Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Projects: A Study of Key Performance Indicators in Terms of DeFi Protocols’ Valuations

Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols use blockchain-based tools to mimic banking, investment and trading solutions and provide a viable framework that creates incentives and conditions for the development of an alternative financial services market. In this respect, they can be seen as alternative...

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:	International Journal of Financial Studies
Main Authors:	Dominik Metelski, Janusz Sobieraj
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2022-11-01
Subjects:	decentralized finance DeFi blockchain technology total value locked TVL gross merchandise volume
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7072/10/4/108

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