An Introduction to Decentralized Finance (DeFi)

Johannes Rude Jensen, Victor Von Wachter, Omri Ross

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Abstract

Decentralized financial applications (DeFi) are a new breed of consumer-facing financial applications composed as smart contracts, deployed on permissionless blockchain technologies. In this article, we situate the DeFi concept in the theoretical context of permissionless blockchain technology and provide a taxonomical overview of agents, incentives and risks. We examine the key market categories and use-cases for DeFi applications today and identify four key risk groups for potential stakeholders contemplating the advantages of decentralized financial applications. We contribute novel insights into a rapidly emerging field, with far-reaching implications for the financial services.
OriginalsprogEngelsk
Artikelnummer150
TidsskriftComplex Systems Informatics and Modeling Quarterly
Vol/bind26
Udgave nummer26
Sider (fra-til)46-54
ISSN2255-9922
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 2021

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