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DeFi or Decentralized Finance is one of the revolutionary innovations of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Simply put, it is a banking system where there is no bank, government or intermediary institution. In the conventional banking system, we rely on banks for the security of our money or for transactions. But in the DeFi system, everything runs through coding or software. That is, in this system, "you act as your own bank" and you have full control over your money.

How does DeFi work?

The main basis of the DeFi system is Smart Contracts. It is an automatic program stored in Ethereum or other blockchains that completes transactions without human intervention. In the conventional system, when you go to take a loan, the bank manager checks your documents and takes time. But in the DeFi system, if you put a certain amount of crypto as collateral, the smart contract automatically gives you a loan. One of the main pillars of the DeFi ecosystem is decentralized exchanges (DEXs). Such as Uniswap or PancakeSwap, where you can swap coins with other users directly from your wallet without having to deposit money with a company or exchange. In addition, lending and borrowing platforms (such as Aave) allow you to earn interest by lending idle cryptocurrency.

Opportunities and Risks

DeFi has created huge income opportunities for investors, especially through yield farming. Here, interest or rewards are available at much higher rates than banks. It has reduced the time and cost of international transactions and made it possible to get financial services from anywhere in the world with an internet connection. However, its risks are also serious. Since it is completely dependent on coding, hackers can steal the entire platform's money if there is a bug in the smart contract. In addition, there is no solution for mistakes like sending money to the wrong address or losing a password, because there is no customer care service.

Conclusion

In short, DeFi is the financial system of the future that has given people complete freedom over their money. It has made it easy to borrow or invest without long lines at banks, complicated paperwork, and intermediary fees. However, the technology is still new and complex, so investing large sums here without sufficient knowledge is risky. Knowing about DeFi is essential for those who want to keep up with technology and ensure their financial freedom. Today's discussion concludes here. I hope you've found it interesting. Please share your thoughts on today's topic. Prayers for everyone. May everyone be well. Amen.

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