borrow other assets, giving XRP holders new ways to put ...

Vitalik Buterin explains why algorithmic stablecoins qualify as true DeFi while USDC yield products don't, citing risk transfer.

Buterin's primary concern lies with the prevailing lending models that utilize USDC and similar centralized stablecoins. He contends that these models fail to provide the decentralized risk management ...

Yield coins tokenize real world assets to deliver accessible crypto yield. Plume and Solana are building as the next major adoption frontier amid market turmoil.

Many DeFi platforms today operate by allowing users to deposit USDC in exchange for interest, creating an illusion of decentralization. However, Buterin contends that this reliance on USDC is ...

Bitwise partners with Morpho to launch non custodial DeFi vaults, targeting 6% yield through structured, transparent onchain ...

DeFi vaults are set for explosive growth by 2026, reshaping how institutions manage digital assets. 2026 is projected to be a ...

The Ethereum ecosystem’s dependence on centralized stablecoins is forcing it to face a fundamental reckoning. Vitalik Buterin ...