Aave
Aave's Lens Protocol Buys NFT Mobile Game Sonar
Lens Protocol, the blockchain-based social media project from decentralized finance (DeFi) lender Aave, has acquired Sonar, a mobile app whose users pilot NFT-linked avatars through digital worlds. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for the future of Web3 social and why "now is the moment."
Bitcoin Above $17K as Unwinding of ‘Fed Trade’ Lifts US Stocks
Bitcoin bounces back above $17,000 despite trading at a significant discount following the collapse of crypto exchange FTX. Arca Head of Research Katie Talati joins “First Mover” to discuss major crypto price actions and notable token activities of SRM, AAVE and APE. Plus, the latest on the correlation between digital assets and the traditional market.
Aave’s Decentralized Social Media Platform Arrives on Polygon
DeFi lender Aave’s long-teased decentralized social media platform, Lens Protocol, is going live on the Polygon blockchain mainnet. Weeks ago, Aave founder Stani Kulechov was temporarily suspended from Twitter for proclaiming himself “interim CEO of Twitter.” “The Hash” team discusses the timing and the possible outcomes.
AAVE Surges Nearly 97% Following V3 Upgrade
Decentralized finance (DeFi) tool Aave’s native token surged nearly 97% following the protocol’s version 3 (v3) upgrade. “The Hash” team discusses Aave’s role as the leader in DeFi lending and how its growth could help mainstream adoption.
Crypto Industry Under Scrutiny Amid Russian Sanctions
Amid growing concern that Russia could leverage crypto during its war with Ukraine, Rebecca Rettig, general counsel of the Aave Companies, discusses her take on whether cryptocurrencies could pose as a route for sanction evasion. Plus, insights into the state of DeFi, crypto adoption in Ukraine, and the EU’s new crypto regulatory framework.
Wirex Eyes Mainstream DeFi With Fireblocks Integration
Digital payments platform Wirex has integrated some decentralized finance (DeFi) components like Uniswap and Aave to make using DeFi more mainstream. “The Hash” hosts weigh in.
ING Report: DeFi Is More Disruptive to Banks than Bitcoin
A report published by Netherlands-based ING Bank concludes that decentralized finance (DeFi) is potentially more disruptive to the traditional banking sector than bitcoin. ING used DeFi platform Aave as a case study for its report. "The Hash" panel breaks down the contents of the report and discusses the role of institutions as "lego builders" in the DeFi sector.
Spotlight on DeFi with Aave's Founder and CEO
Stani Kulechov, Founder and CEO of Aave, joins "First Mover" to discuss how peer-to-peer borrowing and lending works on the platform and his thoughts on regulating DeFi.
