Jan 16
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Solana DeFi Ecosystem In this episode, we explore the Solana DeFi ecosystem — one of the fastest-growing sectors in decentralized finance. From DEX platforms and lending protocols to stablecoins and liquid staking, Solana offers a wide range of opportunities for users to earn, borrow, and trade assets at lightning speeds and low fees. 🔥 In this video, we cover: Decentralized Exchanges (DEX): Jupiter: Solana’s DEX aggregator processing billions in trades. Raydium: An AMM and order book hybrid for fast trades. OpenBook: The community-driven on-chain order book after Serum’s closure. Orca, Mango, and Saber: Other popular DEXes and their unique features. Lending & Stablecoins: Solend & Apricot Finance: Lending platforms on Solana for low-cost borrowing and lending. USDC & USDT: Solana's main stablecoins, used for transactions and payments. Visa & Solana: How Visa uses Solana for real-time USDC payments. Liquid Staking: Marinade Finance & Lido: How you can stake SOL and earn mSOL or stSOL tokens to use in DeFi. Total Value Locked (TVL): Solana’s TVL hit a new high of $9.5 billion in 2024 after recovering from the FTX collapse. Challenges and Risks: Smart contract exploits, liquidation risks, and other DeFi concerns on Solana. Solana’s low fees and high-speed transactions make it an ideal platform for DeFi applications, attracting both retail users and institutional players. The integration of traditional finance players like Visa shows the growing acceptance of Solana’s technology in the real world. 📈 Key Insights: Solana handles a significant portion of global DEX trading volume, with low latency and high throughput. USDC and USDT are widely used in Solana’s ecosystem for payments and stablecoin lending. Solend & Apricot Finance offer efficient lending with minimal fees. Solana’s TVL has been recovering strongly, proving the resilience of its DeFi sector. 👉 Next Episode: Solana Investment Risks and How to Safely Invest in SOL Stay tuned for more in-depth discussions! Subscribe and turn on notifications for more Solana insights. Solana DeFi, Solana DEX, Solana lending platforms, Solana stablecoins, Solend Solana, Raydium DEX, Solana USDC, OpenBook Solana, Solana TVL, Solana liquid staking, Mango Markets Solana, Apricot Finance, Solana DeFi 2025, Solana crypto, Solana blockchain, Visa Solana payments #SolanaDeFi #SolanaDEX #DeFi #Solana #SolanaCrypto #SolanaBlockchain #Solana2025 #LendingPlatform #SolanaStablecoins #Solend #VisaSolana