The Rise of Decentralized Finance (DeFi): Transforming the Financial World

At its core, DeFi refers to a financial system that operates on blockchain technology, aiming to recreate traditional financial services, such as lending, borrowing, trading, and more, in a decentralized and permissionless manner. Unlike traditional finance, which relies on intermediaries like banks and financial institutions, DeFi platforms use smart contracts to automate processes, reducing the need for centralized authorities.