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Top 3 DeFi Trends

This post discusses how flash loans, zaps, and DeFi aggregators are leveraging composability in order to simplify the user experience and ultimately make DeFi markets hyper-efficient.

March 13, 2020
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Bringing Bitcoin to DeFi

DeFi is blockchain’s first killer app, with assets locked up approaching $1 billion USD. But one major asset is missing: Bitcoin. Bitcoin is not only the first crypto asset, but the largest - with over $168 billion USD of Bitcoin in circulation it has deep pools of liquidity. It is one of the least volatile cryptocurrencies and has a large network of fiat on and off ramps. All these properties make it a great crypto-collateral. We think Bitcoin has the potential to transform the DeFi landscape as the most widespread and liquid asset available today.

March 11, 2020
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DeFi’s Double-Edged Sword

Composability allows for DeFi projects to leverage one another to create powerful new functionality. However this composability also introduces more risk. These issues have existed for a while, but have been made easier to exploit through the introduction of flash loans. While flash loans themselves do not introduce new vulnerabilities, they level the playing field for attacks which previously required large amounts of capital. 

March 4, 2020
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10 Quick and Dirty Facts about the bZx Hacks

Quantstamp provides readers with insightful information concerning the bZx hacks.

February 27, 2020
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Quantstamp is attending ETHDenver along with Colorado Governor

Quantstamp is proud to be a Cypher sponsor of ETHDenver. This will also mark the third time we participate in the hackathon (we have attended the event every time!).

February 10, 2020
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Breaking Bad Contracts - Ethereum Gas Updates

The recent Istanbul hard fork in December affected some important smart contracts deployed on Ethereum mainnet. Thankfully, major projects such as Kyber were prepared and migrated to new contracts before the fork, but many developers are still unaware of the impact the Istanbul hard fork may have on both smart contract development and previously deployed contracts.

January 28, 2020
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OmiseGO Advances Plasma with its Latest Implementation

OmiseGO's More Viable Plasma added features to plasma designed to enhance user experience.

January 27, 2020
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The New Rockstars Building the Future of DeFi

Maker set the foundation for the DeFi ecosystem by creating DAI, but their impact does not end there. They facilitating the success of future DeFi rockstars and Quantstamp is providing the security.

January 10, 2020
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2019 Year in Review

2019 was a great year for Quantstamp. We released a book on smart contract security, helped push forward the DeFi movement through some key audits, launched our Bounty Protocol, expanded our presence into new markets, and more.

January 9, 2020
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The Financialization of NFTs

The Financialization of NFTs

After a record-setting NFT-collateralized loan was obtained earlier this year, various other protocols have emerged. Learn how the financialization of NFTs is unlocking endless use cases for these previously illiquid assets.

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December 14, 2021
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Dapper Labs Catapults Blockchain Into the Mainstream

Dapper Labs Catapults Blockchain Into the Mainstream

Dapper labs successfully developed NFT platforms for sports leagues like the NBA and now aims to bring DAOs to the mainstream as well.

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November 26, 2021
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The Mainstream Companies Exploring Crypto

The Mainstream Companies Exploring Crypto

Learn how major companies are getting involved in the blockchain space.

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November 10, 2021
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Meet the L2s in the Race to Scale Ethereum

Meet the L2s in the Race to Scale Ethereum

Scaling is crucial for Ethereum to reach its full potential. With $5B TVL in the Layer 2 landscape, meet some of the scaling solutions leading the way.

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November 8, 2021
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Quantstamp to Secure Solana’s Core Infrastructure

Quantstamp to Secure Solana’s Core Infrastructure

Quantstamp will be securing Solana's core infrastructure. Learn more about this scalable Layer 1 blockchain and how its key innovation, Proof of History (PoH), aims to boost transaction speed.

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September 27, 2021
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The Indexes Unlocking More Efficient DeFi Exposure

The Indexes Unlocking More Efficient DeFi Exposure

Indexes are an essential component of any advanced market, allowing exposure to an entire sector by investing in a single asset. In DeFi, they are not only efficient but affordable and permissionless as well.

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September 7, 2021