Who introduced the concept of decentralized finance in the cryptocurrency industry?

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• lisa_ty_weiMar 13, 2023 · 2 years ago
  Decentralized finance, or DeFi, has taken the cryptocurrency industry by storm. While it's challenging to attribute the concept of DeFi to a single person or entity, it can be seen as a natural evolution of the decentralized nature of cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin, the first cryptocurrency, introduced the idea of a decentralized digital currency, which laid the groundwork for the development of DeFi. However, it was Ethereum that truly popularized the concept of DeFi. With the launch of Ethereum's blockchain and the introduction of smart contracts, developers were able to create decentralized financial applications and protocols. This opened up a world of possibilities, allowing users to engage in various financial activities without relying on traditional intermediaries. Since then, the DeFi space has grown exponentially, with new projects and innovations constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the world of decentralized finance.
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