DeFi
Track Solana's booming DeFi sector, including decentralized exchanges, yield farming platforms, and lending protocols reshaping financial systems.
Orca Launches Marketplace for Tokenised Real-World Assets on Solana-3
Orca, a leading Solana-based DEX, introduces a regulated marketplace for tokenised real-world assets, enabling approved investors to trade assets like gold-backed tokens. This move reflects growing institutional interest in asset tokenisation.
- Orca launches regulated asset pools
- First gold-backed token listed
- Compliance focus may guide UK
Pimco’s Ivascyn Warns of Higher Losses in Credit Default Cycle: Implications for Solana DeFi
Pimco’s Daniel Ivascyn warns of higher-than-expected losses in the current credit default cycle. This analysis highlights key lessons for Solana DeFi protocols and UK crypto investors.
- Pimco warns of higher losses
- Private credit faces defaults
- Lessons for Solana DeFi
ORCA DEX Launches Marketplace for Tokenised Real-World Assets on Solana
Solana-based DEX ORCA introduces a new marketplace for regulated, tokenised real-world assets, expanding beyond crypto trading and enabling compliant access for approved investors.
- ORCA launches permissioned pools
- First regulated gold token listed
- Focus on compliant asset trading
Raiku Introduces $rkuSOL: Solana’s First Liquid Staking Token with Blockspace Revenue
Raiku has launched $rkuSOL, Solana’s first liquid staking token to offer yield from blockspace auction revenue, MEV, and standard staking rewards. This innovation could influence UK DeFi participation.
- First LST with blockspace yield
- New revenue for Solana stakers
- Potential UK DeFi impact
Grayscale Launches Low-Cost Hyperliquid ETF, Solana Remains Top Performer by App Revenue
Grayscale introduces the lowest-fee Hyperliquid ETF, intensifying competition among digital asset funds. Solana leads in blockchain app revenue, highlighting ongoing relevance for UK investors and builders.
- Grayscale launches lowest-fee ETF
- Solana leads blockchain app revenue
- UK relevance for DeFi growth
Sanctum’s $INF Outperforms Solana LSTs with 8.2% Higher APY Post V2 Upgrade
Sanctum’s $INF liquid staking token has delivered an 8.2% higher APY than the Solana network median since its V2 upgrade, highlighting competitive yield advantages and potential implications for UK DeFi participants.
- Sanctum $INF yields 8.2% higher APY
- Infinity pool swap fees boost returns
- Tokenomics changes may widen gap
Franklin Templeton Integrates BENJI Tokenised Funds with MoonPay
Franklin Templeton partners with MoonPay to enable institutional users to access tokenised money market funds via blockchain, signalling growth in tokenised finance relevant to Solana and UK markets.
- Tokenised funds accessible onchain
- Institutional stablecoin integration
- Relevance for UK digital assets
Solana Foundation Backs Fully Onchain Perpetual Futures to Rival Hyperliquid
The Solana Foundation is supporting teams to build fully onchain perpetual futures, aiming to shift derivatives trading from hybrid and centralised models to Solana’s high-speed blockchain. This move targets UK DeFi builders and traders.
- Solana targets onchain perps
- Foundation offers grants, support
- Focus on UK DeFi builders
Isaac Patka: DeFi Security Hinges on Error Correction and Operational Practices
Isaac Patka highlights that DeFi security depends on robust error correction, operational security, and addressing user vulnerabilities—key considerations for Solana builders and UK DeFi participants.
- Error correction vital in DeFi
- Operational security prevents failures
- User vulnerabilities increase risks
OpenZeppelin Founder Warns of DeFi Security Risks Amid Coding Agent Threats
OpenZeppelin founder Manuel Aráoz urges caution over DeFi security as coding agents become more sophisticated, sparking debate on risk and resilience. Solana DeFi TVL remains flat after April's major losses.
- OpenZeppelin founder warns on DeFi
- Coding agents pose new risks
- Solana TVL remains flat