Hey there! We're CoinMinutes, and we know DeFi can be super confusing. New stuff pops up literally every day, money moves around like crazy, and keeping track of it all? Nearly impossible.
That's exactly why we created our DeFi section. We take all that complicated stuff and break it down so you can actually understand what's going on.
Just last week, my cousin asked me to explain yield farming while we were at a family BBQ. By the time the burgers were done, I'd pulled up three of our articles on my phone, and he was saying, "Oh, so THAT'S what it means!" Those moments make our work worthwhile.
Major DeFi Developments You Need to Know About
For a while, the DeFi space had stayed pretty much stagnant, with only minor updates here and there. But in the past week or so a bunch of major events came out of nowhere...
New DeFi protocol Grove just got a $1 billion investment from Sky, one of the most influential US-based venture capital firms that invest in the crypto space. Yes, billion with a B! It is like Fort Knox decided to start funding your local bank.
A recent Chainalysis report shows that the value of real-world asset tokenization in DeFi grew by 122% in the first half of 2025, reaching $16.7 billion in total. So, Grove's funding might even further speed up the trend.
Binance (one of the biggest crypto companies) has just injected money into a project called MEET48 that is essentially a platform where crypto-user support fans can the favorite online creators with the help of crypto. It is like Patreon, but with tokens and the blockchain. The very next moment after their announcement, their token price rocketed.
At the same time, a project called Succinct is installing super-cool tech known as "zero-knowledge proofs" that has the potential of making blockchains way more private and efficient. They have just accomplished their ultimate test phase before going on live. Our original coverage of zero-knowledge proofs last year was met with only 8% of reader-claimed understanding. After our educational series, that figure has soared to 73%!
Insights off the Record: DeFi's Thought Leaders
We do not inform you about the past events only, but we also give you the reason why those events matter.
To illustrate the point, Vitalik Buterin (the guy who created Ethereum) gave a single warning recently that covered the entire digital identity world. Instead of producing a dull technical analysis, we extracted the key points and explained what they could imply for your online privacy in the future.
Actually, our writers are experts in the field. Ashley Carter worked for a DeFi startup for three years before joining our team. Paul Ferguson has been writing about crypto since 2017. And Samantha Jordan is great at breaking down difficult concepts as if she was talking to a friend.
Why CoinMinutes' DeFi Coverage Stands Apart
Look, we know most crypto sites are either way too technical or just trying to hype up whatever will get them clicks.
We're different. We explain the complicated stuff without dumbing it down too much. We get excited about cool innovations without overhyping every little update as the "next big thing."
One reader emailed us last month saying, "I tried reading about liquidity pools on three different websites and was totally lost. Then I found your article and finally understood it. Thank you!" That's exactly what we're aiming for.
How to Make the Most of Our DeFi Resources
Our coverage helps you:
- Spot interesting new projects before everyone else is talking about them
- Actually understand how the technology works
- Avoid common scams and risky projects
- See how DeFi connects to the bigger financial picture
Whether you've got money in DeFi protocols or you're just curious about how finance might look in the future, we've got you covered.
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DeFi moves fast. Like, really fast. What's hot today might be old news tomorrow.
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