Lending
DeFi allows any individual to take out or supply a loan without approval from a third party.
- AAVE
- FulCrum
- [BlockFi]
- [Compound]
- [Nexo]
- [CoinList]
- [Curve]
- [dYdX]
- [yEarn]
- [Maker]
- [mStable]
- [Nuo Network]
Decentralized exchange
decentralized-exchange allow users to swap their assets without having to transfer custody of the underlying collateral
- [0x Protocol]
- [1inch]
- [Bancor]
- [dYdX]
- [Kyber Network]
- [Oasis]
- [Open Sea]
- [Matcha]
- [Uniswap]
Derivatives
In traditional finance, a derivative represents a contract where the value is derived from an agreement based on the performance of an underlying asset.
- [Augur]
- [dY/dX]
- [Erasure]
- [Opium]
- [Opyn]
- [Synthetix]
- [UMA]
Wallet
Wallets are a crucial gateway for interacting with DeFi products.
- [Argent]
- [Authereum]
- [Coinbase]
- [Magic]
- [Metamask]
- [Portis]
Asset management
Tools are in place to better track and manage assets
- [Balancer]
- [Defi Saver]
- [InstaDapp]
- [Sablier]
- [Set Protocol]
- [Zerion]
- [Zapper]
Insurance
Decentralized insurance protocols allow users to take out policies on smart contracts, funds, or any other cryptocurrencies through pooled funds and reserves.
- [Nexus Multual]
- [Opyn]
- [Opium Finance]
Savings
Offer unique and novel ways to earn a return by saving cryptocurrencies. This differs from lending as there is no borrower on the other side of the table.
- [DAI Saving Rate]
- [Dharma]
- [Pool Together]