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# Decentralized Finance (DeFi)

- [CEX vs DEX](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/decentralized-finance-defi/cex-vs-dex.md)
- [CeFi vs DeFi](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/decentralized-finance-defi/cefi-vs-defi.md)
- [Algorithmic Stablecoins](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/decentralized-finance-defi/algorithmic-stablecoins.md)
- [Airdrop](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/decentralized-finance-defi/airdrop.md)
- [Liquidity Pool](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/decentralized-finance-defi/liquidity-pool.md)
- [Impermanent Loss](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/decentralized-finance-defi/impermanent-loss.md)
- [Swapping](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/decentralized-finance-defi/swapping.md)
- [Wrapped Token](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/decentralized-finance-defi/wrapped-token.md)
- [Arbitrage Opportunities](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/decentralized-finance-defi/arbitrage-opportunities.md)
- [Staking](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/decentralized-finance-defi/staking.md)
- [Yield Farming](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/decentralized-finance-defi/yield-farming.md)
- [Total Value Locked (TVL)](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/decentralized-finance-defi/total-value-locked-tvl.md)
- [Gas Fees](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/decentralized-finance-defi/gas-fees.md)
- [Lending & Borrowing](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/decentralized-finance-defi/lending-and-borrowing.md)
- [Useful Tools](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/decentralized-finance-defi/useful-tools.md)
- [Activity: Uniswap & Pancake Swap](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/decentralized-finance-defi/activity-uniswap-and-pancake-swap.md)
- [Learn: Automated Market Makers (AMMs) in DeFi](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/decentralized-finance-defi/learn-automated-market-makers-amms-in-defi.md)
- [Learn: Crypto Moving towards ESG: What Is Regenerative Finance (ReFi)](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/decentralized-finance-defi/learn-crypto-moving-towards-esg-what-is-regenerative-finance-refi.md): Crypto's impact on ESG has recently become a point of contention. The past decade has seen a growing interest in ESG issues among investors.
- [Learn: What Is dYdX? Understanding the Decentralized Crypto Exchange](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/decentralized-finance-defi/learn-what-is-dydx-understanding-the-decentralized-crypto-exchange.md): The DEX was designed specifically for perpetual swaps and works differently than other DEXs such as Uniswap.
- [Learn: It's A Wrap - DeFi in 2022](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/decentralized-finance-defi/learn-its-a-wrap-defi-in-2022.md): The Chainalysis State of Web3 Report | Defi: DEXs
- [Learn: Why DeFi should expect more hacks this year?](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/decentralized-finance-defi/learn-why-defi-should-expect-more-hacks-this-year.md): One reason is that “hackers have gotten smarter, gained more experience, and learned how to look for bugs,” according to the founder of a crypto auditing firm.
- [Learn: The Security Challenges of DeFi](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/decentralized-finance-defi/learn-the-security-challenges-of-defi.md): Hacks, Exploits, and Solutions
- [Learn: The Promising Future of Decentralized Social Media on Web 3.0](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/decentralized-finance-defi/learn-the-promising-future-of-decentralized-social-media-on-web-3.0.md)
- [Learn: Can CBDCs, Tokenized Deposits, Stablecoins and DeFi Coexist?](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/decentralized-finance-defi/learn-can-cbdcs-tokenized-deposits-stablecoins-and-defi-coexist.md): Central banks may continue to dictate monetary policies but private regulated entities, such as banks and protocols, may play an increasingly large role in distributing money to the public.
- [Learn: The Increasing Popularity of DeFi and Its Potential to Disrupt Traditional Finance](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/decentralized-finance-defi/learn-the-increasing-popularity-of-defi-and-its-potential-to-disrupt-traditional-finance.md): Can DeFi go the distance?
- [Learn: The future of DeFi is ReFi](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/decentralized-finance-defi/learn-the-future-of-defi-is-refi.md): The key to unlocking this transformation and propelling the industry forward lies in embracing the regenerative economy.
- [Learn: DeFi aggregation](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/decentralized-finance-defi/learn-defi-aggregation.md): The DeFi revolution is transforming our financial landscape and empowering everyday people to take back control over their assets
- [TL;DR 👀](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/decentralized-finance-defi/tl-dr.md): A super brief summary of the chapter