Projects
BendDAO
BendDAO is the first decentralized peer-to-pool based NFT liquidity protocol.
Blackpool
BlackPool is the first decentralised autonomous organisation (DAO) built solely for NFT gaming and trading. Their strategies will be based on their long-term passion for gaming and art, as they combine professional data analytics and machine learning to provide the best returns for their users.
Coinbase
Coinbase is the most trusted cryptocurrency platform, and an ideal starting point if you're new to crypto. They started in 2012 with the idea that anyone, anywhere, should be able to easily and securely send and receive Bitcoin. Today, they offer a trusted and easy-to-use platform for accessing the broader cryptoeconomy. [When you deposit on a centralised exchange you receive an IOU for your tokens, which shows up as your wallet balance. When your tokens are held on a centralised exchange, you don't physically own them – the exchange does, and you may lose them]
CryptoPanic
CryptoPanic.com is a news aggregator platform indicating impact on price and market for traders and cryptocurrency enthusiasts. Users can vote to mark important, bullish or bearish price signals. CryptoPanic now has also portfolio tracking and other useful features. PRO account allows users to add custom RSS/Atom feeds and reddit and twitter sources and other premium features.
DefiLlama meta-aggregator
Aggregator of DEX aggregators, we query the price in 1inch, cowswap, matcha... and then offer you the best price among all of them
dYdX
dYdX is a leading decentralized exchange that currently supports perpetual, margin trading, and spot trading, as well as lending, and borrowing. dYdX runs on smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain, and allows users to trade with no intermediaries.
Finematics
DeFi is one of the most interesting and fastest growing movements with an amazing potential of completely disrupting traditional finance. Although I believe DeFi is the future, it can be quite difficult for newcomers as it combines a lot of elements from two poorly understood subjects: finance and technology. I started Finematics to make it easier to understand this new, fascinating world.
Kwenta
Kwenta is a decentralized derivatives trading platform, live on Optimism, offering real-world and on-chain synthetic assets using the power of the Synthetix protocol. Gain exposure to a variety of assets with up to 25x leverage and deep liquidity
Magic Eden
Magic Eden, initially prominent on the Solana blockchain, has expanded its NFT marketplace operations to include Bitcoin, Polygon, and Ethereum. This expansion into Bitcoin in particular broadens its ecosystem, catering to a wider audience and accommodating a diverse range of digital assets across multiple leading blockchain platforms.
Mango Markets
Mango Markets offers a DeFi platform combining safety, speed, and competitive features. It emphasizes low fees, rapid execution, and deep liquidity on the Solana network. With cross-margin accounts, community governance, and diverse trading options, Mango aims to provide a seamless trading experience. It also features innovative safety measures against manipulation and volatility, supports permissionless token listings, and encourages borrowing and earning interest on deposits. Mango encourages community development with its open-source approach, allowing for the creation of trading bots and new product integrations.
Opensea
Opensea is an NFT exchange platform that allows users to buy and sell NFTs on the ethereum network.
Orca
Orca is a decentralized exchange (DEX) on the Solana blockchain, designed with a focus on ease of use and efficiency, targeting both new and experienced users in DeFi. It stands out for its intuitive interface, fast transaction speeds, and lower costs, thanks to Solana's capabilities. Orca also emphasizes community and sustainability, incorporating features like impact investing through its "Whirlpools" for liquidity providers, aiming to make DeFi more accessible and beneficial for a broader audience.
parsec
DeFi & NFT Pro Analytics parsec provides defi market data that includes trades, lp add/rms, lends, borrows, and liquidations
Primitive Finance
Primitive is an ecosystem of efforts to build an innovative and oracle-free solution to DeFi derivatives. Under Primitive is a US equity company Primitive Bits, the decentralized RMM protocol, and the Primitive Products
Sturdy Finance
Sturdy is a DeFi protocol for interest-free borrowing and high yield lending. Instead of charging borrowers interest, Sturdy stakes their collateral and passes the yield to lenders
trading riot
The purpose of this website is to publish content about trading and market research. Most of the discussion will be around the Futures trading in both cryptocurrency and legacy markets.
Wintermute
Wintermute is a market maker and algorithmic trading firm specializing in digital asset markets. They provide OTC services for spot and derivatives over 200 digital assets. The company also offers liquidity provision services, with support all major exchanges and pairs, covering centralized and decentralized exchanges and trading platforms. Their counterparties include funds, brokers, family offices, blockchain projects, OTC desks and other institutions, as well as qualified individuals. Wintermute also offers NODE, an OTC trading platform for institutions and qualified individual investors that delivers competitive proprietary prices and zero-fee execution across a large range of digital assets. **Why:** Wintermute was established with a mission to enable, empower, and advance the truly decentralized world, striving for more transparent, fair, and efficient markets and financial products. The company collaborates with numerous projects, particularly those aiming for listings on top-tier exchanges. Wintermute is committed to long-term partnerships, especially with projects contributing to the evolution of the blockchain ecosystem. Instead of being only token traders, Wintermute extends its support to projects by offering comprehensive guidance on various aspects of liquidity. The company also has an in-house DeFi team, actively engages with projects and provides assistance, such as facilitating token bridges from other chains to Ethereum. **Risks:** While Wintermute's focus on transparency and long-term partnerships minimizes certain risks, users engaging with algorithmic trading firms should be aware of the inherent volatility and unpredictability associated with digital asset markets. Additionally, the success of projects partnered with Wintermute may still be subject to market fluctuations, regulatory changes, and other external factors that are beyond the company's control. **Benefits:** Wintermute offers several potential benefits to its users. These include kickstarting liquidity on platforms, actively testing and using products, providing liquidity for tokens on both decentralized (DEX) and centralized (CEX) exchanges, supporting over-the-counter (OTC) transactions, and assisting with treasury management. The company's commitment to co-building and advising projects further enhances the value it brings to its partners, through a collaborative and supportive approach
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