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Lending Protocol
Pioneer in decentralized lending with flash loans and variable rates.
DEX Protocol
Leading AMM DEX with concentrated liquidity and multi-chain support.
NFT Marketplace
World's largest NFT marketplace with multi-chain support and creator tools.
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Aave
Est. 2017
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Lending | $12.8B | A+ |
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Uniswap
Est. 2018
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DEX | $4.1B | A+ |
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Compound
Est. 2018
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Lending | $8.2B | A+ |
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OpenSea
Est. 2017
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NFT | $23B+* | B+ |
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MakerDAO
Est. 2017
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Stablecoin | $8.1B | A+ |
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