Aave’s V4 protocol upgrade is coming: Here’s what to expect

Aave’s V4 protocol upgrade is coming: Here’s what to expect

The update promises major changes to improve user experience and introduces a modular design, replacing Aave’s monolithic architecture. Decentralized finance (DeFi) platform Aave is releasing its V4 update, a major protocol upgrade, sometime in the fourth quarter of 2025, introducing modular lending markets and new risk controls among new features. The update introduces a “hub…

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Chintai and Splyce target retail access to tokenized securities on Solana

Chintai and Splyce target retail access to tokenized securities on Solana

New S-Tokens give retail users indirect exposure to institutional-grade assets on Solana, reflecting DeFi’s push beyond accredited investors. Real-world asset (RWA) protocols Splyce and Chintai have launched a new product on Solana designed to give retail users access to institutional-grade tokenized securities — a move that could broaden the appeal of RWA tokenization on one…

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How to use Grok 4 to research coins before you invest

How to use Grok 4 to research coins before you invest

Turn social hype into smart signals with Grok 4: scan sentiment, summarize fundamentals and confirm onchain data before investing. A repeatable pre-screen using Grok 4 turns raw hype into structured signals and filters out low-quality projects. Automating fundamental summaries, contract checks and red-flag identification with Grok 4 speeds up research. Cross-referencing sentiment with development activity…

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Vitalik calls for open-source infrastructure in health, finance, governance

Vitalik calls for open-source infrastructure in health, finance, governance

The Ethereum co-founder warned that closed systems breed abuse and monopolies, urging open-source, verifiable infrastructure for healthcare, finance and voting. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin called for open-source, verifiable infrastructure across critical sectors, including healthcare, finance and governance, warning that centralized systems risk eroding trust and security. In a Wednesday blog post, Buterin argued that as…

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SOL long leverage traders vanish as crypto sells off: Is 0 next?

SOL long leverage traders vanish as crypto sells off: Is $200 next?

A rotation to Aster, US macroeconomic concerns and broad crypto market sell-off take a toll on SOL price. Will TradFi accumulation keep Solana price above $200? Key takeaways: SOL’s funding rates show cautious sentiment, yet historical patterns highlight potential short-term price gains. Declining network usage and competition weigh on SOL, though treasury strategies and fundamentals…

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Low-risk DeFi could do for Ethereum what search did for Google, Vitalik says

Low-risk DeFi could do for Ethereum what search did for Google, Vitalik says

Vitalik Buterin said low-risk DeFi protocols can bring in stable revenue for the network, like how Google Search does for Google, but while also ensuring Ethereum’s core values remain intact. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said revenue from low-risk decentralized finance protocols could give the network economic stability — much like Google Search supports Google —…

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