Posts tagged “defi”
All Zest blog posts about defi.
Circle Launches cirBTC: A New Wrapped Bitcoin for DeFi
Circle's cirBTC goes live on Ethereum with 1:1 BTC backing and Chainlink Proof of Reserve. How it compares to WBTC and what it means for BTC holders.
Yield-Bearing Stablecoins: How They Work and Where the Risks Are
Stablecoins now pay 4–12% APY through T-bills, lending, and basis trades. How each model works, what the GENIUS Act changes, and the real risks.
Solana Alpenglow: 100ms Finality and 75% More Block Space
Alpenglow replaces Solana's consensus with 100–150ms finality and frees 75% of block space. Here's what changes for swap users and DeFi on Solana.
Ethereum's Glamsterdam Upgrade: What It Means for Your Gas Costs
Glamsterdam targets a 78% gas reduction and 10x throughput on Ethereum L1. Here's what the three core EIPs change and what it means for swap costs.
Why Hyperliquid (HYPE) Is Becoming One of the Most Important Blockchain Projects in Crypto
Learn why Hyperliquid, the HYPE token, HyperEVM, and on-chain perpetual futures are becoming central to DeFi and crypto trading in 2026.
Understanding Gas Fees: How Network Congestion Impacts Your Swap
A practical breakdown of what gas fees really are, why they spike, and how to time your swaps to keep transaction costs as low as possible.