Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: : Decentralized Finance (DeFi) has emerged as a revolutionary paradigm, reshaping traditional financial systems by leveraging blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies. This paper delves into the core principles of DeFi, highlighting its decentralized, transparent, and accessible nature. It examines the foundational role of blockchain in enabling secure, immutable, and peer-to-peer transactions without intermediaries. Key innovations such as smart contracts, decentralized exchanges, and tokenized assets are explored, demonstrating their potential to democratize financial services. The paper also addresses the challenges facing DeFi, including scalability, regulatory concerns, and security vulnerabilities, while proposing solutions for a sustainable future. By analyzing real-world applications and case studies, this study emphasizes the transformative potential of DeFi to disrupt conventional finance, fostering financial inclusion and innovation in the blockchain and crypto era.
Authors: Gayatri Kisan Ghodke, Jyoti Rajput Pawar
Institution: Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University
Language: English
Subfield: Information Systems
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4405942996