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- DeFi (blockchain-based financial services): A category of crypto applications that provide services such as lending, trading, and borrowing without traditional intermediaries.
- TVL (total value locked): A metric that measures the value of assets deposited in a crypto protocol, often used to compare the scale of DeFi platforms.
- Lending protocol: A blockchain application that lets users deposit crypto to earn yield or borrow against posted collateral.